In this special rerun episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Gary Rohrer, Research Geneticist at USDA-ARS, shares findings from his research on identifying early indicators of lameness in gilts. He explains how pressure mats, camera-based behavior tracking, and emerging technologies can support genetic selection for sow longevity and productivity. Learn how movement data might change how producers manage and select replacement gilts. Listen now on all major platforms!
"The distance an animal travels daily in a finishing pen strongly correlates with its lameness outcomes later in the farrowing house."
Meet the guest: Dr. Gary Rohreris a Research Geneticist at USDA-ARS. He earned a Ph.D. in Genetics from Texas A&M University and works on genetic markers linked to swine traits, including meat quality, reproductive performance, feeding behavior, and lameness. Listen to Dr. Gary Rohrer on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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