Swanson Sow 5 Wins Most Improved Sow Farm SelectPride
posted on Saturday, January 25, 2025
“We work hard to ensure our pigs receive the best care and attention possible,” said Jesus Murga Carrillo, manager of Swanson Sow 5. “Receiving this award confirms that we are on the right track and motivates us to keep improving.”
Congratulations to Jesus and the Swanson sow farm team - Iris del Carmen Balderas Rendon, Heber Diaz Jimenez, Rocio Gomez Rodriguez, Gaspar Gonzalez Canales, Carlos Edwin Hernandez Gaspar, Reynaldo Roque Martinez Jimenez, Mayra Montesinos Ceron, Carolina Morales Figueroa, Ximena Robles Camacho, and Reyna Zolorzano Ortiz – on earning the SelectPride Most Improved Sow Farm award.
This award recognizes farm teams that experience setbacks but are working hard and making significant gains to get back on track.
Located near Dows, this 4,500-head sow farm powered through a challenging year in 2024, overcoming a PRRS and PED break—one reason it deserves the most improved award.
The farm’s supervisor, Andres Robles Garcia, says he’s proud of this team for sticking with it and sticking together. “They continue to build after a hard year,” he says. “Jesus and the Swanson team have done a tremendous job staying focused through all the changes. This award is a testament to their commitment, competitiveness, and determination to overcome challenges.”
Jesus recognizes that they didn’t get here alone. “We have a strong sow herd at the farm, great leadership, and mentorship.”
Heber Diaz Jimenez heads the breeding department, and Carolina Morales Figueroa leads the farrowing department. Together, they do an excellent job communicating with their teams and with themselves.
Heber and his team have their eyes on feed consumption, behavior, and body conditions and watching their breed dates while focusing on heat-checking, Artificial Insemination (AI), and Post Cervical Artificial Insemination (PCAI) to improve their farrow rate, farrow target, and total born.
Together, the farrowing department oversees all aspects of birth-to-wean care. That care begins with monitoring sows closely as they are farrowing and keeping them comfortable. Once the piglets are born, Carolina and her team act quickly to get them warm and dry. They continue to keep a close eye on every single pig to ensure they are sucking and receiving colostrum – an essential nutrient that plays a huge factor in the health and life expectancy of newborn piglets.
Jesus smiled while talking about his team. “We’ve all worked to create a team atmosphere here. I’m proud to be a part of what this farm is today.”
The hard work, attention to detail, and excellent animal care are paying off at Sow 5. Jesus believes that the Swanson team's future is bright, and they have all the motivation needed for a successful 2025.
Congratulations to Jesus and the Swanson Sow 5 team for their well-deserved recognition as recipients of the Most Improved Sow Farm award!
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