In this special rerun episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, we revisit our conversation with Todd Thurman from Swine Insights International, who discusses population growth, economic shifts, and labor challenges in the swine industry. Todd explores the implications of population decline, aging populations, and changing dietary preferences. Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation with actionable insights for professionals in the Canadian swine industry. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform!

"What drove the need for all of that expansion in productive capacity was three things: rapid population growth, rapid economic growth, and globalization, which opened up more global markets for food exporters."

Meet the guest: Todd Thurman, founder of Swine Insights International, LLC, is an international swine management consultant with over 25 years of experience. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Texas Tech University. He specializes in strategic consulting, training, and demographic analysis for global pork production.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:19) Introduction
• (04:47) Demographic trends
• (08:47) Population decline effects
• (12:43) Aging populations & food demand
• (18:39) Labor challenges
• (22:02) Environmental efficiency concerns
• (26:39) Final three questions

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

* Swine Veterinary Partners

- dsm-firmenich

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