Dietary carbohydrate sources affect plasma glucose, insulin and IGF-I levels in multiparous sows
Plasma insulin could be modulated by dietary carbohydrates in sows.
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New high-health multiplier unit
Yorkshire-based pig genetics company, ACMC, has established a new 350-sow nucleus multiplier unit at Fridaythorpe.
PIC and Besun join forces on China Nucleus Farm
PIC, a division of Genus plc and the world’s leading swine genetics company, announces agreement with the Besun Food Group to partner in the operation of a 4,250 sow nucleus farm in China’s Shaanxi province.
How do we even out the litters after the farrowings? (III) Making them equal according to number and size
We are going to see a practical example of how to even out litters after the farrowings in a quick way and minimizing the swappings of piglets.
Local agents in Asia to promote UK Genetics
JSR Genetics, the leading international pig genetics company, has made strong inroads into the expanding Asian market by securing two new highly experienced agents, in Vietnam and Thailand.
PIC Implements Imputation of Selection Candidates
PIC is pleased to announce the continued acceleration of genetic improvement by successfully developing and routinely implementing imputation of 60K SNP genotypes for nucleus selection candidates.
Effect of nutrition on boar semen quality
Boars need to be treated as individuals and fed accordingly. It is advisable to weigh the boars frequently to maintain the correct plane of nutrition.
PIC and GreenFeed set sights on market leadership in Vietnam
A year on from reporting its tie-up with local agribusiness powerhouse, GreenFeed, for the production and distribution of genetically advanced swine semen in Vietnam, PIC announces that the scope of the cooperation has been expanded to embrace the development of a complete breeding pyramid. A new company, GreenFarm, has been registered.
Efficacy of the anti-GnRF immunization closer to slaughter
The secondary immunization can be moved closer to slaughter, while still limiting the incidence of boar taint.
Developmental factors that influence sow longevity
Those factors that were significantly associated with longevity, regardless of definition, were age at first farrowing, litter size at first farrowing and last farrowing...
FCR TOPIGS finishers improves by 0.07
Pig farms with TOPIGS finishers realised a FCR of 2.55 in 2011. In addition to this the growth per day rose by 5 gram to 811 gram and the meat percentage rose by 0.5%
Intrauterine growth retarded progeny of pregnant sows fed high protein:low carbohydrate
Dietary protein:carbohydrate ratio of the diet may affect fetal growth sow’s during pregnancy.
Effects of altrenogest treatments before and after weaning on follicular development, farrowing rate, and litter size in sows
The different altrenogest treatments before weaning did not prevent the growth of follicles before weaning and similarly affected subsequent follicle development and fertility.
Hypor first to market with Genomic Selection
Hypor today announced its first-to-market full Genomic Selection breeding program that enhances accuracy in genetic selection for pig breeding.
Thompson's tip: Boar stimulation
For optimum results, producers should organise their work so that once stimulated by the boar all the stimulated sows can be served within a 20-minute period.
Litter size at nursing and maternal parity did not affect future fertility in the gilt
14.7 total born piglets were found both in gilts that were nursed in litters of 9 and of 13 piglets.