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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Billy Flowers from North Carolina State University shares his expertise on gilt development and longevity in swine production. He explores the challenges related to first-litter gilt productivity, the importance of gestation and lactation periods, and how genetics and nutrition affect lifetime productivity. Learn about strategies to improve gilt development and reduce early-stage reproductive failures. Tune in on all major platforms!
"Most of the 80% of the removals or gilts that are delivered to commercial sow farms are never actually bred or enter production."
Meet the guest: Dr. Billy Flowers is the William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor of Animal Science at North Carolina State University. His research focuses on improving fertility and productivity in swine, and he has published over 170 peer-reviewed articles. Recognized with several awards, Dr. Flowers' work has advanced the understanding of swine reproductive health.
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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Billy Flowers from North Carolina State University shares his expertise on gilt development and longevity in swine production. He explores the challenges related to first-litter gilt productivity, the importance of gestation and lactation periods, and how genetics and nutrition affect lifetime productivity. Learn about strategies to improve gilt development and reduce early-stage reproductive failures. Tune in on all major platforms!
"Most of the 80% of the removals or gilts that are delivered to commercial sow farms are never actually bred or enter production."
Meet the guest: Dr. Billy Flowers is the William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor of Animal Science at North Carolina State University. His research focuses on improving fertility and productivity in swine, and he has published over 170 peer-reviewed articles. Recognized with several awards, Dr. Flowers' work has advanced the understanding of swine reproductive health.
Liked this one? Donโt stop now โ Hereโs what we think youโll love!
What you will learn:
Theย Swine it Podcast Show Canadaย is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:
* Swine Veterinary Partners
-ย dsm-firmenich
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
Website: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada
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