In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Mariana Kikuti, University of Minnesota researcher in the Department of Veterinary Medicine about her research on the length of time farms stay naïve of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) since last outbreak. Learn more about research featured in the podcastPublished in Animals, Volume 13, Issue 2, article 310, doi: 10.3390/ani13020310.

In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Mariana Kikuti, University of Minnesota researcher in the Department of Veterinary Medicine about her research on the length of time farms stay naïve of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) since last outbreak. Learn more about research featured in the podcast<ul><li>Published in <a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/2/310" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Animals</a>, Volume 13, Issue 2, article 310, doi: 10.3390/ani13020310.</li></ul>

Episode 35: Length of time farms stay naive of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS)

In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Mariana Kikuti, University of Minnesota researcher in the Department of Veterinary Medicine about her research on sow mortality in midwestern USA pig production: reasons for removal and factors associated with increased mortality. Learn more about research featured in the podcast Published in Vet Record, Volume 192, Issue 7, article e2539, DOI: 10.1002/vetr.2539 Summarized on the Swine in Minnesota blog, February 1, 2023

In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Mariana Kikuti, University of Minnesota researcher in the Department of Veterinary Medicine about her research on sow mortality in midwestern USA pig production: reasons for removal and factors associated with increased mortality. Learn more about research featured in the podcast<ul> <li>Published in <a href="https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/vetr.2539" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vet Record</a>, Volume 192, Issue 7, article e2539, DOI: 10.1002/vetr.2539</li> <li>Summarized on the <a href="https://umnswinenews.com/2023/02/01/investigation-of-sow-mortality-in-a-us-system/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swine in Minnesota blog</a>, February 1, 2023</li></ul>

Episode 34: Sow mortality in midwestern USA pig production: reasons for removal and factors associated with increased mortality.

In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Zach Uter, University of Minnesota graduate student about research he did looking at estimating the impact of swine feedlots on residential values in southern Minnesota. This research was completed through a collaboration agreement with Minnesota Pork.A summary of this research can be found on pages 8-9 of Minnesota Pork's Checkoff Report November/December 2022 publication.

In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Zach Uter, University of Minnesota graduate student about research he did looking at estimating the impact of swine feedlots on residential values in southern Minnesota. This research was completed through a collaboration agreement with Minnesota Pork.A summary of this research can be found on <a href="https://www.mnpork.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PorkCheckoffNovDec22-FINAL.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pages 8-9 of Minnesota Pork's Checkoff Report November/December 2022 publication</a>.

Episode 33: Estimating the impact of swine feedlots on residential values in southern Minnesota

To learn about the Minnesota Alternative and Outdoor Pig survey talked about in the podcast visit the UMN Extension Swine blog or reach out to Miranda Medrano directly by email (medra036@umn.edu) or phone (612-440-5859).To complete the survey visit https://z.umn.edu/OutdoorSwineSurvey. The survey is open for responses from December 2022 - March 2023.

To learn about the Minnesota Alternative and Outdoor Pig survey talked about in the podcast visit the <a href="https://blog-swine.extension.umn.edu/2023/01/survey-for-alternative-and-outdoor-pig.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UMN Extension Swine blog</a> or reach out to Miranda Medrano directly by email (medra036@umn.edu) or phone (612-440-5859).To complete the survey visit <a href="https://z.umn.edu/OutdoorSwineSurvey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://z.umn.edu/OutdoorSwineSurvey</a>. The survey is open for responses from December 2022 - March 2023.

Episode 32: Open Now – a survey on alternative and outdoor pig farming in Minnesota.

In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Erin Cortus, University of Minnesota Extension engineer about environmental sustainability initiatives in the swine industry and elsewhere in agriculture. Erin helps explain the science and communication related to environmental sustainability initiatives.

Navigating the science and communication related to environmental sustainability initiatives in the swine industry.

Learn more about research featured in the podcast Published in Journal of Animal Science, Volume 100, Supplement 2, Abstract 72 Published in Journal of Animal Science, Volume 100, Supplement 2, Abstract 264

Learn more about research featured in the podcast<ul> <li>Published in <a href="https://academic.oup.com/jas/article/100/Supplement_2/27/6567029" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journal of Animal Science</a>, Volume 100, Supplement 2, Abstract 72</li> <li>Published in <a href="https://academic.oup.com/jas/article/100/Supplement_2/40/6566905" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journal of Animal Science</a>, Volume 100, Supplement 2, Abstract 264</li></ul>

Episode 30: How feeding programs can affect sustainability of pork production

Learn more about the information shared in the podcast Visit National Pork Board's Sustainability webpage to learn more about the On-Farm Sustainability Reports and to get started on your farm's report. The 2021 Pork Industry Sustainability Report can be found on the Pork Cares webpage as well as the goals and metrics of the Pork Industry's Sustainability initiative.

Learn more about the information shared in the podcast<ul> <li>Visit <a href="https://porkcheckoff.org/pork-production-management/sustainability/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Pork Board's Sustainability</a> webpage to learn more about the On-Farm Sustainability Reports and to get started on your farm's report.</li> <li>The <a href="https://www.porkcares.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2021 Pork Industry Sustainability Report</a> can be found on the <a href="https://www.porkcares.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pork Cares</a> webpage as well as the goals and metrics of the Pork Industry's Sustainability initiative.</li></ul>

Episode 29: On-farm Sustainability Reports

Learn more about the information shared in the podcast Information about Edema Vac can be found on ARKO Lab's website. Visit Animal Science Product Inc.'s website to learn more about administering vaccines to piglets in sow stalls using Underline and Pig-E Gel products

Learn more about the information shared in the podcast<ul> <li>Information about Edema Vac can be found on <a href="http://www.arkolabs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ARKO Lab's website</a>.</li> <li>Visit <a href="https://www.asp-inc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Animal Science Product Inc.'s website</a> to learn more about administering vaccines to piglets in sow stalls using Underline and Pig-E Gel products</li></ul>

Episode 28: E. coli in the swine industry

In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Kaitlyn St. Charles with the Secure Food Systems team at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine about the results of a survey on trucker biosecurity and communication she worked on that was aimed at pig haulers.

Episode 27: Trucker biosecurity and communication

Learn more about research featured in the podcastPublished in Journal of Animal Science, Volume 99, Issue Supplement 1, May 2021, Pages 64-65.

Learn more about research featured in the podcast<ul><li>Published in <a href="https://academic.oup.com/jas/article/99/Supplement_1/64/6271544" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journal of Animal Science</a>, Volume 99, Issue Supplement 1, May 2021, Pages 64-65.</li></ul>

Episode 26: Effect of supplemental water source on growth and performance of grow-finish pigs.

University of Minnesota Extension Swine team gives research updates through podcasts.

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Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to Dave Wright, Secure Pork Supply coordinator with Minnesota Board of Animal Health and Diane DeWitte, UMN Swine Extension Educator about how they are encouraging the participation of Minnesota pork producers in the Secure Pork Supply plan. Listen to episode 11 podcast (z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode11) (recorded May 30, 2019). Secure Pork Supply resources mentioned in episode 11 podcast include:Secure Pork Supply website (www.securepork.org)Four videos recorded by Dave Wright and Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator to supplement materials found on the Secure Pork Supply website viewed on the UMN Swine Extension YouTube Channel (z.umn.edu/UMNSwineYouTube).  They are also embedded in Step 7 of the Seven steps to participate in Secure Pork Supply found on the UMN Swine Extension blog (z.umn.edu/SecurePork7Steps).Secure Pork Supply Intro video (7:13 minutes) SPS – Foot and Mouth Disease video (5:21 minutes) SPS – Classical Swine Fever (5:58 minutes) SPS – African Swine Fever (12:19 minutes)

Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to Dave Wright, Secure Pork Supply coordinator with Minnesota Board of Animal Health and Diane DeWitte, UMN Swine Extension Educator about how they are encouraging the participation of Minnesota pork producers in the Secure Pork Supply plan. Listen to episode 11 podcast (<a href="http://z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode11" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode11</a>) (recorded May 30, 2019). Secure Pork Supply resources mentioned in episode 11 podcast include:Secure Pork Supply website (<a href="http://www.securepork.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.securepork.org</a>)Four videos recorded by Dave Wright and Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator to supplement materials found on the Secure Pork Supply website viewed on the UMN Swine Extension YouTube Channel (<a href="http://z.umn.edu/UMNSwineYouTube" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">z.umn.edu/UMNSwineYouTube</a>).  They are also embedded in Step 7 of the Seven steps to participate in Secure Pork Supply found on the UMN Swine Extension blog (<a href="http://z.umn.edu/SecurePork7Steps).Secure" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">z.umn.edu/SecurePork7Steps).Secure</a> Pork Supply Intro video (7:13 minutes) SPS – Foot and Mouth Disease video (5:21 minutes) SPS – Classical Swine Fever (5:58 minutes) SPS – African Swine Fever (12:19 minutes)

Episode 11: Secure Pork Supply Plan in Minnesota

Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to graduate student Marta Ferrandis Vila about her research on the effects of dietary fiber on swine intestinal epithelial and immune response.  Tom Molitor, swine faculty in the College of Veterinary Medicine also joins the conversation.

Episode 1: Effects of dietary fiber on swine intestinal epithelial and immune response

Sarah Schieck Boelke, swine Extension educator is joined with Lee Johnston, University of Minnesota swine nutrition faculty and Pedro Urriola, University of Minnesota swine nutrition faculty in a discussion about nutritional strategies to slow growth of pigs during these special circumstances of pork packing plant closures due to COVID-19. Listen to the podcast:z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode16 (recorded May 1, 2020)Learn More About Information Shared in the PodcastCheck out the article What to do if your pork packing plant is closed posted on UMN Swine Extension blogCheck out other COVID-19 resources for pork producers on UMN Swine Extension blog

Sarah Schieck Boelke, swine Extension educator is joined with Lee Johnston, University of Minnesota swine nutrition faculty and Pedro Urriola, University of Minnesota swine nutrition faculty in a discussion about nutritional strategies to slow growth of pigs during these special circumstances of pork packing plant closures due to COVID-19. Listen to the podcast:<a href="http://z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode16</a> (recorded May 1, 2020)Learn More About Information Shared in the PodcastCheck out the article What to do if your pork packing plant is closed posted on UMN Swine Extension blogCheck out other COVID-19 resources for pork producers on UMN Swine Extension blog

Episode 16: Nutritional Strategies to Slow Growth of Pigs During Special Circumstances

Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to recent University of Minnesota Animal Science Graduate Student Julia Holen about the research she did as part of her Master’s Degree. Specifically, this research looked at the effects of supplementing transition sow diets with zinc on pre-weaning mortality and lifetime productivity of pigs under commercial rearing conditions. Listen to the podcast:z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode13 (recorded May 23, 2019)Learn More About Research Featured in the podcastPublished in Journal of Animal Science

Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to recent University of Minnesota Animal Science Graduate Student Julia Holen about the research she did as part of her Master’s Degree. Specifically, this research looked at the effects of supplementing transition sow diets with zinc on pre-weaning mortality and lifetime productivity of pigs under commercial rearing conditions. Listen to the podcast:<a href="http://z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode13" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode13</a> (recorded May 23, 2019)Learn More About Research Featured in the podcastPublished in Journal of Animal Science

Episode 13: Effects of supplementing transition sow diets with zinc on pre-weaning mortality and lifetime productivity of pigs under commercial rearing conditions.

Sarah Schieck Boelke, swine Extension educator talks to Lee Johnston, professor of swine nutrition and management and director of operations at the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center about research he collaborated on with colleagues at other universities looking at the effects of reduced nocturnal temperature on pig performance and energy consumption in swine nursery rooms. Listen to the podcast:z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode15 (recorded February 25, 2020)Learn More About Research Featured in PodcastPresented at Farm Energy Conference June 17, 2015 (YouTube and PowerPoint)Article published in National Hog Farmer February 20, 2014.Published in Journal of Animal Science, Volume 91, Issue 7, July 2013, Pages 3429-3435.

Sarah Schieck Boelke, swine Extension educator talks to Lee Johnston, professor of swine nutrition and management and director of operations at the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center about research he collaborated on with colleagues at other universities looking at the effects of reduced nocturnal temperature on pig performance and energy consumption in swine nursery rooms. Listen to the podcast:<a href="http://z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode15" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode15</a> (recorded February 25, 2020)Learn More About Research Featured in PodcastPresented at Farm Energy Conference June 17, 2015 (YouTube and PowerPoint)Article published in National Hog Farmer February 20, 2014.Published in Journal of Animal Science, Volume 91, Issue 7, July 2013, Pages 3429-3435.

Episode 15: Effects of reduced nocturnal temperature on pig performance and energy consumption in swine nursery rooms.

Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to Zhikai Zeng, a Post-doctoral Associate, about his research on using fiber-degrading enzymes to improve the nutritional value of high fiber ingredients in swine diets. Listen to the Podcast (recorded July 25, 2017)

Episode 2: Research to improve nutritional value of high fiber ingredients by using fiber degrading enzymes 

Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to recently graduated University of Minnesota Animal Science Graduate Student Anna Clarke about the research she did for her Master’s Degree in using HMB to reduce birth weight variability.  Her research used mice as models for sows. Listen to the podcast:z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode12 (Recorded April 5, 2019)

Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to recently graduated University of Minnesota Animal Science Graduate Student Anna Clarke about the research she did for her Master’s Degree in using HMB to reduce birth weight variability.  Her research used mice as models for sows. Listen to the podcast:<a href="http://z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode12" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode12</a> (Recorded April 5, 2019)

Episode 12: Using HMB to reduce birth weight variability

Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to University of Minnesota Veterinary Medicine Ph.D. Student, Gustavo Lopez about his first-hand experience with African Swine Fever while working in Russia for 6 years. Listen to the podcast:z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode10 (April 1, 2019)Learn more through resources referenced in the podcast as well as other resourcesNational Pork Board - www.pork.org/fadSecure Pork Supply - www.securepork.org.  There you can find information on how to create your farm's specific secure pork supply plan that in the event we experience a Foreign Animal Disease in the U.S and you are a negative site in a control area, having a Secure Pork Supply plan will increase your chance of obtaining a movement permit.United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - www.aphis.usda.gov and search for African Swine Fever if you don't see a link on the home page.UMN Swine Extension blog - z.umn.edu/SecurePork7Steps where you will find the Secure Pork Supply Plan broken down into seven steps.  Step seven includes four videos that are intended to supplement materials found on the Secure Pork Supply website.  Check out the SPS - African Swine Fever video to learn the signs of African Swine Fever.

Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to University of Minnesota Veterinary Medicine Ph.D. Student, Gustavo Lopez about his first-hand experience with African Swine Fever while working in Russia for 6 years. Listen to the podcast:<a href="http://z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode10" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode10</a> (April 1, 2019)Learn more through resources referenced in the podcast as well as other resourcesNational Pork Board - <a href="http://www.pork.org/fadSecure" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.pork.org/fadSecure</a> Pork Supply - <a href="http://www.securepork.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.securepork.org</a>.  There you can find information on how to create your farm's specific secure pork supply plan that in the event we experience a Foreign Animal Disease in the U.S and you are a negative site in a control area, having a Secure Pork Supply plan will increase your chance of obtaining a movement permit.United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - <a href="http://www.aphis.usda.gov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.aphis.usda.gov</a> and search for African Swine Fever if you don't see a link on the home page.UMN Swine Extension blog - <a href="http://z.umn.edu/SecurePork7Steps" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">z.umn.edu/SecurePork7Steps</a> where you will find the Secure Pork Supply Plan broken down into seven steps.  Step seven includes four videos that are intended to supplement materials found on the Secure Pork Supply website.  Check out the SPS - African Swine Fever video to learn the signs of African Swine Fever.

Episode 10: All About African Swine Fever

Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to University of Minnesota Animal Science Graduate Student, Kirsten Sharpe about research she conducted to measure electrical and thermal energy consumption in midwest commercial swine barns.   Research highlighted in this podcast was funded through a Legislative-Citizens Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) grant. Listen to the podcast:  z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode9  recorded December 20, 2018SubscribeOn iTunesOr through your favorite podcast app by searching UMN Extension SwineLearn More About Research Featured in PodcastPresented at Farm Energy Conference June 14, 2017 (YouTube and PowerPoint)Energy Systems for Swine Production on West Central Research &amp; Outreach Center's websiteArticle published in National Hog Farmer December 27, 2017Published in Applied Engineering in Agriculture Presented at Swine Energy Management Seminar November 15, 2018, in Fairmont, MN.

Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to University of Minnesota Animal Science Graduate Student, Kirsten Sharpe about research she conducted to measure electrical and thermal energy consumption in midwest commercial swine barns.   Research highlighted in this podcast was funded through a Legislative-Citizens Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) grant. Listen to the podcast:  <a href="http://z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode9</a>  recorded December 20, 2018SubscribeOn iTunesOr through your favorite podcast app by searching UMN Extension SwineLearn More About Research Featured in PodcastPresented at Farm Energy Conference June 14, 2017 (YouTube and PowerPoint)Energy Systems for Swine Production on West Central Research &amp; Outreach Center's websiteArticle published in National Hog Farmer December 27, 2017Published in Applied Engineering in Agriculture Presented at Swine Energy Management Seminar November 15, 2018, in Fairmont, MN.

Episode 9: Energy Usage in Swine Barns

Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to Melissa Wilson, University of Minnesota Extension Specialist in manure nutrient management about one of her research projects where she is looking at using swine manure as a side dressing nutrient source in corn. Research highlighted in this podcast was funded by the Minnesota Pork Board and Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. ListenListen to the podcast z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode8        (recorded October 19, 2018) SubscribeOn iTunesOr through your favorite podcast app by searching UMN Extension SwineLearn MorePork Network featured research in this podcast in an article titled, Hog Manure Might Be Corn's Next Sidedressing Option by Sara Brown.Further connect with the UMN Manure Management team by: Visiting their website at www.extension.umn.edu/manureVisit the Minnesota Crop News blog and look under the "Manure Management" and "Nutrient Management" labels for manure management related posts.Follow them on Twitter @UMNmanureFollow Melissa Wilson, University of Minnesota Extension Manure Specialist on Twitter @ManureProf.

Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to Melissa Wilson, University of Minnesota Extension Specialist in manure nutrient management about one of her research projects where she is looking at using swine manure as a side dressing nutrient source in corn. Research highlighted in this podcast was funded by the Minnesota Pork Board and Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. ListenListen to the podcast <a href="http://z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode8</a>        (recorded October 19, 2018) SubscribeOn iTunesOr through your favorite podcast app by searching UMN Extension SwineLearn MorePork Network featured research in this podcast in an article titled, Hog Manure Might Be Corn's Next Sidedressing Option by Sara Brown.Further connect with the UMN Manure Management team by: Visiting their website at <a href="http://www.extension.umn.edu/manureVisit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.extension.umn.edu/manureVisit</a> the Minnesota Crop News blog and look under the "Manure Management" and "Nutrient Management" labels for manure management related posts.Follow them on Twitter @UMNmanureFollow Melissa Wilson, University of Minnesota Extension Manure Specialist on Twitter @ManureProf.

Episode 8: Swine manure as a side dressing nutrient source in corn

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