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SwineTime with Pipestone
by Pipestone
Created for individual pork producers, SwineTime contains pork industry news, advancements in animal care, and tips for enhancing productivity hosted by Pipestone veterinarian, Dr. Spencer Wayne.
Episodes
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Episode #96 - More People Eating More Pork More Often
What does it take to get more people eating pork? And what happens if the industry can improve pig health while growing demand at the same time? In this episode of the SwineTime Podcast, host Dr. Spencer Wayne is joined by Hannah Walkes, President of Pipestone Services, and David Newman, CEO of…
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Episode #95 - Beyond the Barn Visit: The Future of Swine Veterinary Service
What does excellent veterinary service look like in today's pork industry? In the final episode of the Communication That Drives Results series, Dr. Spencer Wayne sits down with Dr. Joel Nerem and Chris Bomgaars to discuss how communication is changing the way veterinarians and producers work...
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Episode #94: Good Barns Have Great Growers
What separates great growers from the rest? In Part 2 of the Communication That Drives Results series, Dr. Spencer Wayne is joined by swine producer Brandy Lanning of Three Lakes Livestock and Pipestone Veterinary Physician's Assistant Erin McCoy to discuss one of the most important drivers of...
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Episode #93: When Your Team Doesn't Speak the Same Language
What happens when a farm manager from rural America and a pig care technician from Mexico are working toward the same goal but don't speak the same language? In Part 1 of the Communication That Drives Results series, host Dr. Spencer Wayne sits down with Giovanna Penuelas and Sam DeHaas to…
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Episode #92 - Beat the Heat: Strategies to Protect Pig Performance
Summer heat can have a major impact on pig comfort, feed intake, growth performance, and overall barn efficiency. In this episode of the SwineTime Podcast, host Dr. Spencer Wayne is joined by Dr. Joseph Yaros, Pipestone veterinarian and Director of the FarmPro Team, to discuss proven strategies...
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Episode #91: The Proximity Problem: New Insights on Reducing PRRS Risk
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) remains one of the most costly and challenging diseases facing the U.S. pork industry. In this episode of the SwineTime Podcast, Pipestone veterinarians Dr. Spencer Wayne, Dr. Cameron Schmitt, Dr. Joel Nerem, and Dr. Adam Schelkopf discuss new...
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Episode #90: The Future of Ag Education and Insights from SDSU’s Dr. Bob Thaler
In this episode of the SwineTime Podcast, host Dr. Spencer Wayne is joined by Dr. Bob Thaler of South Dakota State University (SDSU) and President of Pipestone Service, Hannah Walkes, for an in-depth discussion on the future of higher education in agriculture and what it means for the next...
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Episode #89: Inside the ‘Super Bowl’ of Swine Nutrition
In this episode of SwineTime, host Dr. Spencer Wayne is joined by Pipestone Nutritionist, Dr. Ethan Stas, to break down key takeaways from the Midwest Animal Science Conference — widely regarded as the “Super Bowl” for swine nutrition professionals. With dozens of rapid-fire research…
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Episode #88: Wean‑to‑Market Filtration: Raising the Bar on PRRS Biosecurity
In this episode of the SwineTime Podcast, host Dr. Spencer Wayne welcomes Dr. Adam Schelkopf, Pipestone veterinarian and partner, for a candid discussion on air filtration in wean‑to‑market pig barns and where it realistically fits into today’s PRRS control strategies. PRRS continues to be one of...
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Episode #87: What’s Ahead for Herd Health? Insights from AASV 2026
In this episode of the Swine Time Podcast, host Dr. Spencer Wayne welcomes fellow Pipestone veterinarian Dr. Evan Koep to break down key takeaways from the 2026 American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) Annual Conference. Fresh from Las Vegas, Dr. Koep shares the most important…
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Episode #86: Building Pork Demand at the Kitchen Table
On this episode of the Swine Time Podcast, host and swine veterinarian Dr. Spencer Wayne sits down with Erin Little, Director of Farm Stats and nutrition enthusiast, to discuss why pork is one of the most protein-efficient, high-quality protein sources available today. Together, they explore how...
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Episode #85: ASF in Spain: Real-World Impact, Real-Time Lessons
In this episode of the SwineTime podcast, staff veterinarian Dr. Spencer Wayne is joined by fellow veterinarian and former partner, Dr. Jean Paul Cano, for a discussion on African Swine Fever (ASF). Dr. Cano is a swine veterinarian originally from Venezuela who completed his PhD in Minnesota and...
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Episode #84: How to Identify Sick Pigs Early
In this episode of the SwineTime podcast, staff veterinarian and Pipestone Holdings owner Dr. Spencer Wayne is joined by fellow veterinarian and partner Dr. Joseph Yaros for a practical discussion on one of the most critical aspects of swine production: identifying sick pigs early and responding...
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Episode #83: Reinvesting in Your Operation: Maximizing ROI
In this episode of the SwineTime podcast, host Dr. Spencer Wayne sits down with Damon Vander Maten, Director of FarmBooks at Pipestone, to dig into one of the biggest questions farm families face: When is the right time to reinvest in your farm assets? Damon brings extensive experience analyzing...
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Episode #82: Barn to Buyer - What Drives Weaned Pig Value
In this episode, Dr. Spencer Wayne sits down with Hayden Kerkaert, Director of Pig Sales & Marketing for Pipestone Management, to break down the current weaned pig market and what it means for producers across the country. Hayden shares practical insights on what drives pig value, pricing,and...
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Episode #81: Learning to Leading: The Value of Internships
In this episode of the SwineTime podcast, host and veterinarian Dr. Spencer Wayne sits down with fellow veterinarian, Dr. Rachel Stika-Jensen and veterinary intern, Emma Zwart, to take a closer look at what it’s really like to participate in a veterinary internship within the swine industry....
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Episode #80: The PRRS Puzzle: New Classification to See the Bigger Picture
In this episode of the SwineTime podcast, host and swine veterinarian, Dr. Spencer Wayne, is joined by Dr. Kim VanderWaal from the University of Minnesota to tackle a complex but critical topic for pig farmers: PRRS virus classification. Dr. VanderWaal is an associate professor in Veterinary...
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Episode #79: Driving Progress Through Research
In this episode of the SwineTime Podcast, host Dr. Spencer Wayne talks with Paul Frahm, Director of Research Operations, about how research can help pig farmers make practical, informed decisions on their farms. Paul shares his background in the swine industry, starting in sow barns in Iowa…
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Episode #78: What Happens When Feed Is Left Over?
What happens when you’ve got feed left in the bin after the pigs leave the barn? In this episode, Dr. Spencer Wayne is joined by experts Emily Radcliffe of Pipestone Nutrition and Kim Morgan with FarmPro, to talk through practical options—and potential pitfalls—of handling leftover feed. From…
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Episode #77: The Ileitis Playbook
Ileitis might be one of the most common gut diseases in pigs—but that doesn’t mean it has to take a toll on your herd or your bottom line. In this episode of SwineTime, Dr. Spencer Wayne sits down with Dr. AJ Smit to unpack the real-world impact of ileitis and how producers can get ahead of it....
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Episode #76: The Impact of Wean Age
On this episode of SwineTime, Dr. Spencer Wayne is joined byDr. Kiah Berg from Pipestone Nutrition and Erin Little from FarmStats to dig into how wean age affects pig growth, feed efficiency, market weights, and sow productivity. They share real-world data and tips to help you make smart,...
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Episode #75: Next-Gen Ag: What Young Talent Really Wants
Dr. Spencer Wayne sits down with Carly Bates, a soon-to-be college graduate, to discuss what young professionals look for in agriculture careers and how employers can stand out. They cover the importance of mentorship, networking, and communication, as well as the strong sense of community in the...
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Episode #74: Preparing for Future You Can't Predict
In this episode of the SwineTime podcast, Dr. Spencer Waynewelcomes futurist and author, Jack Uldrich, along with Hannah Walkes, President of Pipestone Services to discuss how swine producers can prepare for an ever-changing future. Jack shares insights from his "BIG AHA" framework—Awareness,...
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Episode #73: Financial Freedom Through Risk Management
In this episode of the SwineTime, Dr. Spencer Wayne sits down with Damon Vander Maten, Director of FarmBooks, an offering of Pipestone Business Services, to discuss the crucial role of risk management in farming and how financial discipline can make or break an operation. They explore the…
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Episode #72: Ready for Anything - The Essential Role of U.S. SHIP
In the latest episode of the SwineTime podcast, host Dr. Spencer Wayne takes a deep dive into the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan (US SHIP), joined by experts Drs. Tyler Holck, Tom Wetzell, and Vienna Brown, all of whom play key roles within the program. U.S. SHIP is a voluntary program…
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Episode #71: Roots & Responsibility - Empowering Your Next Generation
In this continuation of our discussion on succession planning, host Dr. Spencer Wayne sits down again with Jim Marzolf of Pipestone Business Services to dive deeper into building the next generation of family farm leaders. While the first episode focused on family dynamics, this part tackles the...
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Episode #70: Succession Planning for the Family Farm
In this episode of the SwineTime Podcast, Dr. Spencer Wayne sits down with Jim Marzolf, Executive Vice President of Pipestone Business Services, to discuss a topic that hits close to home for many farm families: succession planning. Passing the torch to the next generation isn’t just about…
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Episode #69: BONUS EPISODE - New Roots Haiti
In the latest episode of SwineTime, host Dr. Spencer Wayne sits down with Dr. Joel Nerem from PIPESTONE and Nikki Stolberg from New Roots Haiti, an organization doing incredible work to improve the lives of people in and around a small Haitian village. Together, they dive into the amazing ways…
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Episode #68: Journey Through Pig Production in the UK
In this SwineTime episode, Dr. Spencer Wayne sits down with UK swine veterinarian, Dr. Alex Thomsett, and explores the ins and outs of UK pig farming. Dr. Thomsett shares how UK farms operate under very different rules: weaning at 28 days, tail docking restrictions, minimal castration, and higher...
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Episode #67: Maximize Profits with Market Sales & Selection
In the latest SwineTime Podcast, host Dr. Spencer Wayne chats with Alex Kremer, FarmPro’s new Market Sales Manager, about the crucial role pig selection plays in boosting profits. Kremer shares insights on how selling pigs at the right weight and at the right time can make a big financial...
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Episode #66: Mastering Climate Control for Healthier Pigs
Join Dr. Spencer Wayne as he chats with Dr. Jeff Blythe and FarmPro Production Consultant, Nick Enfield about the everyday ventilation challenges pig farmers face. They dive into practical solutions to improve barn conditions, focusing on the importance of getting airspeed right, placing...
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Episode #65: Combating E. coli
In this episode of the SwineTime podcast, Dr. Spencer Wayne is joined by colleague Dr. Emily McDowell of Pipestone Veterinary Services for an in-depth discussion on managing E. coli in weaning pigs. They explore the evolving strategies and technologies, especially around weaning, a stage where…
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Episode #64: Safeguarding Food & Farm - Inside NBAF
In this episode of the SwineTime podcast, hosted by Dr. Spencer Wayne of Pipestone Veterinary Services, listeners are treated to a fascinating discussion with Dr. Maggie Behnke, Director of the Animal Resources Unit and attending veterinarian at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Bio…
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Industry Insights: Health Threats and Global Trade
In this episode of SwineTime, host Dr. Spencer Wayne dives into critical health issues and their impact on industry relations and trade with guests Terry Wolters, VP of Customer & Industry Relations with PIPESTONE, and Dr. Joel Nerem, a practicing veterinarian and Director of Industry Relations...
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Episode #62: Feeding Success with Commodity Management
In this episode of SwineTime, Dr. Spencer Wayne sits down with Jake Geisler and Hayden Kerkaert, both with Pipestone Nutrition, to chat about the basics of commodity management. They discuss the tools farmers can use to save money on better ingredients and boost their bottom line. Jake emphasizes...
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Episode #61: What is SHIC?
In this episode of the SwineTime podcast, host Dr. Spencer Wayne interviews Dr. Megan Niederwerder, Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC). SHIC, established in 2015, focuses on identifying and mitigating emerging disease risks for the U.S. swine herd. SHIC is supported…
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Episode #60: Farrow OR Finish - Retrofitting Facilities
In this episode, Dr. Spencer Wayne sits down with Nick Fitzgerald, Director of Business Development for PIPESTONE for a great discussion on facilities. The pair delve into essential considerations for optimizing swine farming operations. From wean-to-finish construction to barn remodeling and the...
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Episode #59: Warm Weather Ventilation Checklist
In this episode, host Dr. Spencer Wayne sits down with Erin McCoy, a veterinary physician assistant with Pipestone Veterinary Services, to discuss proper barn ventilation as the weather begins to warm up. Erin shares her warm-weather ventilation checklist and emphasizes the importance of opening...
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Episode #58: Using Research and Production Data to Drive Genetics
Join Dr. Spencer Wayne on the latest episode of SwineTime, where he dives deep into swine genetics with experts Erin Little, Pipestone Research, and Carrie Pollard, Pipestone Business. In this engaging discussion, Erin and Carrie discuss how PIPESTONE is unlocking valuable insights into swine...
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Episode #57: Pig Pathogens: Understanding Current Diseases
Join Dr. Spencer Wayne and Dr. Cameron Schmitt in a discussion of the ever-evolving landscape of swine diseases. In this episode, Dr. Schmitt, Executive Vice President of Pipestone Veterinary Services, delves deep into the nuances of various pathogens affecting swine health today. From the...
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Episode #56: Impacting Producers through Diagnostics
In this episode of the SwineTime podcast, host Dr. Spencer Wayne interviews Dr. Darin Madson, a diagnostician at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Iowa State University. Dr. Madson shares his background in swine production, veterinary school, and his journey to becoming a diagnostic...
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Episode #55: Riding the Wave of Feed Cost Fluctuations
In this episode of the SwineTime podcast, Dr. Spencer Wayne welcomes Dr. Kiah Berg, Senior Supervisor of Nutrition with Pipestone Nutrition, to discuss the state of feed costs and her recommendations for proper nutrition strategies. Dr. Berg explains the recent trends in feed costs, highlighting...
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Episode #54: Life Lessons with Dr. Dee
In this episode of the SwineTime podcast, hosted by Dr. Spencer Wayne, the featured guest is Dr. Scott Dee who shares valuable insights for young veterinarians, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, recalling his journey from being told he couldn’t attend vet school to becoming a prominent...
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Episode #53: Welfare + Sustainability from Farmer to Packer
Dr. Spencer Wayne welcomes Dr. Cara Haden, Director of Animal Welfare at PIPESTONE, and Dr. Carissa Odland, Director of Sustainability for Wholestone Farms, a producer-owned packer enterprise. The episode provides insights into the complex dynamics of animal welfare, sustainability, and consumer...
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Episode #52: Fall Health Update
Dr. Spencer Wayne welcomes Dr. Adam Schelkopf, Health Director for Pipestone Management, for a discussion on the overall health status of PIPESTONE-managed farms. Historically, this time of year brings an increase in illness, especially PRRS infections. Dr. Schelkopf reports less than 10% of...
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Episode #51: Nutrient Management
Dr. Spencer Wayne welcomes Marty Rost, Environmental Specialist with PIPESTONE, to talk about the valuable commodity we have in manure. The pair discuss the importance of understanding its value and making it work for you and your neighbors. Marty talks about the differences in facilities he sees...
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Episode #50: Celebrating SwineTime
Dr. Barry Kerkaert, Chairman of the Board, takes the reigns and puts Dr. Spencer Wayne in the hot seat to celebrate our 50th episode of the podcast. The pair discuss the goals of SwineTime and reflect on some of Dr. Wayne's favorite episodes. He shares behind-the-scenes happenings reflecting on...
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Episode #49: Farmers First at PIPESTONE
Dr. Spencer Wayne welcomes Hannah Walkes, President of Pipestone Services, to chat about the recent leadership transitions at PIPESTONE - including the creation of two divisions, Pipestone Services and Pipestone Partnerships. Hannah provides insight into how her upbringing and tenure at PIPESTONE...
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Episode #48: Pigs to People with Dr. Taylor
In this episode of SwineTime, host, Dr. Spencer Wayne, is joined by Dr. Taylor Spronk to talk about the pig promotion activities happening at PIPESTONE. Dr. Taylor discusses the county and state fairs that PIPESTONE supports with exhibits and live sows across Minnesota, South Dakota, and Iowa....
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Episode #47: Pipestone Nutrition with Jon
In this episode of SwineTime, host, Dr. Spencer Wayne, sits down with Jon DeJong, President of Pipestone Nutrition to talk about what’s new with his team and all things nutrition. Pipestone Nutrition provides economic-driven, feed ingredient procurement and performance-based diet formulations…
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Created for individual pork producers, SwineTime contains pork industry news, advancements in animal care, and tips for enhancing productivity hosted by Pipestone veterinarian, Dr. Spencer Wayne.
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