SWINETIME — EPISODE #41

Episode #41: The Path to an Older Wean Age

In this episode of SwineTime, host, Dr. Spencer Wayne, sits down with Pipestone’s Director of Records and Information, Angie Homann, and President of Nutrition, Jon De Jong. Recently, Pipestone has taken steps to explore the benefits and challenges of an older weaned pig. The health benefits are evident for grow-finish farmers. Older weaned pigs are healthier, stronger, and in most cases, require less antibiotics. What does this look like at the sow farm level? What does the data behind performance say?

Tune into this episode as our guests dive into the logistics of those questions and where Pipestone is directing their efforts to meet the demand from grow-finish shareholders.

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Angie Homann

Angie Homann, originally from Garner, Iowa, grew up on a diversified livestock and grain farm and has a strong background in 4-H and FFA activities. She earned a B.S. in Animal Science from Iowa State University in 1993 and joined PIPESTONE in 2012, where she currently serves as the VP of Information Technology. Angie enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking with a nice bottle of wine, and relaxing at the lake.
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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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