In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Billy Flowers from North Carolina State University shares his expertise on gilt development and longevity in swine production. He explores the challenges related to first-litter gilt productivity, the importance of gestation and lactation periods, and how genetics and nutrition affect lifetime productivity. Learn about strategies to improve gilt development and reduce early-stage reproductive failures. Tune in on all major platforms!

"Most of the 80% of the removals or gilts that are delivered to commercial sow farms are never actually bred or enter production."

Meet the guest: Dr. Billy Flowers is the William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor of Animal Science at North Carolina State University. His research focuses on improving fertility and productivity in swine, and he has published over 170 peer-reviewed articles. Recognized with several awards, Dr. Flowers' work has advanced the understanding of swine reproductive health.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00 ) Highlight
• (01:10 ) Introduction
• (01:33 ) Gilt reproductive health
• (05:31 ) Birth weight effects
• (07:31 ) Neonatal period importance
• (10:32 ) Gestation's critical role
• (17:40 ) Post-weaning growth strategies
• (27:44 ) Final questions

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* Swine Veterinary Partners

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