
Episode #356
Dr. Jay Johnson: Genomic Selection for Thermotolerance in Pigs | Ep. 356
<p>In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, as producers prepare for rising temperatures and seasonal heat stress challenges, Dr. Jay Johnson from the University of Missouri explains how genomic selection can support thermal tolerance in pigs without sacrificing productivity and become part of a broader strategy to improve performance and support animal welfare. He discusses why body temperature alone can be misleading, how heat loss capacity helps identify more resilient pigs, and why gestational heat stress can affect offspring performance long after birth. Listen now on all major platforms!</p><p><br></p><p>"Selecting for heat...






