Tip: Book to record weekly matings
In this logbook, each page corresponds to a week of the year in which all the matings during the week are recorded.
Page 5 of articles about genetics-reproduction
Hypor to acquire KCAP multiplier and agreement of sale of product through Cornbelt Livestock Services
Hypor strengthens its presence in the US swine market with strategic acquisition of KC Air Pork LLC (KCAP) breeding stock.
Analysis of artificial insemination center management factors that contribute to sperm parameters and boar longevity
The results reveal better sperm quality for untreated boars than for PGF2α-treated boars, which might indicate that the underlying fertility of boars necessitating treatment is inferior compared to boars that can be collected without further treatment.
333 Emerging voices: Biochemical, neurochemical, morphological and proteomic study of different nutritional conditions in Iberian pigs
The consequences of different nutritional changes were analyzed, whether applied to the pregnant mother or directly to the offspring. Doctoral thesis from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UAB, Spain. Advised by Anna Bassols and with the collaboration of Antonio Gonzalez de Bulnes.
Cooperativa Virgen del Rosario and Hendrix Genetics announce sale of Gratal Farm and long-term partnership agreement
Cooperativa Virgen del Rosario and Hendrix Genetics are pleased to announce the signing of a groundbreaking agreement on December 1st, 2023, marking the sale of Gratal Farm and the establishment of a long-term partnership to drive innovation in genetic improvement programs within the swine sector.
Flavour supplementation to improve sow reproductive performance and microbiota during late gestation and lactation
Flavor supplementation improved the reproductive performance of the sows by changing the fecal microbial profile.
Further increase in Spanish imports of Dutch piglets in 2023
Spanish imports of Dutch piglets have been increasing steadily, having doubled in five years.
Differences of semen microbiota among breeding boars with different reproductive ages
The semen of older boars contained a higher abundance of harmful bacteria, which contributes to the observed reduction in semen anti-oxidant capacity and overall semen quality in this group.
The impact of bump feeding on sow reproductive performance, milk yield, piglet birth weight, and farrowing behavior
Increasing feed intake during late gestation may improve sow and litter performance.
Axiom and Choice Genetics announce the acquisition of Choice Genetics France, Poland and Brazil by the Axiom Group
Axiom and Choice Genetics have concluded negotiations. Starting on 20 December 2023, Axiom will hold the majority stakes in Choice Genetics France, Poland and Brazil.
333 Emerging voices - Individual and nutritional factors affecting the homogeneity and performance of Iberian pig production
An investigation at both phenotypic and genotypic levels of the implications of the intrauterine development of the piglets in the postnatal growth. Doctoral thesis from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UCM, Spain, advised by Antonio Gonzalez de Bulnes, Cristina Óvilo Martín and Beatriz Isabel Redondo.
The impact of functional teat number on reproductive throughput in swine
Results suggest increasing functional teat number would enhance both piglet survival and reproductive throughput.
Paloma Lazcano managing director Topigs Norsvin Mexico
Paloma Lazcano has been appointed managing director of Topigs Norsvin Mexico.
Mexico approved safe importation of pigs from Denmark
With the aim of strengthening the genetics of the national herd, Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development endorsed the safe importation of 220 pigs from Denmark, which were inspected by Mexican officials in the European territory.
Genetic associations between human-directed behavior and intraspecific social aggression in growing pigs
Heritability estimates for all studied traits suggest they could be suitable as a method of phenotyping aggression and fear/boldness for genetic selection purposes.
Topigs Norsvin dam lines. Key management aspects
We talked to Jonatan Sánchez-Osorio, Technical Director of Topigs Norsvin Spain, about the essential points in managing sows from this genetic line.