Popular Pig Podcast
1) Understanding Swine Respiratory Disease and Supporting Herd Health | Dr. Jeff Okones
About the Guest After earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in 1984, Dr. Jeff Okones spent nearly two decades in food animal practice in Eastern Iowa honing his expertis...Show More
2) Sow Lameness: The Silent Productivity Killer | Dr. Lucas Rodrigues
About the Guest Originally from Brazil, Lucas received his DVM and Master’s degrees from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG, Brazil) and completed his doctoral degree at the Prairie Sw...Show More
3) Lead Yourself Before You Lead Others | Twyla Stevens
About the Guest Twyla Stevens is an accomplished HR executive with broad experience leading people strategies across national and international teams. As Chief Human Resources Officer at Professional ...Show More
4) In PA, Taste What Pork Can Do™ Brand Campaign Connects with Consumers | Courtney Gray
About the Guest Courtney Gray has been the executive director of the Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council since 2022, where she represents Pennsylvania’s 2,500 pig farmers. Prior to that, she was on th...Show More
5) Fighting Lameness Part 2: From Claws to Care — How Nutrition Builds Stronger Sows | Ton Kramer
About the Guest Ton Kramer holds both master’s and doctorate degrees in Animal Science focused on Swine Locomotion and Health from Federal University of Paraná in Brazil. He has MBAs in Business Manag...Show More
6) From 600 Sows to Prop 12: Health, People, and Practical Growth | Brian Martin
About the Guest Brian Martin is a 5th generation farmer from Northwest Indiana, a husband and father of 3. He has 40 years of experience in Pork industry around the US, and he is Co-Owner and Manager ...Show More
7) Turning Challenge Into Opportunity | Kyle Schulte
About the Guest Kyle Schulte, originally from Norway, Iowa, has built a career rooted in agricultural excellence and innovation. He earned a B.S. in Agricultural Studies (2007) and an M.S. in Animal S...Show More
8) Carroll Family Farms: From Local Roots to Global Reach | John Carroll
About the Guest John Carroll is a managing partner of Carroll Family Farms, a multi-generational farming operation with roots in the U.S. and expansion into Brazil. Known for his strategic vision, Joh...Show More
9) A Credible Path to Lower-Carbon Pork | Lindsey Case
About the Guest Lindsay Case is a senior leader in the global livestock genetics industry, where she directs the commercialization strategy for the world’s first PRRS-resistant pig. She has more than ...Show More
10) Split Suckling vs. Science: What the Data Says | Dr. Ashley DeDecker
About the Guest Dr. DeDecker received her Ph.D. in swine well-being at the University of Illinois in 2011 and then started her career with Smithfield Foods. Currently Senior Director of Research and E...Show More