Page 2 of articles about genetics-reproduction in Swine news

Australian sow numbers are projected to rise to around 294,000 head in 2021–22.

Swine imports to increase in 2017 due to demand for high-quality genetics.

The CASTRUM study shows large differences in practice in European countries.

This latest move forms part of a large-scale development of the Punjabi pig sector and experts say it could open the door to other British suppliers.

EU PIG is a new concept which aims to improve the connection between producers and the latest science, husbandry techniques and technologies from within their industry via fellow producers, academics and advisors connected through thematic and regional platforms.

The Council adopted the regulation on zootechnical and genealogical conditions for the breeding, trade in and entry into the Union of purebred breeding animals, hybrid breeding pigs and their germinal products.

This change would remove some of the current restrictions on imports of ruminants, breeding swine and their products from Malta.

Canadian cattle and swine breeders can immediately begin exporting to this market. Georgian breeders also benefit by gaining access to Canada’s world-class animal genetics.

FAO issues guidelines on conservation and use of world’s genetic resources for food and agriculture

This new journal, which puts the pig in a central position, has been jointly established by the ECPHM and EAPHM.

The European Parliament has just begun its examination of the proposal and is expected to adopt its position on 5 May 2015.

The EMBRAPA has just launched in the market the female genetic line MO25C, betting on a low-fat pork, and thus offering an added value for the producers.

France has been, continuously, the country with the highest productivity in comparison with Spain and The Netherlands, reaching 28.70 weaned piglets per sow and year in 2013.

There were trade restrictions due to the presence of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED) in both countries.

The patented method has allowed the definition of the minimum genetic traits that allow to identify the Cinta Senese breed (genotype) and the genetic variability level within the breed.

This agreement will strengthen the pig meat, fowl and wine exports.