“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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Don't Sweat Summer Losses: Smarter Cooling for Better Performance

Summer growth suppression in finishing pigs is one of the most persistent and costly seasonal challenges in the pork industry. In this episode, Dr. Steve Kitt discusse...

Measuring What Matters: New Temperature Technologies

Dr. Jamie Madigan joins us to talk about the role of temperature monitoring in pig health and share insights from a Pillen Family Farms study evaluating new temperatur...

The Real Cost of Re-Mixing Nursery Pigs

Moving and mixing pigs in the nursery is a common practice on commercial farms. Producers often pull smaller or compromised pigs into recovery pens to give them extra ...

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...

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