The most important part of a productive sows life: Managing the farrowing transition

Having a successful lactation involves multiple processes going correctly. In this episode Paul Faris with DNA Technical Services discusses the key steps team members need to think about to minimize wean 0 sows, maximize the number weaning more than 11 and have 90% of the females cycle back in 5 days.  The discussion starts with setting the female up for success prior to farrowing and goes through the farrowing process to post farrow environment and feed management.

What is Inside the Helix?

“Inside the Helix” is a podcast presentation from DNA Genetics that focuses on all things that matter to the pork industry. Hear from DNA's team of geneticists, veterinarians, animal care providers, nutritionists and other industry-leading experts as they explore pig production from genetic improvement all the way to meat quality.