The Swine Health Blackbelt - Dr. John Patience: Health & Profitability | Ep. 112 - Part 2

the swine health blackbelt Jul 03, 2024

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. John Patience continues the discussion on the economic impact of health challenges on swine production. He highlights the significant differences in profitability between barns with varying health statuses, backed by detailed sensitivity analyses. Tune in for valuable insights on optimizing swine health management and its economic implications.

What will you learn: 

  • Economic impact
  • Market timing
  • Sensitivity analysis
  • Revenue comparison
  • Health investment

 

Meet the guest:

Dr. John Patience, Professor Emeritus of Animal Science at Iowa State University, has significantly shaped swine research. Over the past four decades, he has led impactful studies on dietary energy and fiber's effects on swine health, highlighting the importance of practical, industry-oriented research. His work has helped redefine feeding strategies and improve health outcomes in the pork industry. 

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