#183 - Dr. Dustin Boler: Academic vs. commercial research: a give-and-take relationship

We all know that research is one of the forces that pushes the swine industry forward. Experiments are designed to test new products, check the efficiency of drugs and vaccines, evaluate animal behavior, improve farm practices… the list goes on. That's why swine research is conducted at so many of our universities across the country, integrates companies' strategies, and is the object of interest of certified organizations. In this episode, I have a very nice conversation with Dr. Dustin Boler, who has great experience working with different types of research institutions: he explains what the main differences and challenges between academic and commercial research are and what it takes to successfully run an experiment.

What you’ll learn:

1. Academic vs. commercial research

2. Control in commercial studies

3. Managing farm staff in commercial research

4. Conducting research on different subjects

5. What is CRO?

6. Key elements of different types of research

Meet the guest:

Dr. Dustin Boler

Experience

• Current: Director of Research at Carthage Veterinary Service, LTD
• Past: Director of Research (Topigs Norsvin USA); Associate Professor (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign); Assistant Professor (Ohio State University)

Background

• M.B.A. (Kelley School of Business at Indiana University)
• Ph.D., Animal Sciences (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
• M.Sc., Animal Sciences (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
• B.Sc., Animal Sciences/Ag Economics (Purdue University)

Hobby: I enjoy anything that’s done outdoors.

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