In this special episode of the Leadership and Time Management series on The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Edison Magalhaes covers influence strategies and how to manage different leadership styles. He explains how to adapt leadership approaches to various situations and personalities, with actionable advice on leading effectively at all levels. Get key insights on leadership in farm operations, corporate settings, and academia—boosting performance, accountability, and leadership across the swine industry. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Ownership is key. When employees feel part of the decision-making process, compliance improves, and protocols are followed more consistently."

Meet the guest: Dr. Edison Magalhaes is an Assistant Professor in Innovative Swine Systems at Iowa State University’s Department of Animal Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Population Sciences in Animal Health and an M.S. in Veterinary Preventive Medicine, both from Iowa State University, along with a DVM from Universidade Federal de Uberlândia. With experience spanning swine production, epidemiology, and data science, Dr. Magalhaes shares insights on leadership, data-driven decision-making, and performance optimization in swine systems.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:08) Introduction
• (03:13) Data-driven decision making
• (07:32) Balancing intuition and data
• (12:33) Compliance and protocol adoption
• (18:48) Building accountability in teams
• (26:26) Leadership across different levels
• (31:52) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Kimberly Roewe, Laboratory Manager at Phibro Animal Health, explores the essential role laboratories play in ensuring safe and efficacious mineral sources for swine nutrition. Dr. Roewe sheds light on quality assurance, sourcing challenges, and the dynamic shift in mineral premix strategies to improve swine health and production outcomes. Don’t miss this engaging discussion—listen now on all major podcast platforms!

"A robust quality assurance program must go beyond just testing raw materials—it’s about ensuring safety and efficacy across all stages of production."

Meet the guest: Dr. Kimberly Roewe is the Laboratory Manager at Phibro Animal Health. Originally from Oklahoma, Dr. Roewe earned her bachelor’s in Chemistry from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and her Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from Oklahoma State University.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:24) Introduction
• (03:40) Laboratory & product safety
• (04:46) Quality assurance strategies
• (07:51) Challenges in sourcing minerals
• (13:13) Testing technologies in feed
• (18:09) Trends in mineral premixes
• (22:01) Final three questions

The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

- AB Vista

- SunHy

- Fortiva

- Keys Manufacturing

- Eastman

- Trouw Nutrition

- Lucta

- Pancopia™

- Adisseo

- Standard Nutrition

- dsm-firmenich

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Yuzhi Li, from the University of Minnesota, explores the challenges and solutions surrounding tail biting in swine production. With a focus on tail docking practices and the importance of environmental management, Dr. Li shares insights from her extensive research on mitigating tail damage in pigs. Tune in now on your preferred podcast platform for practical strategies to improve animal welfare and production outcomes.

"Tail biting may not be entirely preventable, but we can minimize it by addressing all the risk factors."

Meet the guest: Dr. Yuzhi Li is a professor of Animal Science at the University of Minnesota. She holds a Ph.D. in Animal Environmental Physiology from Hiroshima University, Japan, an M.S. in Animal Production from Northeast Agricultural University, China, and a B.S. in Animal Science from Shenyang Agricultural University, China. Her areas of interest include swine behavior and alternative production systems.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:37) Introduction
• (03:02) Tail biting causes
• (03:55) Tail docking benefits
• (08:34) Mitigating tail biting
• (16:02) Risk factors for tail damage
• (20:15) Enrichment strategies
• (27:02) Final questions

The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

- dsm-firmenich

- AB Vista

- SunHy

- Fortiva

- Keys Manufacturing

- Eastman

- Trouw Nutrition

- Lucta

- Pancopia™

- Adisseo

- Standard Nutrition

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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