The Squeal

Hello and welcome to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours..

The Squeal is a business podcast hosted by PIC, pic.com, with 252 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

PIC, pic.com hosts The Squeal, a business show with 252 episodes published.

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  The Squeal_0260: Production Trends Around the Globe_Part 2

  Aug 4, 202621 min

  In Part 2 of our Production Trends Around the Globe series, the conversation shifts from today's challenges to tomorrow's opportunities. Building on insights from North America, Europe, and Asia, our technical experts explore where they see the swine industry heading and the innovations that will shape its future. From advances in genetics, technology, and data-driven decision making to changing consumer expectations, workforce development, and the continued importance of collaboration, our guests discuss how producers can prepare for what's next. They also share ideas and lessons from their regions that have the potential to benefit the global pork industry.

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  The Squeal_0259: Production Trends Around the Globe_Part 1

  Jul 21, 202618 min

  Swine production may look different around the world, but many of the industry's biggest challenges are surprisingly similar. In this first episode of our two-part Production Trends Around the Globe series, we're joined by technical experts from North America, Europe, and Asia to explore the current state of pork production in their regions. From labor shortages and disease pressure to changing regulations, market volatility, sustainability expectations, and digital innovation, our guests share firsthand perspectives on the trends shaping today's global swine industry. While every region faces unique circumstances, this conversation highlights the common challenges producers are working to overcome—and the opportunities to learn from one another. Tune in to hear how different parts of the world are adapting to an evolving industry and why collaboration across regions will play an important role in the future of pork production.

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  The Squeal_0258: Boar Robustness: Feeding Strategy

  Jul 7, 202644 min

  Nutrition is one of the most powerful tools we have to build and maintain boar robustness, but successful feeding goes far beyond simply filling feeders. In Part 2 of our Boar Robustness series, we take a closer look at the feeding strategies that support boar longevity, fertility, and overall performance throughout every stage of life. Our host, Carine Vier, PIC Nutritionist is joined by Dr. Steve Dritz, PIC Sr. Nutitionist and Amanda Middleton, PIC GTC Manager for this conversation. Our experts discuss how nutritional requirements change over time, the importance of body condition management, common feeding challenges, and practical adjustments that can help boars perform at their best. Whether you're managing young developing boars or mature working boars, this episode provides actionable insights to help maximize health, productivity, and long-term value. Tune in to learn how thoughtful feeding decisions can strengthen the foundation of a robust boar program.

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  The Squeal_0257: Boar Robustness: Care and Management

  Jun 23, 2026—

  Boar robustness starts with the daily decisions made on the farm. In this episode of The Squeal, we kickoff our Boar Robustness series by exploring the care and management practices that help boars reach their full genetic potential and remain productive throughout their working lives. Host, Carine Vier, PIC Nutritionist leads a conversation with Michael Kleve-Feld, PIC Technical Services Director and Dr. Megan Hood from Reicks Veterinary Research and Consulting where our guests discuss the key management factors that influence boar performance, including handling, housing, health monitoring, environmental conditions, and employee training. They also share practical strategies producers and stud teams can implement to improve boar well-being, longevity, and overall stud performance. Whether you're managing a commercial stud or simply looking to strengthen your understanding of boar management, this episode offers valuable insights into one of the foundational pillars of boar robustness.

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  The Squeal_0256: The Vision and Future of Pork Chop Studio

  Jun 9, 202637 minS0

  <p>On today's episode of The Squeal, our host Emily Mauch-Swinford, PIC Genetic Research Scientist leads a conversation to introduce the science, purpose, and vision around the Pork Chop Studio. Our guests, Brandon Fields, PIC Product Development Sr. Manager, and Justin Holl PIC Product Development Sr. Director explain the technology and development behind the camera technology that can tell the industry specific data about a pork chop by scanning the individual chop. This opens many doors to the future of evaluating meat cuts to determine data that is commonly evaluated by the human eye. The Pork Chop Studio was on...

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