The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast · Wisenetix

Dr. Lee Johnston: Fetal Programming in Swine | Ep. 200

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Low birth weight gilts produce 11% fewer pigs and have 45% less herd life due to fetal programming effects.

Dr. Lee Johnston discusses fetal programming in swine, explaining how in-utero factors like nutrition affect pig survival, growth, and reproductive performance. He highlights research on zinc supplementation improving birth weight and survival, with insights from studies in Brazil and ongoing environmental considerations.

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