#216 - From data to decisions: strategies for thriving in the swine industry by Dr. Steve Kitt

Understanding a business's culture, style, and potential bottlenecks is critical to making informed decisions, especially in such dynamic businesses as swine. Early identification of a company's comfort level is crucial in decision-making processes. During this episode, Dr. Steve Kitt discusses his enriching experience working with a significant industry player. Through his remarkable journey filled with lessons about resilience and innovation, he discusses strategic decision-making, leadership, teamwork, and the importance of data generation and interpretation in our industry.

What you’ll learn:

1. Teamwork and decision making

2. Confrontation and alignment within a team

3. Experience designing a research program

4. Strategies in motion: turning data into decisions

5. Using economic factors to make research-based decisions

6. Planning for future challenges in the industry

 Meet the guest:

Dr. Steve Kitt

Experience

      ○ Current: Nutritionist at Pillen Family Farms

Background

      ○ Ph.D., Swine Nutrition (University of Nebraska)

      ○ M.Sc., Animal Nutrition (University of Nebraska)

      ○ B.Sc., Animal Science (Iowa State University)

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