The Real P3 podcast series is an initiative where pork professionals around the world share their thoughts, ideas and solutions to their daily challenges in the pig farming and production industry.

Steyn, one of the co-founders of The Real P3 Podcast, shares insight into the background, purpose and objectives of the Baynesfield Research Center, which he says provides an ideal facility for product testing and trials in closed. Next, Pennicott, Research and Piggery Technical Advisor at the Baynesfield Swine Research Unit, talks about running a research program in a commercial production facility, which she sees as an advantage.

Variants and economy

Dr Bradley asks if the variation causes a lot of economic losses in the systems in South Africa, from birth to slaughter, and how this is managed. Pennicott says variation is an important economic factor. She shares insight into reductions at slaughterhouses for underweight and overweight pigs, and the effect of higher fiber, bulkier feed on piglets.

Finally, what is on the horizon for the research program and what is the key finding that growers need to consider to reduce feed costs?