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Creep Feeding Research
Creep feeding has long been a strategy for producers to transition piglets from the sow to solid feed. In this episode, Dr. Amanda Cross, director of genetic program i...
Body Condition Scoring
The body condition of each female plays a key role in her overall value. Having sows over or under conditioned can eat away at a producer's bottom line. In this episod...
Reducing Defects Through Genetic Selection
Defects, such as umbilical hernias, scrotal hernias and cryptorchid, can be economically damaging to swine producers. In this episode, Dr. Iara Solar Diaz, geneticist ...
Technology in Swine Research
Technology is important to research just as research is vital to the improvement of the swine industry. Dalton Obermier is a graduate research assistant and Ph.D. cand...
Agalactia in the Sow Herd
Agalactia is a lactation condition in sows that can impact producers’ bottom lines. In this episode, Dr. Christine Mainquist-Whigham, a veterinarian and director of he...
Full Program Swine Genetics in Action
The most successful genetic programs are those that understand how their pigs perform in real-world environments. In this episode, Dr. Amanda Cross, Director of Geneti...
Seasonal Infertility
Seasonal infertility can be a challenge for the swine industry, especially during the summer and autumn months. In this episode, Dr. Cory Faust, DVM and director of th...
Combating High Feed Costs
Times are tough for pork producers. Inputs are high and prices are low. In this episode of "Inside the Helix," Dr. Steve Kitt, swine nutritionist with DNA Genetics and...
What is the Right Wean Age for My Farm?
Increasing wean age can add value to producers, but this isn't a universal recommendation based upon the economics of individual operations. In this episode of "Inside...
DNA Genetics at the 2023 World Pork Expo
In this bonus episode of "Inside the Helix," Del Birkhofer discusses the World Pork Expo which takes place June 7-9, 2023 in Des Moines. DNA Genetics will be in attend...
Boar Exposure
Boar exposure is an effective tool for sow farm managers to optimize reproductive performance of both gilts and sows. In this episode, Dr. Steve Terlouw discusses best...
Summer Ventilation
Ventilation is the primary influencer of heat and moisture levels within a livestock building. In this episode, Andy Jakubowski, director with Pillen Family Farms, exp...
Gene Editing: Promise and Implications for the Swine Industry
Gene editing can offer countless advantages to the swine industry. Not only can gene editing speed up the traditional breeding process, it has the potential to elimina...
Genetic Selection Against E. coli
E. coli is a common gram-negative bacterium found in the gastrointestinal tracts of pigs. While not all E. coli strains cause harm, the F4/K88 and F18 strains can lead...
Feed Biosecurity
Biosecurity is extremely important to the pork industry in preventing disease outbreaks. In this episode, Dr. Jason Schneider, technical consultant with DNA Genetics, ...
Starting the Nursery Pig
Starting nursery pigs off properly after weaning can significantly impact future success of herds. In this episode, Dr. Christine Mainquist-Whigham, veterinarian and d...
Nurse Sow Strategy: Are we moving too many pigs?
Moving piglets to nurse sows is a common practice within the swine industry. While this management strategy is necessary in some instances, Dr. John Sonderman, directo...
Welcome to "Inside the Helix!"
Welcome to "Inside the Helix," a podcast presentation of DNA Genetics. Throughout this series, hear from industry-leading experts as they explore pig production from g...
