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Low-density lipoproteins, resveratrol and quercetin as alternative additives to improve boar semen cooling

Low-density lipoproteins can improve the motility and kinetics of boar semen during cooling while it could modulate the sperm's mitochondrial activity.

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Michigan State University student awarded 2024 Morrison Swine Innovator Prize

Savannah Thomson received the 2024 Morrison Swine Innovator Prize.

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The self-catching function makes it possible to simply lock the animals in their pens during group farrowing, ensuring safe access to the pen and all important sub-areas.

Facilities-Equipment Press releases

WEDA EuroTier novelty 2024: Easy SF - The self-catching gate for group farrowing

The Easy SF system from WEDA significantly improves overall animal control in group farrowing.

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ManagementNews

France launches the voluntary, collaborative initiative “Demain le Porc”

To highlight the strengths of the French swine industry and formalize and reinforce its commitments to societal expectations, INAPORC has launched a collective social responsibility initiative: "Demain Le Porc."

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Challenges in transporting semen doses

Transporting semen doses from boar studs to farms is a step that requires careful consideration due to factors such as temperature fluctuations and vibrations which can affect the quality of the doses.

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ManagementAbstract

Factors associated with farrowing assistance in hyperprolific sows

The frequency of farrowing assistance in sows varied among herds and was influenced by parity number.

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DanBred dam lines. Genetic criteria

We interviewed Anders Christian Sørensen to talk about the DanBred's genetic selection objectives.

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Genetics-ReproductionHumor

Prolificacy

Have we gone overboard with sow prolificacy?

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Genetics-ReproductionAbstract

Genetic and phenotypic time trends of litter size, piglet mortality, and birth weight in pigs

The increases in litter size and piglet survival rates due to balanced breeding policies lead to reduced total numbers of dead piglets coinciding with a certain pig production volume.

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Genetics-ReproductionPress releases

Topigs Norsvin: First pigs have arrived at Delta Norway

Delta Norway is the latest new boar testing location of Topigs Norsvin.

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ManagementAbstract

Effect of postpartum meloxicam administration to sows and split-suckling

Postpartum administration of meloxicam to sows reduced clinical cases of disease, increased ADG in pigs, and increased carcass weight at slaughter.

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Genetics-ReproductionPress releases

Minitube: Precise and fast control of semen quality on the sow farm

AndroScope simplifies quality control and optimizes fertility.

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Genetics-ReproductionAbstract

Myo-inositol improves the viability of boar sperm during liquid storage

The addition of myo-inositol to semen extender improved the boar semen quality by decreasing the effects of oxidative stress during liquid preservation.

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DanBred dam lines. Key management aspects

We interviewed Jesús Etxart to talk about the latest management recommendations for DanBred sows.

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Facilities-Equipment Press releases

A record year for Innov’Space

2024 is a record year in terms of awarded stars and special “Judges’ Top Choice” commendations for Innov’Space: 48 innovations have been awarded by the jury.

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