Swineweb.com

At the 2025 World Pork Expo, Rachel Fishback spoke with Michelle Workman of PigTek, who shared how her production background helps shape real-world solutions. Michelle emphasized the value of hands-on experience in understanding producers' challenges and creating equipment that truly works in barns. One example she shared showed how her insight improved animal flow — proving PigTek isn’t just building equipment, they’re building with purpose.

At the 2025 World Pork Expo, Swine Web's Rachel Fishback catches up with Rebecca Jones from Atmosphere Global to explore two key innovations shaping on-farm biosecurity: The Blueprint newsletter and the launch of Biofilm Pro. Learn how Atmosphere is helping pork producers target biofilm at the source and stay ahead with practical, science-driven tools for cleaner, safer barns. 🔬 What is The Blueprint and why does it matter? 🧪 How does Biofilm Pro tackle one of the most overlooked threats in swine production?

At the 2025 World Pork Expo, Rachel Fishback from Swine Web sat down with Chris Grant of IHT Group for a concise interview centered around the theme "Innovative Solutions for Swine Comfort and Efficiency." They discussed IHT Group’s latest advancements, starting with the next generation of Hog Hearth® Heat Mats. Chris explained that the improved durability, safety, and energy efficiency of these mats significantly enhance swine comfort by maintaining optimal warmth for piglets, supporting better health and growth outcomes. Additionally, cooling mats in farrowing crates were highlighted as a game-changer, helping reduce heat stress for sows and piglets — boosting overall performance and welfare. Rachel also explored the role of energy-efficient LED lighting. Chris noted that IHT’s daylight-simulating LEDs improve animal well-being by creating a natural environment and also support worker productivity, aligning comfort and efficiency for both pigs and people on the farm. The interview spotlighted IHT Group’s ongoing commitment to innovation that improves animal care while driving operational efficiency.

In this Lanxess Tech Talk, Dr. Gisele Ravagnani explores theimportance of waterline disinfection in maintaining animal health, the risks of neglecting it, and practical steps producers can take for effective implementation. She also shares key data from the MC leaflet that highlights the proven impact of this solution in real farm settings, emphasizing its role in improving hygiene and overall performance.

In this forward-looking episode, Jim Eadie sits down with Chris Bomgaars, founder of EveryPig, to explore how technology is reshaping pork production from theground up. As the industry evolves from paper records to predictive insights, Chris highlights the trends transforming how producers manage health, labor,and efficiency on the farm. Key themes include: * 📈 Real-Time Data & Predictive Tech: The shift from reactive to proactive care, including tools like mortality forecasting. * 👷 Solving Labor Challenges: How platforms like EveryPig allow lean teams to do more, with real-time monitoring and remote coaching. * 🌐 Multilingual Tools: Building tech that works with caregivers—fully bilingual and designed for real-world adoption. * 🔍 Visibility Across Sites: Eliminating blind spots by replacing paper records with instant barn-level insights. * ⚖️ Balancing Tech & Simplicity: The best tools disappear into workflows—helping, not hindering. * 👩‍⚕️ Next-Gen Vets: Digital natives who expect intuitive, time-saving tools to be part of their daily routine. * 🚀 The Future: From smart sensors to AI-driven decision support, Chris shares his moonshot: a fully integrated platform that makes pork production more strategic, humane, and resilient.