The Swine It Podcast Show Canada - Dr. Laura Greiner: Gilt Development Secrets | Ep. 48
Feb 15, 2024
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.
What will you learn:
- Gilt nutrition essentials
- Health and vaccination strategy
- Reproductive performance tips
- Longevity and growth research
- Mammary development insights
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.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
