Reducing Defects Through Genetic Selection

05/09/2023 19 min Episodio 16
Reducing Defects Through Genetic Selection

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Defects, such as umbilical hernias, scrotal hernias and cryptorchid, can be economically damaging to swine producers. In this episode, Dr. Iara Solar Diaz, geneticist with DNA Genetics, discusses these defects. She also describes what DNA Genetics is doing through its genetic program to significantly reduce the risk of future problems.