Dr. Bob Thaler: Pig Production-University Collaboration | Ep. 161

Part of keeping our industry strong is performing quality research to ensure we are getting the most out of our pigs as possible. To do that, we need quality researchers and institutions that are willing to work together. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Bob Thaler about the role that universities and production systems play in the industry and how we can work together and train grad students to all perform high-quality research that is beneficial to the industry. “The Ag industry is really small, you will be doing business with the people sitting next to you in college. Make those relationships and develop connections early because in the future you will then have several friends in the industry that want to help you” - Dr. Bob ThalerWhat you’ll learn:The University’s role in swine researchTransitioning research into production Studies on hybrid ryeEnergy and trial setupAbove ground burial for ASF outbreakGetting more students into grad schoolMeet the guest: Dr. Robert Thaler graduated in 1988 from K-State with a Ph.D. in swine nutrition. He received bachelor's and master's degrees from South Dakota State University. He returned to SDSU to serve as a swine extension specialist, teacher, and in administrative roles. Bob is a staunch supporter of the Land Grant University mission. His passion is to provide practical solutions for producers and in mentoring students. He has served in leadership capacities for the American Society of Animal Science and the National Pork Board. His numerous awards include the 2013 "Master of the Pork Industry" from the National Hog Farmer, SDSU College of Ag and Biological Science "Teacher of the Year" twice, and the 2021 SDSU distinguished professor award.𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Zinpro (https://zinpro.com/)- Gestal (http://jygatech.com/)- AB Vista (https://www.abvista.com/)- Adisseo (http://www.adisseo.com/)- Genesus (https://www.genesus.com/)- Evonik (https://animal-nutrition.evonik.com/en/species/swine/)- Cloudfarms (https://en.cloudfarms.com/)- Bioverse (https://myhealthyfarms.com/)Give us a Rating & Review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1460280128