CEO Martin Bijl leaving Topigs Norsvin
Martin will continue to lead Topigs Norsvin for the next few months and further realize the masterplan formulated in 2017.
Page 21 of articles about genetics-reproduction
Breed cards: Basque pig
The history and current status of Basque pig breed, a South-West of France autochthonous swine breed.
TN Tempo copes better with PRRS
Results from this trial highlight the exceptional attributes of TN Tempo-sired pigs that are “bred for toughness”.
Semen Cardona was at 28th National Hog Convention and Trade Exhibits
Semen Cardona was present last week at 28th National 28th Hog Convention and Trade Exhibit, in Pasay City (Philippines).
Breed cards: Alentejano pig
The history and current status of Alentejano pig breed, a Portuguese autochthonous swine breed.
Absence of seminal plasma from sperm-rich fraction decreases boar sperm quality characteristics
The seminal plasma from the sperm-rich fraction is important for the maintenance of adequate structural and functional characteristics of extended liquid boar semen.
Success is in the Genes for New Hypor Hire
At an age where many young men are still trying to “find themselves”, the newest Hypor geneticist finds himself in a role that’s perfectly suited to his skill set.
Cases of reproductive failure around mating: as real as life itself
Management of dead semen, data analysis, vaccinations,... These are some examples that we will deal with in the following 6 case studies.
A new device for deep cervical artificial insemination in gilts
The use of the deep cervical AI technique provides a new AI method as an alternative to cervical insemination and post-cervical artificial insemination for pigs.
Cactus addition to lactating sows’ diet
Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) dietary supplementation may reduce post-farrowing blood glucose avoiding hypophagia in lactating sows.
Clinical case: Diagnostic darkness: recurring fertility decline in summer
Pig reproduction and summer are not good friends, Heat comes, daylight hours drop, fertility decreases and the vets come across more reproductive pathology than during the rest of the year. Why doing always the same does not always yield the same result?
Impact of light irradiation on preservation and function of mammalian spermatozoa
Mounting evidence indicates that light irradiation of mammalian spermatozoa (and of other animal species) increases their motility, capacitation and fertilizing ability, without causing any damage on the DNA.
High environmental temperature around farrowing induced heat stress in crated sows
High temperatures around farrowing (25°C) compromise crated sows' welfare, with a potential negative impact on offspring performance.
Sperm membrane proteins associated with the boar semen cryopreservation
Boars sperm membrane proteins may explain differences in semen cryopreservation success, serving as freezability markers.
Advances in artificial insemination in nulliparous sows
The morphological differences in the cervical wall and canal between multiparous and nulliparous sows require deep AI devices adapted to the characteristics of the nulliparous.
Epigenetics in sows: the role of trace elements in the offspring's development
Although we know that the amount and the quality of nutrients induce direct effects on health, the interaction of nutrition with epigenetic modifications is normally overlooked.