Dr. Erin Cortus: Future of Pig Sustainability | Ep. 225

I'm Dr. Tara Donovan and that's my very first episode as a cohost on The Swine it Podcast Show! Very excited to embark on this journey with you. In this episode, Dr. Erin Cortus, a respected associate professor and extension engineer at the University of Minnesota sheds light on the crucial role of sustainable practices in ensuring the industry's future. Dr. Cortus emphasizes why it's key to make plans that fit each farm and to keep checking and improving them. The episode's key topics include greenhouse gas emissions, the importance of integrating biosecurity in sustainable farming models, and the role of education and communication in promoting sustainability.

“Every farm has different goals that they view as keeping them going and maintaining a profitable enterprise with minimal environmental impact into the future.” - Dr. Erin Cortus

What you’ll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (03:05) Introduction
• (06:50) Sustainability in swine production
• (08:17) The role of monitoring in swine production and sustainability
• (11:50) Swine industry engagement in sustainability programs
• (15:58) Balancing greenhouse gas reduction and water quality
• (18:53) The intersection of biosecurity and sustainability
• (30:38) End of the episode

Meet the guest: Dr. Erin Cortus

Experience:

• Current: Associate Professor and Extension Engineer at University of Minnesota
• Past: Associate Professor at South Dakota State University

Background:

• Ph.D., Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering (University of Saskatchewan)
• B.Sc., Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering (University of Saskatchewan)

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