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Inside the Helix

Inside the Helix

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 “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.©2023 - DNA Genetics
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  • Don't Sweat Summer Losses: Smarter Cooling for Better Performance

    Don't Sweat Summer Losses: Smarter Cooling for Better Performance
    Apr 7 2026

    Summer growth suppression in finishing pigs is one of the most persistent and costly seasonal challenges in the pork industry. In this episode, Dr. Steve Kitt discusses how misters in finishers can help producers recover approximately 7 pounds of live bodyweight and 5 pounds of carcass weight during summer marketing periods.
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    17 min
  • Measuring What Matters: New Temperature Technologies

    Measuring What Matters: New Temperature Technologies
    Mar 10 2026

    Dr. Jamie Madigan joins us to talk about the role of temperature monitoring in pig health and share insights from a Pillen Family Farms study evaluating new temperature-reading technologies—their benefits, limitations, and what they mean for the future of herd management.

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    14 min
  • The Real Cost of Re-Mixing Nursery Pigs

    The Real Cost of Re-Mixing Nursery Pigs
    Feb 10 2026

    Moving and mixing pigs in the nursery is a common practice on commercial farms. Producers often pull smaller or compromised pigs into recovery pens to give them extra care and help manage variation in body weight. While this can improve welfare, mixing pigs also changes their social groups and may increase exposure to disease. In this episode, Dr. Christine Mainquist-Whigham reviews a recent trial that looked at how different nursery movement strategies affect pig growth, health, and survival in real-world nursery barns.
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    12 min
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