Associations between foetal size and ovarian development in the pig
Postnatal differences in the reproductive potential of growth restricted females are programmed early in gestation.
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Causes of regular returns to estrus: the sow
This article covers the main sow-related factors that can cause regular returns to estrus.
Effect of different levels of taurine on boar semen quality
The proper addition of taurine to the semen extender suppresses sperm damage and subsequent dysfunction during liquid preservation.
New Zealand rules sow farrowing crates "unlawful"
The High Court declared regulations and minimum standards regarding farrowing crates and mating stalls unlawful and invalid.
Causes of regular returns to estrus: the seminal dose or boar
This article covers the main semen- or boar-related factors that can cause regular returns to estrus.
Breed cards: Turopolje Pig (Turopoljska svinja)
Turopolje pig is a fatty-type pig breed created during the Middle Ages in Turopolje region in Central Croatia. Due to its modest demands, resilience and good adaptation to outdoor rearing, the Turopolje pig has been an important food source for the local population for centuries.
Topigs Norsvin USA names John Eggert new CEO
John Eggert will officially assume the CEO position on January 1, 2021.
Vulva width could serve as useful gilt selection criteria
Reproductive tract scoring methods as a tool for identify gilts with improved productivity as breeding herd females.
CEO of Danish Genetics resigns
After nearly two years in the seat Lars Dall has decided to resign from his position as CEO of Danish Genetics. The search for a new CEO has begun.
Hypor welcomes Joop Kersten as new Managing Director Business Unit Swine
With over 20 years of experience in the agriculture industry, Joop Kersten will manage Hypor's Business Unit Swine.
When are the returns happening?
Total returns to estrus should not exceed 8%; if they do, we must ask ourselves when they occur.
In utero heat stress alters postnatal phenotypes in swine
Pigs exposed to in utero heat stress develop a variety of postnatal phenotypes that prevent profitable production, and compromise health, and welfare in commercial production systems.
Breed cards: Schwäbisch-Hällisches Pig
The traditional, local breed Schwäbisch-Hällisches Schwein, was developed about 200 years ago in the region of Hohenlohe in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Danish Pig Genetics hires Tore Buhrkall
The Danish breeding company Danish Genetics puts the pig breeder’s everyday life in center as they hire Tore Buhrkall who has more than 20 years of experience within breeding and multiplication.
Hypor: Finding the right pig for the right system
A producer's experience using group housing with the Hypor Libra* and his advice for producers looking to switch to this system.
Do feed level, diet, and parity during weaning-to-estrus affect sow reproductive performance?
Neither feeding level nor diet type during the weaning to estrus interval had an impact on sow reproductive performance.