Stephen Hall: Pioneering Pig Production | Ep. 286
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In this special rerun episode of The Swine it Podcast, Stephen Hall shares his innovative approach to gilt retention and lifecycle analysis, providing invaluable insights into how data can transform pig farming practices. Tune in to discover how these strategies can improve herd management and drive significant financial benefits in the swine industry.
“The most important day in a sow calendar is her next state. If she's pregnant, then the most important date you are working towards is her next service date, and you're managing her through to that next service date.”
Meet the guest: Stephen Hall, a Pig Production Consultant and journalist at Stephen Hall Management Quill & Pig Limited, has over 50 years of experience in the swine industry. A graduate of Norfolk School of Agriculture, he developed the Gilt Watch Together™ Lifecycle Analysis, revolutionizing herd management through his focus on Economics, Ethics, and Environment. Stephen's data-driven approach offers real-time solutions for productivity issues, bringing financial benefits to pig production.
What you will learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:16) Introduction
- (07:01) The importance of data and industry opportunities
- (09:26) Introducing 'Gilt Watch Together' philosophy
- (14:36) Exploring batch production systems
- (31:59) Controlling weaning and service schedules
- (36:29) Mental health and resilience in farming
- (48:13) Final three questions
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- Fortiva
- Adisseo
- AB Vista
- SunHy
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