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Genetics and reproduction

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Piglets weaned per sow lifetime, the hidden index

One of the indices that is generating much interest is the one referred to the number of weaned piglets per sow lifetime (WSL). This index refers to the total number of piglets that a sow has weaned throughout its productive life.

Piglets weaned per sow lifetime, the hidden index

Indirect genetic effects for growth rate in domestic pigs alter aggressive and manipulative biting behaviour

The results of this study show opportunities to reduce harmful biting behaviours in pigs.

Indirect genetic effects for growth rate in domestic pigs alter aggres

Sudden rise in returns to oestrus

A farrow-to-finish farm went from 10% to 50% of returns to oestrus, and almost 90% of them were regular.

Sudden rise in returns to oestrus

The effect of age, interval collection and season on selected semen parameters and prediction of AI boars productivity

The possibility of planning the production level has a special importance for AI stations, and its inaccuracy should be minimized by eliminating the factors differentiating the quantity and quality of the ejaculate.

The effect of age, interval collection and season on selected semen pa

Gilt replacement simulator

Tool that allows you to calculate the replacement rate in your farm

The genetic correlation between scapula shape and shoulder lesions in sows

It is expected to improve the genetic progress of shoulder lesions and body condition score.

The genetic correlation between scapula shape and shoulder lesions in

Graph 1. Production throughout the lifetime of the sow according to piglets born.

How can farm production be increased with the use of Supersows?

The key lies in gilt management ...

How can farm production be increased with the use of Supersows?

Figure 1: Storage unit with an outer temperature-display, and open shelvings (wire racks) to allow air circulation.

Optimal on-farm semen doses management: key points to control

Occasionally, breeders end up using semen with a suboptimal fertilizing ability due to inadequate storage conditions.

Optimal on-farm semen doses management: key points to control

Effects of the different levels of dietary vitamin D on boar performance and semen quality

The possible mechanism of vitamin D action on boar performance was explored.

Effects of the different levels of dietary vitamin D on boar performan

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Question of the week

17-Oct-2018

For how many days the faeces of pigs infected with the ASF virus remain infectious at a temperature of 4ºC?

10-Oct-2018

Which of these viruses is larger?

27-Sep-2018

Resistomes in pig faeces are:

20-Sep-2018

Does an excessive brightness have any effect on tail biting?