The Squeal_0243: The Power of One More Pig_ Connecting the dots

In this final installment of The Power of One More Pig, host Brie Quick, PIC Technical Services Manager, brings back Isaiah Spath, PIC Wean-to-Finish Technical Services Manager, and Kendall Weger, PIC Technical Services Manager, to explore one of the most influential—but often overlooked—drivers of pig performance: communication between the sow farm and the wean-to-finish facility. From weaning age and transport details to health status, pig quality, and placement planning, the team discusses how clear, consistent, two-way communication forms the bridge that helps every pig—especially that extra one—transition successfully. They break down practical communication tools, what information matters most, how feedback loops strengthen both ends of the production chain, and why collaboration between teams directly impacts health, growth, and overall barn success. If we want to produce not just more pigs, but better pigs, connecting the dots between sow farm productivity and wean-to-finish execution is essential.