The Swine it Podcast Show - Dr. Gary Rohrer: Predicting Gilt Lameness | Ep. 362

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!

What you'll learn:  

• Early lameness detection
• Gait analysis technology
• Behavioral data tracking
• Genetic selection
• Future sensor tools

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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