Dr. Christopher Tuggle: Genetic Tools for Resilience | Ep. 340

2026-02-10

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Christopher Tuggle from Iowa State University shares how genomic science is shaping disease resilience in pigs. He discusses the role of transcriptomics, blood-based genetic testing, and resilience-focused selection in modern breeding strategies. Learn how large-scale data and molecular tools are enhancing swine health. Listen now on all major platforms!"We're really trying to understand whether we can predict the future growth or disease resistance of that animal by looking earlier in the blood sample."Meet...

"We're really trying to understand whether we can predict the future growth or disease resistance of that animal by looking earlier in the blood sample."

Meet the guest: Dr. Christopher Tuggle is a Distinguished Professor of Agriculture at Iowa State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. in Chemistry from St. Cloud State University. His work in swine genomics focuses on improving disease resilience and immune function through advanced molecular research.

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