#158 Swine it Podcast - Future swine farming may be vastly different than you believe - Dr. John Carr

What will the future of pig farming look like? That is an old question with many different possible answer. Some people imagine more robots and technology, but what about some changes that you may not see coming? In this episode, I talk with Dr. John Carr about his take on what the future of our industry will look like and what areas of swine production we need to further emphasize. Some of his answers may surprise you…

What you will learn:

1. The future of swine production

2. Labor issues

3. Single serving sows

4. Foreign animal diseases

5. Crazy ideas that may not actually be all that crazy

Meet the guest: Dr. John Carr qualified as a veterinarian in 1982. After 5 years in general practice he returned to university to complete a Leverhulme Residency in pigs and a PhD in urinary tract problems of pigs at Liverpool specialising in Microbiology and Pathology. He has a Diploma in Pig Medicine and is a Diplomate of the European College of Pig Health Management. He has taught production medicine at several universities: UK; Liverpool and Royal Veterinary College, London, US; North Carolina and Iowa State and at Murdoch and Townsville Universities Australia. John runs a consultancy practice with clients in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. He currently teaches at James Cook University in Townsville, Australia. John specialises in maintaining the health of pigs through promoting excellence in stockmanship and production practices.