9 Podcast Episodes
#SHORTS - Gathering data quickly: essential for rapid decision making, with Dr. Ashley DeDecker
#SHORTS - Gathering data quickly: essential for rapid decision making, with Dr. Ashley DeDecker
As a scientist at Smithfield Foods, Dr. DeDecker mentions that there is a huge opportunity to gather data more efficient... Read more
5 Feb 2022
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1min
#SHORTS: Research resources: are you doing it right? With Dr. Ashley DeDecker
#SHORTS: Research resources: are you doing it right? With Dr. Ashley DeDecker
We know that research resources are often limited, and Dr. DeDecker emphasizes the importance of allocating these resour... Read more
31 Jan 2022
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2mins
#SHORTS: New challenges for field research, with Dr. Ashley DeDecker
#SHORTS: New challenges for field research, with Dr. Ashley DeDecker
As a scientist at Smithfield Foods, Dr. DeDecker says that conducting PRRS research is still the biggest challenge that ... Read more
27 Jan 2022
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4mins
#SHORTS: What is the right approach to evaluate new technologies? - Dr. Ashley DeDecker
#SHORTS: What is the right approach to evaluate new technologies? - Dr. Ashley DeDecker
When developing and evaluating new technologies for pig farms, finding the best way to measure their success is crucial,... Read more
25 Jan 2022
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1min
#SHORTS: Bringing new technology to pig farms - Dr. Ashley DeDecker
#SHORTS: Bringing new technology to pig farms - Dr. Ashley DeDecker
As a scientist, Dr. DeDecker is very interested in how new technologies, like robotics, automatization, and data analyti... Read more
21 Jan 2022
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1min
#SHORTS: Where we will be in five to ten years - Dr. Ashley DeDecker
#SHORTS: Where we will be in five to ten years - Dr. Ashley DeDecker
Dr. DeDecker grew up on a third-generation family pig farm and grain farm in West Central Illinois, and she now serves a... Read more
19 Jan 2022
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2mins
Technology on the farm - what does the future hold? - Dr. Ashley DeDecker
Technology on the farm - what does the future hold? - Dr. Ashley DeDecker
Technology in our swine barns is becoming more and more prevalent. Through research and innovation we are discovering ne... Read more
17 Jan 2022
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30mins
Challenges in Implementing Gilt Management Strategies | Dr. Ashley DeDecker
Challenges in Implementing Gilt Management Strategies | Dr. Ashley DeDecker
About the Guest Dr. DeDecker grew up on a third-generation family pig and grain farm in West CentralIllinois. She receiv... Read more
4 Nov 2021
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29mins
Impactful, repeatable, and applied research in swine production - Dr. Ashley DeDecker
Impactful, repeatable, and applied research in swine production - Dr. Ashley DeDecker
“If I had a crystal ball, I think we are going to see a lot of animal scientists and tech companies trying to solve prob... Read more
3 Jan 2020
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39mins