“Inside the Helix” is a podcast presentation from DNA Genetics that focuses on all things that matter to the pork industry. Hear from DNA's team of geneticists, veterinarians, animal care providers, nutritionists and other industry-leading experts as they explore pig production from genetic improvement all the way to meat quality.

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Understanding the Maternal Line’s Role in Grow-Finish

In this episode, Dr. Tom Rathje dives into why maternal lines matter and how they influence grow-finish performance from start to finish. 

Inside the Pen: Best Practices for Managing Group-Housed Sows

In this episode, Paul Faris shares practical strategies and proven insights for successfully managing group-housed sows in a pen-based production system. From daily ma...

Precision Protein: Rethinking Amino Acid Sources for Modern Swine

In this episode, Dr. Steve Kitt joins us to reveal the age-specific amino acid strategies every pig producer needs to know. From young pigs that thrive on low-protein,...

Don’t Let the Feed Go Dry: Preventing and Managing Feed Outages in Pig Production

In this episode, Dr. Steve Kitt breaks down what leads to feed outages, the impact they have on pig performance and profitability, and the practical steps producers ca...

Environment’s Impact on a Genetics Program: Part 2

In this episode, Dr. Iara Solar Diaz explores how the environment shapes genetic selection programs. She explains how geneticists account for environmental factors and...

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