Page 5 of articles about genetics-reproduction

Evaluation of different thawing protocols on Iberian boar sperm preserved for 10 years at different liquid nitrogen levels

Thawing at 70 °C for 8 seconds maximizes post-thaw sperm quality, especially in those samples stored constantly submerged in liquid nitrogen.

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Impact of the leptin receptor gene on pig performance and quality traits

With current low-protein diets, the T allele is expected to be cost-effective only in niche markets where a very high level of marbling is critical.

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Merry Christmas 2024!

Christmas greetings to the entire industry from Pig333!

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Hourly feeding of lactating sows: Enhancing performance and welfare in smart farm-based systems

An hourly feeding regime could optimize sow productive performance, body condition, milk yield, welfare, and piglet growth in swine production.

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Figure 3. Selection objectives for TN Tempo.

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Topigs Norsvin boars. Catalog of lines and selection objectives

Sánchez-Osorio describes the characteristics of the different terminal boar lines developed by Topigs Norsvin for each type of market, prioritizing lean yield or meat quality.

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U.S. reports record pig litter size

The June–August litter rate was the highest ever, at 11.72 pigs per litter.

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Genetics-ReproductionPress releases

Hendrix Genetics and BHZP renew their pork partnership

This renewed five-year agreement will further strengthen their collaboration to meet the growing demand for DB77 boars in the Spanish and Portuguese markets.

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Figure 1. Gene editing using the CRISPR-Cas9 system. A guide RNA (sgRNA) recognizes a specific genomic region, which targets the DNA endonuclease Cas9. This enzyme cleaves the two DNA strands at the precise location. Adapted from: https://es.moleculardevices.com/applications/gene-editing-with-crispr-engineering

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Gene editing: What is it? What can it bring to the swine industry?

Gene editing represents a significant technological advancement that we must thoroughly understand due to its potential impact on the swine industry. Will there be animals resistant to viral diseases?

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Genetics-ReproductionAbstract

Gut microbiota affects the estrus return of sows by regulating the metabolism of sex steroid hormones

Changes in gut microbial composition significantly altered the functional capacity of steroid hormone biosynthesis in the gut microbiome.

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Strengthening Genetic Excellence: Hypor and Danish Genetics Merge to Form a Strategic Alliance

Following the merger, Hendrix Genetics will hold a majority stake and Danish Genetics and partners will hold a significant part of the newly formed entity.

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Topigs Norsvin appoints new CEO

Dick Hordijk is from the Netherlands and starts in his new position on March 31, 2025.

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Figure 2: Proposed protocol according to the puberty induction treatmente response. Note: if you see < 70% gilts estrus by 6-days after treatment--> you likely are having problems with estrus detection.

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Reproductive management: Puberty induction

Why induce puberty? If I do choose to induce puberty, what do I need to do, and when?

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Spanish imports of Dutch pigs and piglets between January and September. Source: 333 based on RVO data.

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Spain increases imports of Dutch piglets by 17%.

If current growth continues until the end of the year, imports could exceed 2 million piglets.

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Summary of the 27th IPVS and 15th ESPHM-ECPHM: Reproduction, welfare, and nutrition

In this third installment, Antonio Palomo summarizes the papers presented on reproduction, nutrition, precision livestock farming, and other aspects of swine production.

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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.