The Swine it Podcast Show - #231 - Stephen Hall: Pioneering Pig Production

In swine operations, embracing innovative strategies and data analysis is crucial for advancing efficiency and sustainability. Our special guest, Stephen Hall, has over 50 years of experience to share on this episode of "The Swine it Podcast Show." Stephen shares his groundbreaking approach to gilt retention and lifecycle analysis, offering invaluable insights into the power of data in transforming pig farming practices. Tune in to explore how these strategies can fundamentally change herd management and drive significant financial advantages in the swine industry. 

What you’ll learn:

• Data-driven insights
• Gilt lifecycle analysis
• Process control significance
• Efficiency in production
• Industry evolution

Meet the guest:

Stephen Hall

Stephen Hall is a Pig Production Consultant and journalist at Stephen Hall Management Quill & Pig Limited. With a rich history in the pig industry that spans over 50 years, Stephen's career encompasses roles in breeding, recording, and practical pig production. A graduate of the Norfolk School of Agriculture, his educational journey began at Diss Church Primary School and Diss Secondary Modern for Boys. Stephen's innovative work includes the development of Gilt Watch Together™ Lifecycle Analysis, a trademarked set of tools designed to revolutionize breeding herd management. His approach focuses on the 3E's - Economics, Ethics, and Environment - anticipating future efficiencies in pig production. His data evaluation methods offer significant financial benefits by identifying and remedying productivity issues in real-time.

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn