Page 35 of articles about genetics-reproduction
Encapsulated porcine semen: semen preservation, release kinetics, sperm transport, and results in the farm
Sows inseminated with encapsulated semen had more sperm cells concentration at the site of fertilization.
Watch for the monitoring of farrowings
This watch has three circles: the blue one represents the hours, the green one the liveborn piglets, and the red one the stillborn piglets.
Sex pre-selection of the offspring by using X or Y chromosome bearing spermatozoa sorted by flow cytometry
The main objective of this thesis was to develop a protocol to efficiently apply flow cytometric sex-sorting procedure on boar spermatozoa.
Search for salivary biomarkers of sexual development in pre‐pubertal gilts
These results suggest that some salivary metabolites could be biomarkers of the pre‐pubertal stage in gilts.
Consequences of different dietary energy sources during follicular development on subsequent fertility of cyclic gilts
These results suggest that it is possible to manipulate dietary insulin response in cyclic gilts and, thus, improve reproductive efficiency when feeding starch as the main energy source during the late luteal and follicular phases of the cycle.
Use of genetic markers to reduce boar taint in Canadian pigs
The results of this study offer a promising application with regard to using SNP markers to reduce boar taint risk in Canadian pigs.
At what age and weight should we inseminate our gilts?
20 years ago we inseminated gilts when too small, then we inseminated them when too heavy, and now we are returning to an intermediate weight.
Benefits of semen encapsulation to swine artificial insemination
Encapsulation allows to reduce the dose per sow and a sequential release of sperm.
The Use of Transgenic Pigs in PRRSV Research
The Use of Transgenic Pigs in PRRSV Research, by Dr. Randy Prather, University of Missouri, from the 2014 North American PRRS Symposium, December 5-6, 2014, Chicago, IL, USA.
European Union: Zootechnical conditions for trade of breeding animals
The European Parliament has just begun its examination of the proposal and is expected to adopt its position on 5 May 2015.
Are sows asking for the pig334? (1/2)
As you probably know, the name pig333 web comes from the length of the sow's gestation, which is "3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days". This paper proposes the necessity to review the length of gestation on our farm.
Tryptophan requirement of pregnant sows
Tryptophan requirement of pregnant sows increases from 1.7 g/d in early to 2.6 g/d in late pregnancy.
Brazil: the 'Suíno Light' opens up to new markets and producers
The EMBRAPA has just launched in the market the female genetic line MO25C, betting on a low-fat pork, and thus offering an added value for the producers.
Svenska Köttföretagen new distributor of Topigs Norsvin in Sweden
Topigs Norsvin will supply Norsvin Landrace and Z-line for production of TN70 sows and Norsvin Duroc as a terminal sire. In this new Supply Agreement Topigs Norsvin will supply boars and semen to Svenska Köttföretagen AB’s multiplier and distribution network, including technical support to the Swedish pig production value chain.
Massive saving from small increases in feed conversion efficiency
A total of 2.463 million tonnes of feed. That’s the amazing estimated saving that could be made if the feed conversion of all the 246.3 million pigs finished in the EU was improved by just 0.1, reducing feed consumption by about 10 kg per pig. The value of this would be over 819 million Euros.