Impact of sperm concentration on sperm morphology
Ejaculates with a high sperm concentration contain a large number of sperm, but have a smaller volume than ejaculates with a lower sperm concentration.
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Effect of supplementing sows with inulin on farrowing duration and piglet performance
The addition of dietary inulin during late gestation has a positive impact on sow reproductive performance.
Non-infectious causes of irregular returns to estrus in sows
This article lists the main non-infectious causes that can lead to irregular returns to estrus.
Hendrix Genetics and BHZP extend their pork pact
Hendrix Genetics, global multi-species animal breeding company and BHZP, Germany's largest pig breeding company, have reached an agreement to extend their contract to start production of db.77 boars in Spain in order to fulfill the growing demand of the db.77 boars in the Spanish and Portuguese markets.
What insemination method should I use?
We continue our series of articles in which swine reproduction and artificial insemination expert Javier Gil shares key points about proper management to improve fertility and prolificacy. This article addresses the criteria to establish correct insemination methods.
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.
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.