The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - Fred Kuhr: Technology Transforming Swine Production | Ep. 137
Oct 30, 2025In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Fred Kuhr, Director of Production at Dykhuis Farms, shares how his nearly 50 years in swine production have shaped his approach to integrating real-time data, employee development, and modern technology into large-scale systems. He breaks down why simplifying alerts matters for barn-level performance. Listen now on all major platforms!
What will you learn:
- Real-time data use
- Employee training shifts
- Barn-level tech adoption
- Reducing staff turnover
- Simplified alert systems
Meet the guest:
Fred Kuhr is the Director of Production at Dykhuis Farms, overseeing 17,000 sows in a farrow-to-finish system in Michigan. With 49 years in swine production, his leadership has helped scale operations and elevate workforce training in companies like The Maschhoffs and Carthage System.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
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