Preparing gilts with purpose, managing to maximize genetic potential
About this episode
The episode discusses how to enhance sow productivity by preparing gilts with purpose and managing health and stress.
Most farms chase averages and miss the levers that actually move sow productivity. We pull back the curtain on what truly drives reproduction and lifetime output: preparing gilts with purpose, managing health and stress to guard genetic potential, and leaning on objective, repeatable data instead of gut feel. With Dr. Chad Yoder of Elanco Animal Health, we connect the dots between environment, selection intensity, and the everyday choices that decide whether a sow flourishes or falls behind. ...
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Chad Yoder
Topics covered
- sow productivity
- gilts preparation
- animal health
- genetic potential
- data management
Keywords
- sow productivity
- gilts
- animal health
- genetic potential
- data management
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Elanco Animal Health
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