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University of Minnesota Extension Swine team gives research updates through podcasts.
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Episode 52: Fall/Winter ventilation basics for swine barns (opens the original)
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In this podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke once again speaks with Lyle Lange and Mike Walker of Lange Ag Systems in Willmar, MN. This time she speaks to Lyle and Mike about Fall/Winter ventilation basics for swine barns. Lyle has over 46 years of experience in the livestock industry, and Mike has 26 years of experience. With the change of season to Fall and then Winter, there are some fundamental things producers should evaluate in the swine barn to ensure ventilation is at o
Episode 51: Trailer contamination at harvest facilities (opens the original)
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In this podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Lucas Ferreira, Master’s student in Veterinary Science in the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, about his research on trailer contamination at the harvest plant facilities during the unloading of market hogs. The study includes two harvest facilities that Lucas and others visit regularly throughout the year to collect environmental samples from the unloading dock and trailers to analyze for pathogens, such as
Episode 50 – Minnesota Paid Leave for agriculture (opens the original)
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In this podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Rob Holcomb, UMN Extension agricultural business management educator, about Minnesota Paid Leave for agriculture. Rob explains what agriculture employers need to participate, how to set up an account, and employer reporting responsibilities. He also shares resources for more information. Resources mentioned in the podcast Minnesota Paid Leave website UMN Extension Managing a farm webpage UMN Extension Agriculture Business
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