Want to wean more pigs?
Hint: It starts before farrowing.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
at 11:30 AM CST
Piglet conversion is a key performance indicator (KPI) for sow production efficiency. It is calculated by dividing the number of pigs weaned by the number of total born.
Increasing piglet conversion by just one percent can have sizable positive results on the number of weaned pigs heading out the door and your bottom line. The good news – you can positively impact piglet conversion. It starts with the genetic potential of the gilt or sow and how she is cared for, even before breeding.
This session will identify factors impacting the potential to wean more pigs and recommendations you and your team can apply to improve piglet conversion.
Session Speakers
Brie Quick
Technical Services Manager, PIC
Brie Quick serves as a Technical Services Manager for PIC, specializing in reproduction. Her swine industry experience includes not only technical service but boar stud management and research as well. Brie received her Bachelor’s Degree in animal science from the University of Missouri and continued to obtain her Master’s Degree in animal science there, focusing on swine reproductive physiology.
Juan Orozco
Technical Services Manager, PIC
Juan Orozco serves as a Technical Services Manager for PIC, specializing in reproduction. His swine industry experience includes production. Juan Orozco received his degree as Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Universidad de La Salle Bajio in Mexico. He obtained his Master’s Degree in agribusiness from Kansas State University.
Megan James
Genetic Services Representative, PIC
Megan James serves as a Genetic Service Representative for PIC, specializing in implementing genetic programs. Her swine industry experience includes more than 20 years working directly with farm staff and management to execute successful genetic programs. Megan received her Bachelor’s Degree in animal science and agribusiness from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
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