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Inside the Helix

Inside the Helix

DNA Genetics

“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.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Inside the Helix episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Inside the Helix for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Inside the Helix episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Inside the Helix - Precision Livestock Farming
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05/14/24 • 20 min

Precision livestock farming can assist producers with the increased production demand and decrease resources. Lexi Meister, nucleus support with DNA Genetics, discusses the benefits and opportunities of precision livestock farming. Using these new technologies decrease subjectivity and increase accuracy of production.

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Inside the Helix - Pre-Production Boar Management
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04/30/24 • 14 min

A fertile boar is an important component of any swine operation. In this episode, Dr. Ashley Hartman, research coordinator with DNA Genetics, explains her research focused on the terminal Duroc boar. Through her work, she's exploring pre-production boar management and its impact on future semen quality.

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Inside the Helix - Truck Wash Biosecurity

Truck Wash Biosecurity

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04/16/24 • 11 min

Biosecurity protocols must be strictly followed in swine operations to prevent disease outbreaks. Having a truck wash system is an important component of a robust biosecurity plan. Ryan Strain, director of transportation with Pillen Family Farms and DNA Genetics, explains what swine producers should consider as part of their truck wash protocol.

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Inside the Helix - Brazilian Pork Industry

Brazilian Pork Industry

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03/19/24 • 22 min

Brazil is the world's fourth largest pork producing country. Recently, Glauber Machado, a Brazilian businessman, veterinarian and DNA Genetics distributor, was in the United States and visited with "Inside the Helix." He discussed reasons behind the industry growth, challenges and opportunities for Brazilian producers.

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Inside the Helix - Gilt Development Strategies
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03/05/24 • 17 min

For many swine producers, gilts are the future of their farms. Ensuring gilts reach their full potential is key in overall gilt development. In this episode, Dr. Christine Mainquist-Whigham, veterinarian and director of health with DNA Genetics and Pillen Family Farms, describes DNA's research focused on stocking density. She also explains the impact stocking density has on the timing of estrus and heat checking accuracy.

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Inside the Helix - Why Weigh Gilts?

Why Weigh Gilts?

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02/20/24 • 18 min

While weighing gilts can be a tedious process, it's critical to the reproductive success of a farm. In this episode, Brady McNeil, multiplication business lead with DNA Genetics, explains why weighing gilts is so beneficial, and he describes various ways to complete this process.

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Inside the Helix - Improving Robustness through Genetics
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02/06/24 • 19 min

Swine producers want animals that are robust, meaning pigs that are resilient and can perform well no matter the environmental challenges that exist. In this episode, Dr. Tom Rathje, Chief Technical Officer with DNA Genetics, explains why improving robustness matters, and he describes how DNA Genetics is maximizing on this trait through its genetic program.

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Inside the Helix - Technical Support: Walk-Thrus & Troubleshooting
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01/23/24 • 17 min

Routine walk-thrus can help identify and troubleshoot potential problems producers may be experiencing on their farms. In this episode, Paul Faris, technical services specialist with DNA Genetics, explains why producers might schedule a walk-thru or troubleshooting visit, and he describes the process of these events.

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Inside the Helix - Sow Farrowing Care

Sow Farrowing Care

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01/09/24 • 12 min

In the fifth and final part of our miniseries focused on DNA Genetics' "Five Pillars of Reproductive Care," Dr. Jason Schneider, technical consultant, describes sow farrowing care. In the segment, Dr. Schneider discusses recommendations on gestation lengths, feeding rates, farrowing assistance and farrowing room temperatures.

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Inside the Helix - Hard Starting Pigs

Hard Starting Pigs

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05/28/24 • 11 min

As the U.S. swine industry has shifted more toward a Duroc sire in the last decade, some producers have noticed a difference in how the pigs transition from weaning to nursery. Hear from Dr. Amanda Cross, director of genetic programs, on how the DNA Genetics Line 600 can improve your experience with starting your pigs properly in the nursery.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Inside the Helix have?

Inside the Helix currently has 46 episodes available.

What topics does Inside the Helix cover?

The podcast is about Genetics, Podcasts, Technology and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Inside the Helix?

The episode title 'Precision Livestock Farming' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Inside the Helix?

The average episode length on Inside the Helix is 18 minutes.

How often are episodes of Inside the Helix released?

Episodes of Inside the Helix are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Inside the Helix?

The first episode of Inside the Helix was released on Mar 20, 2023.

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