The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. John Patience: Economic Impact of Swine Health | Ep. 161

In this special rerun episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit our conversation with Dr. John Patience, Professor Emeritus of Animal Science at Iowa State University, who shares findings from a case study evaluating the financial impact of different health statuses on pig performance. From mortality rates to feed conversion efficiency, discover how health challenges affect profitability and learn strategies to mitigate losses. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Economics of sick pigs
• Health challenges’ impact
• Performance vs profitability
• Practical swine health tips

Meet the guest:

Dr. John Patience, Professor Emeritus of Animal Science at Iowa State University, brings decades of expertise in swine nutrition and management. With a Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry from Cornell University, Dr. Patience has led innovative research addressing practical problems in the swine industry.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn