Matt Romoser: Gilt Breeding Strategies | Ep. 274

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Matt Romoser, from the Iowa Pork Industry Center, discusses the intricacies of gilt management and its impact on herd productivity. From early selection to optimal breeding strategies, Matt shares valuable insights for maximizing reproductive performance and longevity in swine herds. Listen to the full episode on your preferred platform!"The gilt pool is the reproductive engine of that sow farm, determining the farm's success for the next 12 to 18 months." Meet the guest:Matt Romoser holds a graduate degree from Iowa State University, specializing in swine reproduction and breeding management. He currently serves as a swine field specialist at the Iowa Pork Industry Center, where he collaborates with producers and researchers to enhance swine productivity and sustainability. With a strong background in genetics and production management, Matt is passionate about optimizing gilt development and reproductive performance.(00:00) Introduction(04:17) Gilt selection(19:00) Managing puberty(23:45) Breeding weight(34:56) Nutrition for growth(42:20) Lactation & gilt productivity(45:00) Technology in swine(52:02) Final three questionsThe Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Anitox- AB Vista- SunHy- MetaFarms- Trouw Nutrition- dsm-firmenich- Adisseo- Bioverse- AcuFast- Vaxxinova𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Instagram: The Swine it Podcast ShowLinkedIn: Swine it Podcast