Dr. Max Rothschild: Future of Pig Breeding | Ep. 232

Understanding the complexities of pig genetics is crucial for the swine industry's advancement and sustainability. In this episode, Dr. Max Rothschild, esteemed geneticist and Iowa State University's retired scientist delves into 40 years of swine genetics advancements. He covers key traits like disease resistance and feed efficiency, exploring their industry impact and future trends. Tune in to this episode now!"In genetic selection, focusing on multiple traits simultaneously is crucial yet challenging."What you’ll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:09) Introduction(03:05) Complexity of genetic selection in pigs(04:01) Cross-breeding strategies in pig genetics(06:03) Genetic selection for feed efficiency(13:18) Role of AI and technology in animal health(27:00) Future advancements in genetics(35:13) The final questionsMeet the guest: Meet Dr. Max F. Rothschild, a retired Distinguished Professor from Iowa State University with over four decades of experience in animal genetics. A pivotal figure in pig genetics, Dr. Rothschild has significantly influenced the field through his role as Director of the Center for Integrated Animal Genomics. His academic journey spans from a BS in Animal Science at UC Davis to a Ph.D. in Animal Breeding from Cornell University, underlining a lifelong dedication to advancing animal science.The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- AcuFast- Cloudfarms- Eastman- FeedFlo- Adisseo- Bioverse- dsm-firmenich- MetaFarms- MS Gold- AB VistaGive us a Rating & Review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1460280128Are 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