In this episode of The Swine It Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Laura Greiner, a respected professor and the director of the Iowa Pork Industry Center, discusses key strategies for the nutritional management and development of gilts. Dr. Greiner shares her extensive experience in swine production, emphasizing the importance of proper feeding, health management, and the unique needs of developing gilts. Her insights into optimizing gilt development from weaning through to gestation provide valuable lessons on enhancing reproductive performance and longevity in swine herds. This episode is a must-listen for professionals in the swine industry, offering practical advice and research-backed recommendations for raising healthy, productive gilts.

"When we discuss developing gilts, it's crucial to distinguish them from finished pigs. They are not one and the same."

What you’ll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:30) Introduction
• (03:38) Gilt feeding management
• (09:33) Reproductive success training
• (11:56) Nutritional growth considerations
• (16:52) Growth research insights
• (21:23) Mammary development strategies
• (26:58) Final questions
• (31:19) Conclusion

Meet the guest: Dr. Laura Greiner, an Assistant Professor and the Director of the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University brings over 13 years of experience in swine production research, focusing on sow amino acid requirements and nutrition formulation. Her work aims to enhance gilt development and reproductive performance through practical feeding management and health strategies.

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* Nutrition Partners

* Precision Veterinary Services

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