Kerri Hopkins: Revolutionizing Gilt Selection | Ep. 238

Mastering gilt selection and retention is pivotal for driving genetic advancements and bolstering productivity in the swine industry. Kerri Hopkins, a veteran in swine genetics, imparts her expertise on the critical aspects of gilt selection and retention. Highlighting its impact on sow farm efficiency, she also explores the development of breeding strategies and the pivotal role of technology in shaping future selection processes. This episode provides essential insights for industry professionals. Discover how these methodologies are revolutionizing swine genetics by tuning in on all major platforms.

"Our goal is to ensure the best females enter our sow farms for optimal breeding results."

What you’ll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:09) Introduction
• (03:14) Importance of proper gilt selection
• (04:38) Key metrics for gilt selection success
• (06:16) Future directions in gilt selection technology
• (07:51) Discussing sow mortality trends and solutions
• (18:13) The crucial role of people in swine industry success
• (21:29) Final questions

Meet the guest: Kerri Hopkins, Senior Genetic Service Manager at New Fashion Pork, with 38 years of experience in the swine industry. Kerri shares her profound knowledge of gilt selection and retention, highlighting the importance of choosing the right breeding stock for long-term productivity and genetic advancement.

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