The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Mark Knauer: Feeding Strategies to Shorten Farrowing Duration | Ep. 164
Mar 27, 2025In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mark Knauer from North Carolina State University shares insights on strategies to shorten farrowing duration. He explores the impact of genetics, nutrition, and environmental factors on farrowing outcomes, highlighting research-backed techniques to improve piglet vitality and reduce stillbirths. Listen now on all major platforms!
What will you learn:
- Importance of farrowing duration
- Genetic vs. nutritional factors
- Tech to shorten farrowing duration
- Feeding strategies for sows
Meet the guest:
Dr. Mark Knauer is a Swine Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University with over 13 years of experience in swine genetics and production management. He previously served as Director of Animal Science at the National Pork Board and holds degrees from Iowa State University, North Carolina State University, and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
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