Future reproductive study focuses should be multidisciplinary, and could follow a number of direction. Of importance is the continued study of genetics x environment on phenotype expression. This could aid understanding of the correlation between litter size and birth weights – which are related, but not completely linear. Also, to close the phenomic gap that exists for traits with low heritability, and have multiple genes involved. It will be important to take a multidisciplinary approach to research for nutrition-reproduction studies, and management for first parity sows. The effect of open housing on the estrus cycle, and gamete biology are areas that will continue to require study, especially working on freezing sperm and eggs. Ways to help  reach these research goals could include in-house research facilities in commercial barns, training students, and focusing on research that can be applied quickly into commercial barns.