China reduces its target for breeding sows again
China's Ministry of Agriculture is again adjusting the national target for breeding sows to strengthen control over pig production.
articles about genetics-reproduction
PIC® sires. Catalog of lines and selection objectives (2/2)
Genetics plays a key role in the farm's future, with the terminal sire being a crucial investment due to its high impact on the pork value chain.
Nontargeted plasma metabolomics associated with sow lifetime productivity traits
Characterization of plasma profiles among post fourth parity dams with differing lifetime born-alive and weaned production traits suggested unique features that may be related to various physiological systems, including immunological, metabolic, and hormonal.
Argentina: Pork production grew 15.7% in the first quarter of 2026
The Argentine pork sector continues to experience sustained growth in both production and slaughter.
Heat stress in sows: hidden consequences for sow and offspring performance
When foetuses develop in a heat-stressed gestation sow, a condition known as in utero heat stress occurs, and piglets may be born smaller with impaired gut microbiome and immune function. Additionally, these piglets show greater susceptibility to stress later in life. Although these consequences are not always immediately apparent, they are important to manage and prevent.
United States: Swine inventory shows slight increase through March 2026
The higher number of weaned piglets per litter compensated for the decrease in the inventory of breeding females.
Genome-wide association study identified genomic regions and putative candidate genes affecting different backfat layers in Landrace pigs
Different backfat layers were regulated by distinct genetic variations.
Darby Genetics and Nucleus strengthen international partnership with renewed cooperation agreement
The signing took place in South Korea during an official visit by board members from Cooperl, the parent cooperative of Nucleus.
Transabdominal ultrasound guided AAV9-GFP delivery in fetal pigs: a translational and minimally invasive model for in utero fetal gene therapy
These results instill optimism for the prospect of implementing gene therapies in utero to prevent or correct many human genetic diseases, specifically multisystem disorders such as mitochondrial diseases.
Effects of long-term replacement of soybean meal with canola meal in sow diets on reproductive performance and litter outcomes
Canola meal may be considered as a sustainable protein source for sow diets without affecting reproductive performance and health.
Buserelin shortens the estrus-to-ovulation interval and improves the pregnancy outcomes in gilts treated with a fixed-time artificial insemination
Buserelin has advantages in centralizing induced ovulation and thus improving fixed-time artificial insemination outcomes.
Canadian regulators determine PIC’s PRRS-resistant pigs are safe for consumption and approved for manufacturing and importing
Approval was granted after three separate Canadian regulatory agencies conducted independent reviews of research and data.
Topigs Norsvin announces appointment of new Director in France
Jean-Jacques Simon is the company's new Director of Topigs Norsvin France.
Canada approves PRRS-resistant pigs for use in food and feed
These pigs have been deemed safe for human consumption and for use in livestock feeds.
Hendrix Genetics partners with Huanshan Group to launch swine nucleus farm in China
The new Hendrix Huanshan Nucleus Farm in Yuexi embodies the shared ambition of Hendrix Genetics and the Huanshan Group to accelerate breeding progress of swine in China.
Preferent KI transfers activities to GFS and PIC-NL: Collaboration for a future-proof swine industry
This collaboration strengthens the availability of high-quality semen and genetics for pig producers in the Netherlands and beyond.