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Beyond the Needle: How Needle-Free Technology Supports Production with Jordan Clay
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In this episode of The Real P3 Podcast, Casey Bradley sits down with Jordan Clay of Air-Tite Products at World Pork Expo to explore a practical technology with a powerful value proposition for modern swine production: needle free vaccination.
Jordan shares the story of Air-Tite Products, a company with nearly 100 years of history that began on a poultry farm in southern New Jersey and has grown into a multi species animal health, human health, industrial, veterinary lab, and aesthetic health business. From traditional syringes to advanced vaccination devices, Air-Tite continues to focus on solutions that fit real production needs rather than creating complexity without purpose.
The conversation centers on the HSW EPIG needle free device, designed for vaccinating piglets through the nursery phase. Jordan explains how the system works, how it delivers vaccine intramuscularly without a needle, and why this approach may help reduce stress on animals while also supporting more consistent, practical vaccination protocols in the barn.
A key part of the discussion focuses on biosecurity. Casey and Jordan explore how shared needles can create risk in production systems, why needle free technology may help reduce the possibility of disease transfer, and how vaccination delivery tools can become part of a broader strategy for protecting herd health.
The episode also looks at worker safety and animal welfare, including the risks of accidental needle sticks, the physical demands of vaccination work, and the potential benefits of moving toward devices that are easier, safer, and more efficient to use. Jordan also introduces newer technology such as the HSW Jetpack, which separates the compressor and battery from the handheld injector to create a lighter and more flexible vaccination experience.
Beyond needle free systems, the conversation touches on other Air-Tite and HSW technologies, including battery powered vaccination devices, tube fed and bottle fed setups, and traditional syringe options designed for everyday use across animal production.
Topics covered include:
- Why needle free vaccination is gaining attention in swine production
- How Air-Tite Products has evolved over nearly 100 years
- The role of vaccination devices in biosecurity programs
- How shared needles may contribute to disease transfer risk
- Animal welfare and stress considerations during vaccination
- Worker safety and the importance of reducing accidental needle sticks
- How the HSW EPIG needle free device works
- What the HSW Jetpack may offer for lighter, more flexible vaccination
- The importance of matching technology to real production needs
Where traditional syringes, battery powered devices, and needle free systems fit in practical animal health programs
This episode is a great listen for swine producers, veterinarians, animal health professionals, production managers, and anyone interested in practical tools that support biosecurity, worker safety, animal welfare, and more efficient vaccination strategies.
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