The Swine it Podcast Show - #224 - Successful Pig Production and Management: A Fusion of Technology and Expertise

In this insightful episode, our guest, Dr. Jim Lowe, delves deep into the fascinating world of agriculture and the rapid technological advancements fuelling the future. He underscores how precision farming has transcended the narrative from traditional methods to the integration of digital tools. Dr. Lowe also talks about how new tools such as sensor technology, camera vision, and data integration can inform better decision-making on pig production. With a profound understanding of agriculture's challenges, he explores innovative solutions from strategic partnerships between academia and industry. 

What you’ll learn:

• The importance of accurate measures in livestock farming
• Using mathematical models to achieve optimal production
• The role and challenges of veterinarians in modern pig farming
• Impact of welfare and technology on productivity
• Insights about the integration of college, industry, and academia

Meet the guest:

Dr. Jim Lowe

Experience

• Current: Associate Dean and Associate Professor, Online Programs and Extension, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois

Background

• M.S., Epidemiology and Immunology (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
• DVM, Veterinary Medicine (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)  
  
  

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn