Dr. Grant Weaver: Improving Breeding Herd Efficiency | Ep. 370

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Grant Weaver, Livestock Technical Services Veterinarian at Aurora Pharmaceutical, explains how reproductive technologies can improve breeding herd efficiency. He discusses estrus and ovulation synchronization, fixed-time insemination, labor efficiency, pig flow, and the management conditions required for successful implementation. Learn how reproductive planning can support more predictable swine production. Listen now on all major platforms!“Reproductive tools create value when they make breeding, labor, and pig flow more predictable without replacing strong herd management.”Meet the guest: Dr. Grant Weaver is a Livestock Technical Services Veterinarian at Aurora Pharmaceutical. A graduate of Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Weaver spent 23 years in private practice before moving into production-system and industry veterinary services in 2012. Dr. Weaver has served in the current role with Aurora Pharmaceutical since 2019, supporting livestock products and their technical application in the field. Hear Dr. Grant Weaver on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Swine Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in swine nutrition.Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:34) Introduction(03:58) Reproductive technologies(05:59) How synchronization works(09:34) Breeding herd efficiency(13:24) Pig flow and health(17:09) Management fundamentals(19:36) Final questionsThe Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Aurora Pharmaceuticals* National Pork Board* Cargill* SunHy* Adisseo- EveryPig- dsm-firmenich- DietForge𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Swine it Podcast ShowLinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast ShowInstagram: The Swine it Podcast ShowFacebook: The Swine it Podcast ShowTikTok: The Swine it Podcast Show