In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Will Taylor from Iowa State University shares his research on locomotion scoring and structural evaluations in pigs. He explains the importance of structural evaluation and how early detection of movement issues can improve swine welfare and performance. Dr. Taylor also discusses body condition scoring and its role in sow productivity. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Locomotion score is how the angles fit together and how the animal is able to travel based on those angles."
Meet the guest: Dr. Will Taylor earned his M.S. and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Animal Science at Iowa State University, where he also serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor and Livestock Judging Coach. His academic journey includes degrees from Lincoln Land Community College and Western Illinois University. His research addresses welfare, nutrition, and evaluation methods for the swine industry.
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What you will learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:44) Introduction
- (06:18) Locomotion score system
- (09:21) Scoring in the field
- (15:52) Video-based pig assessment
- (18:52) Body condition scoring
- (21:45) Evaluation in pig selection
- (01:44) Final three questions
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