SWINETIME — EPISODE #47

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 that fit both your operation and your bottom line.

Dr. Wayne and DeJong discuss a variety of interesting topics surrounding swine nutrition. DeJong shares how his team manages wean-to-finish nutrition vs. sow nutrition and the challenges that arise when diagnosing issues in the barn. They look at the types of feeders commonly used today, how they have evolved both in the U.S. and abroad and key things to consider when looking at feed efficiency.

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Dr. Jon DeJong

Dr. Jon De Jong grew up in Orange City, Iowa, where he spent much of his time on his family’s farm. He earned his B.S. from South Dakota State University before obtaining his M.S. and PhD in Swine Nutrition from Kansas State University. Joining Pipestone in 2011, he currently serves as the EVP of Pipestone Nutrition. Jon and his wife, Karis, reside in Orange City, IA with their five children: Brooks, Adaline, Hayes, Vaughn, and Mack.

About SwineTime

PIPESTONE's mission is "Helping Farmers Today Create the Farms of Tomorrow." The SwineTime podcast was created for pig farmers and individual pork producers around the country. Hosted by Dr. Wayne, the podcast contains pork industry news, advancements in animal care, and how to enhance your productivity. Podcasts are available on Pipestone.com and your favorite streaming platform.

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