Automated oestrous detection in sows using a robotic imaging system
Combining vulva volume features with days from weaning could be a suitable method to detect the onset of oestrous in sows.
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Romania calls for CAP reform to include breeding animal purchases
Romania calls for CAP reform to allow EAFRD funding for breeding animals, aiming to boost livestock productivity, competitiveness, and food security.
2025 Distinguished Service Award winner invests in people
Dr. M. Todd See received the National Pork Board’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award for his academic leadership, passion and dedication to shaping the future of agriculture.
Is there “fake” data on farms? Do we know how to convey the importance of good record keeping?
Do we know how to communicate the main objective of correct data collection? What clues can make us suspect that the data are not being properly recorded?
Swine genetics market opportunities in China
China is the world’s largest importer of purebred breeding swine.
New breeding goal will improve sows' ability to care for more piglets
The new trait will increase the number of weaned piglets per weaning by half a piglet annually and will support higher and stable growth in the litter until weaning.
Fertility after photodynamic inactivation of bacteria in extended boar semen
Photodynamic inactivation could be a promising contribution to the One Health concept with the potential to reduce antimicrobial resistance in animal husbandry.
Italy: New PDO carcass classification is active
New estimation equations for heavy pig carcass classification have been approved.
Allen D. Leman Swine Conference 2024 Summary: Reproduction and production
Antonio Palomo summarizes the swine production and reproduction presentations from the latest Allen D. Leman Swine Conference 2024.
Brazil exports breeding pigs worth US$ 881 thousand in 2024
São Paulo led exports, with a 44% share of total revenue, followed by Paraná and Minas Gerais.
László Pecze Director Topigs Norsvin Central Europe
László Pecze has been appointed director of Topigs Norsvin Central Europe.
Split weaning improves pregnancy rate and embryo survival in sows mated in lactation
Weaning a portion of the litter prior to mating in lactation improved pregnancy rates and embryo survival.
The 10 most-read articles in 2024
Of the 122 articles published on Pig333 last year by world-renowned authors, these were the ten most-read. You won't want to miss a single one.
Merger of Hypor and Danish Genetics Officially Closed
Hendrix Genetics proudly announces the successful closing of the merger between Hypor, its swine genetics division, and Danish Genetics.
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.
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.