Dr. Andrew Kryzer & Bradley Eckberg: Gilt Management Tips | Ep. 252

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Andrew Kryzer from Fairmont Veterinary Clinic and Bradley Eckberg from Meta Farms discuss the management of gilt development units (GDUs). They explore the importance of data tracking, the challenges of achieving high retention rates in GDUs, and the critical role of training and resources in optimizing herd performance. Tune in to gain practical insights and improve your GDU outcomes."Capturing data early in the GDU process can significantly impact the productivity of the herd." - Bradley Eckberg(00:00) Introduction (01:50) Research and extension (06:50) Common questions in cotton production(08:28) Defoliation challenges and solutions(11:57) Importance of plant growth regulators(22:29) Row spacing and population studies(30:18) Final three questionsMeet the guests:Bradley Eckberg: Bradley Eckber, a senior sales account advisor at Meta Farms, has nearly a decade of experience in various roles, including customer data management and product development. Previously, he worked in pig production at Holden Farms, dealing with grow-finish operations and research collaborations with Kansas State University.Dr. Andrew Kryzer: Dr. Andrew Kryzer, a veterinarian at Fairmont Veterinary Clinic, graduated from the University of Minnesota. He has extensive experience in production management, working with independent swine producers, and conducting research in genetics and feed performance.The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- AcuFast- SunHy- Anitox- dsm-firmenich- Vaxxinova- MetaFarms- Trouw Nutrition- AB Vista- Adisseo- Bioverse- FeedFloAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company? wisenetix.co/custom-podcast𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Instagram: The Swine it Podcast ShowLinkedIn: Swine it Podcast