IPIC: Genetic improvement is key for pork production; can animal agriculture save the world?
Iowa Swine Day plenary speaker to share a genetics-based approach to continuous improvement in animal agriculture.
Page 3 of articles about genetics-reproduction
Does synchronizing farrowing affect sow and piglet production data? A review of the data
A systematic review evaluating the effects of inducing farrowing on stillbirth rate, birth weight, preweaning mortality, weaning weight, farrowing duration, and colostrum and milk characteristics.
Update on the methods for semen quality evaluation in swine from farm to the lab
This work aims to summarise the methods utilised in farms and research laboratories to evaluate sperm quality in pigs.
Acuity and Fast Genetics join forces to create new leader in swine genetics
The two swine genetics companies are excited to officially announce their joint brand, AcuFast.
Tip: A very practical sow card holder
There are many types of do-it-yourself sow card holders for farms, but this one stands out thanks to its simplicity and functionality.
Hypor dam lines: Health
Íñigo González explains the biosecurity measures taken in Hypor genetic nucleus and multiplication farms.
US: FDA approves genetically modified pigs for research
The approval is restricted to the University of Washington for a small number of pigs.
Magapor celebrates the 15th edition of the ITM meeting
After a few years without being able to be held, a new and very special edition was held in the city of Seville.
Topigs Norsvin: First animals arrived at Innova Canada
The first animals arrived at the new Topigs Norsvin nucleus farm Innova Canada.
Tip: Waist bag for farrowing assistance
Use a waist bag to always have the supplies you need for farrowing assistance at hand.
Genetic parameters for early piglet weight, litter traits and number of functional teats in organic pigs
There is genetic variation in individual piglet weight, litter traits, and number of functional teats in organically and outdoor-reared pigs.
Detecting sow vulva size change around estrus using machine vision technology
The LiDAR camera has the potential as a non-invasive tool to help identify the sow's estrus.
Hypor dam lines: Key management aspects
In this article, we focus on the key aspects of management to optimize performance from this genetic line of sows. We talked with Carlos Martins.
To induce or not to induce; has the answer changed?
Farrowing induction is needed to improve the ability of farm staff to supervise farrowing, but you need to be strategic; do not induce unless evidence says it is needed.
State-of-the-art facility at Texas A&M to improve livestock reproductive strategies
The new $13-million Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Center is being built by the Texas A&M Department of Animal Science.
Production of genetically modified porcine embryos via lipofection of zona-pellucida-intact oocytes using the CRISPR/Cas9 system
It is possible to produce knock-out embryos via lipofection of zona-pellucida-intact porcine oocytes with similar efficiencies as with electroporation.