In this special rerun episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ashley DeDecker, Senior Director of Research and Extension at Smithfield Hog Production, explores the critical role of day one pig care in improving survival and performance. She shares insights on environmental management, drying strategies, and split suckling practices. Discover what truly matters for piglet success and where to focus your time and labor. Listen now on all major platforms! "When farrowing crates are optimal, drying piglets is considered an advanced care option." Meet the guest: Dr. Ashley DeDecker , Senior Director of Research and Extension at Smithfield, brings over 13 years of expertise in swine production research. She holds a Ph.D. in Swine Behavior and Stress Physiology from the University of Illinois and a B.S. in Animal Science from Southern Illinois University. Her work focuses on improving swine behavior, welfare, and production practices at Smithfield. Liked this one? Donโt stop now โ Hereโs what we think youโll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (01:09) Introduction (02:23) Day one pig care (03:48) Drying techniques (04:42) Farrowing crate (07:19) Split suckling (10:09) Sow colostrum production (14:27) Closing thoughts The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Fortiva - Essential Ag Solutions - Keys Manufacturing - Kemin ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ. Website: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
