Inside the Helix

<p>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 temperature-reading technologies—their benefits...

<p>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 care and help manage variation in body weight...

<p>In this episode, Dr. Tom Rathje dives into why maternal lines matter and how they influence grow-finish performance from start to finish. </p>

<p>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 management routines to key welfare and performance...

<p>In this episode, Dr. Steve Kitt joins us to reveal the age-specific amino acid strategies every pig producer needs to know. From young pigs that thrive on low-protein, synthetic-boosted diets to finishers that falter...

<p>In this episode, Dr. Steve Kitt breaks down what leads to feed outages, the impact they have on pig performance and profitability, and the practical steps producers can take to prevent them. Tune in to learn how to...

<p>In this episode, Dr. Iara Solar Diaz explores how the environment shapes genetic selection programs. She explains how geneticists account for environmental factors and identify animals with the resilience needed to...

<p>In this episode, Dr. Iara Solar Diaz explores how the environment shapes genetic selection programs. She explains how geneticists account for environmental factors and identify animals with the resilience needed to...

<p>In this episode, Dr. Randy Borg highlights DNA’s maternal program, exploring how strategic selection plays a key role in sow retention and long-term productivity.</p>

<p>In this episode, Drs. Amanda Cross and Vishesh Bhatia explore the journey of full program testing on the DNA Genetics' market pig, discussing how the concept was born, developed, and brought to life as a project...

<p>In this episode, Dr. Christine Mainquist-Whigham breaks down when a herd depopulation and repopulation strategy makes sense and what producers need to consider before making the decision. From identifying the right...

<p>Join Dr. Steve Terlouw in the second part of the reproductive management series as he discusses various tool for managing the estrous cycle. Dr. Terlouw shares various insights for managing gilts and sows for...

<p>Dr. John Sonderman joins us to launch a two-part series on reproductive tools. In this episode, we unpack the practice of sow induction—its benefits, risks, and how it can shape farrowing outcomes. Dr. Sonderman...

<p>In this episode, Dr. Ashley Hartman dives into the science behind pooled semen in the U.S. swine industry. She explains what pooled semen is, why it's used, and what recent research reveals about how sires are...

<p>At DNA Genetics, we’re always looking for ways to deliver a better pig. In this episode, Dr. Tom Rathje explores how digital phenotyping can accelerate genetic progress—both in traits we already measure and those we...