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 Rohrer is 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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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:10) Introduction
• (03:18) Early lameness detection
• (04:10) Gait analysis technology
• (09:16) Behavior monitoring tools
• (12:37) Applying genetics on-farm
• (18:48) Future of swine research
• (26:21) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Scott Dee, Emeritus Director at Pipestone Research and Emeritus Professor at the University of Minnesota, explains what it will take to create a world without PRRS. He discusses next-generation biosecurity, producer-led collaboration, US SHIP, strategic pig movement, and why belief is the missing piece for PRRS elimination. Listen now on all major platforms!

"A world without PRRS means healthier pigs, stronger welfare, and farms no longer budgeting for yearly disease breaks."

Meet the guest: Dr. Scott Dee is Emeritus Director of Discovery and Innovation at Pipestone Research and Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota. A veterinarian, researcher, and consultant with experience across 33 U.S. states and 27 countries, his work has focused on PRRS transmission, biosecurity, and disease prevention in swine production. Learn more from Dr. Scott Dee on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:37) Introduction
• (06:27) PRRS severity
• (09:17) Biosecurity proof
• (14:11) Elimination vision
• (20:07) US SHIP role
• (25:21) LVI strategy
• (33:17) Final questions

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- Cargill

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- EveryPig

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Edison Magalhaes from Iowa State University explains how data science can turn swine production records into practical decisions. He discusses data integration, analytics models, disease impact measurement, economic modeling, and real-time alerts that help producers move from raw averages to proactive herd management. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Production data becomes more valuable when diagnostic, nutritional, and movement information connects across all production phases to support accurate decision making."

Meet the guest: Dr. Edison Magalhaes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University. His work combines swine production, epidemiology, and data science, with experience in veterinary practice, production management, postdoctoral research, and applied analytics for production systems. Learn more from Dr. Edison Magalhaes on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:10) Introduction
• (05:20) Data integration
• (08:33) Analytics tools
• (13:50) Health outcomes
• (17:38) Economic impact
• (19:47) Data barriers
• (26:55) Final questions

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