Regulations like Proposition 12 and evolving technologies continue to impact swine production. In this episode, Hyatt Frobose, North America commercial director of JYGA Technologies Inc., discusses what success looks like in open gestation systems and shares producer insights on swine health, management and adoption of new technologies by farm teams. Fred Kuhr, in his 48th year of swine production, also joins the episode as director of production at Dykhuis Farms, a 17,000-sow farrow-to-finish operation. He shares how technology is being used on the farm today, including the role smartphones play in collecting and sharing data, improving pig health and helping employees stay informed and trained.

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Season 6, Episode 11: Success Found in Open Gestation Systems and Swine Technology

APR 6, 2026-1 MIN
PigX

Season 6, Episode 11: Success Found in Open Gestation Systems and Swine Technology

APR 6, 2026-1 MIN

Description

Regulations like Proposition 12 and evolving technologies continue to impact swine production. In this episode, Hyatt Frobose, North America commercial director of JYGA Technologies Inc., discusses what success looks like in open gestation systems and shares producer insights on swine health, management and adoption of new technologies by farm teams. Fred Kuhr, in his 48th year of swine production, also joins the episode as director of production at Dykhuis Farms, a 17,000-sow farrow-to-finish operation. He shares how technology is being used on the farm today, including the role smartphones play in collecting and sharing data, improving pig health and helping employees stay informed and trained.