Do I have dead pregnant sows? What could be the cause?
If my farrowing rate is low, but the returns to estrus, abortions, and culled pregnant sows are all normal, I probably have dead sows...
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Reproductive performance and expression of imprinted genes in somatic cell cloned boars
Cloned boars could be highly effective for proliferation of pigs with desirable characteristics, preservation of genetic resources and risk reduction against epidemic diseases.
Danish Genetics launches renewed breeding goals
The breeding goal traits are specifically considered to have economic importance to pork producers and great genetic potential for genetic improvement.
Danbred establishes subsidiary in Germany
"Fenker & Hellebusch and DanBred’s combined knowledge of the German market will be invaluable in supporting local customers with a service that is second to none."
Topigs Norsvin records strong growth in turnover
Investments in innovation boost turnover to new record.
Tips for cervical insemination
Despite being a well-known technique, mistakes are still made with its application on farms, and questions are raised that we will try to answer.
Breed cards: Mora Romagnola Pig
The Mora Romagnola is a breed of pig from Emilia-Romagna, in northern Italy. The name ‘Mora’ was codified in 1942 and is due to its colour, dark brown tending to black.
Effect of boar seminal dose type: cervical compared with post-cervical insemination
Post-cervical artificial insemination doses took less time than cervical doses to reach the desired temperature, but sperm quality was similar for CAI- and PCAI-doses during storage.
Oral progesterone and caffeine in late gestation affects pigs
Caffeine supplementation of sows receiving progesterone to prevent premature farrowing impaired piglet survival during, and shortly after parturition.
Breed cards: Mangalitsa (Swallow-Belly Mangalitsa) Pig
Mangalitsa is an autochthonous fatty type pig breed, created from the old Serbian Šumadinka breed.
PIC and Otrada form a strategic relationship
Russian customers will benefit from PIC’s leading genetic program and Otrada’s excellence in elite genetic production, distribution and customer service.
Intake patterns of lactating sows: More important than you may realize.
Deviations from the sow's normal consumption pattern during the lactation phase have important production implications.
IPVS2020: Scientific Committee announces complete scientific program
The event will bring together some of the world's most renowned researchers from June 2nd to 5th in the city of Rio de Janeiro
Mexico: Guanajuato will have a Swine Reproduction and Innovation Center
The main objective of the facility is the inclusion of small and medium-scale producers, who will have access to top quality genetics.
Breed cards: Lietuvos Baltosios Senojo Tipo
Lietuvos Baltosios senojo tipo pigs are remaining purebred pigs of local Lithuanian pig breed (Lietuvos Baltosios) adapted to the specific local environment and locally available feedstuffs.
Evaluating the effect of dietary L-arginine supplementation during early gestation of gilts on plasma metabolites and embryo development
L-arginine supplementation may increase embryos growth during early gestation.