“(Starting in a production system) and trying to merge all that knowledge was difficult at first. You kind of get used to being part of this group of people who all learn the same things and talk about the same things on a daily basis, It has been good, I like learning from others, from production staff, from office staff, from all the intelligent people in this world.
–Dr. Jon De Jong–
What you will learn
1. Thoughts on replacing antibiotics and zinc;
2. Age at weaning;
3. Something he would have liked to learn at school;
4. Lessons on communication;
5. Packaging factories;
6. A belief that most people disagree with;
7. The need for commercial sow research facilities;
8. New technologies;
9. Shoveling or mash;
10. How hard should you grind?
11. Thoughts on tail biting.
Meet the Guest: Dr. Jon De Jong received his Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science (SDSU) and worked full-time as the Research Director for New Fashion Pork in Jackson, Minnesota. In 2015, he completed his master’s degree and subsequent doctorate. in swine nutrition at Kansas State University. In 2016, he accepted a position as a swine nutritionist and is currently president of Pipestone Nutrition.
