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It's no secret, we know that market barrows perform better than gilts. But should we look at this challenge as a cost of business or revenue opportunity? A recent KSU published paper has economically quantified the Gilt Gap at an estimated -$3.60/gilt for producers and -$5.00/gilt for integrators compared to barrows. Hear from two experts – Dr. Steve Pollmann, nutritionist and industry consultant, and Dr. Ben Bohrer, OSU Meat Scientist, discuss how IMPROVEST® (gonadotropin releasing factor analog-diphtheria toxoid conjugate) 0.2 mg/mL, now approved for temporarily suppressing estrus in gilts, can help the industry produce market gilts that perform more like barrows.
Joining us as speakers will be:
Ben Bohrer
Assistant Professor, Meat Scientis
The Ohio State University
Dr. Ben Bohrer is an assistant professor of meat science and muscle biology at The Ohio State University. Ben completed his graduate education majoring in animal sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (PhD 2016) and The Ohio State University (MSc 2013). He has authored or co-authored numerous works.
Steve Pollmann
Nutritionist and Industry Consultant
DSP Consulting LLC
Dr. Steve Pollmann earned his BS in animal science from Utah State University; MS and PhD in swine nutrition from the University of Nebraska. He’s currently the owner of DSP Consulting LLC after retiring from Murphy-Brown LLC in May 2014. Steve works with clients on product development and swine production improvement.
Andy Vance - Moderator
Director, Strategic Accounts
Farm Progress
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