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Page 51 of articles about genetics-reproduction

Capacitation status of stored boar spermatozoa is related to litter size of sows

Capacitation status as measured by CTC staining is a useful predictor of sperm fertility, equivalent to SPA. Moreover, original capacitation status exhibited better predictive ability for small litters than for large ones. Therefore, subfertile boars can be identified primarily by capacitation status

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Philippines - BAI look into commercial profit of raising native pigs

To conserve and maximize the potential of expanding the native pigs ("lechon") market, the Bureau of Animal Industry-National Swine and Poultry Research and Development Center (BAI-NSPRDC) based in Tiaong, Quezon conducted a study on the “Conservation, Evaluation and Commercialization of the Philippine Native Pigs”. This was funded and supported by the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) under its banner program, the National Technology Commercialization Program (NTCP). The two-year project is led by Dr. Rene C. Santiago, DVM, also the agricultural center chief of BAI-NSPRDC. Project implementation called for collaborations with the local government units (LGUs) of Quezon and selected farmer-cooperators in Laguna and Quezon.

A question of feed conversion

Pig farmers need to know whether boars have been individually tested for feed conversion and whether they have an EBV (Estimated Breeding Value) for this trait

Genetic resistance to PRRS

There is sufficient genetic variation in host response to infection to allow future breeding goals for enhanced resistance or tolerance so that there are grounds to believe that it may be possible to breed commercial animals that have increased genetic resistance or tolerance to the disease.

European Union - Commission Decision laying down model health certificates for trade within the Union in ova and embryos of animals of the porcine species

Commission Decision of 26 August 2010 laying down model health certificates for trade within the Union in semen, ova and embryos of animals of the equine, ovine and caprine species and in ova and embryos of animals of the porcine species.

Thompson’s tip: Light up for fertility

As day length shortens, many producers notice a fall in sow productivity, with increased returns to service

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Farrowing programming III

Next we will consider some aspects that can be taken into account in order to adjust the day to induce farrowing.

Virtual boar winner

Winner of ACMC’s ‘virtual boar’ competition at the British Pig and Poultry Fair is H F Hart Ltd, Homeleaze Farm, Gloucestershire. They win £1,000 worth of semen for their 450-sow breeding and finishing herd.

JSR Appoints new agent in Malaysia

JSR, the leading international pig genetics company, has taken further steps into the important Asian market, appointing Tong Fung Enterprises SDN BHD as their new agent in Malaysia.

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Dietary supplementation with 0.8% L-Arginine between days 0 and 25 of gestation reduces litter size in gilt

Dietary L-Arginine supplementation may negatively affect gilt reproductive performance.

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Organization of replacements V

On many farms the introduction of gilts is not homogenous. However, the introduction of a similar number of gilts to each productive batch would be ideal. How can we do this?

Farrowing Room

Are the measures taken with the pig in the farrowing room correct? Are the facilities optimal?

Breakthrough in livestock sex selection

Ovasort Limited, which is based in Cardiff, has discovered sex-linked proteins on the surface of sperm cells of both pigs and cattle, and has developed a prototype product to identify and separate the male and female cells for each sex in both species.

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Farrowing programming II

The gestation period in the majority of sows is usually around 113 to 115 days. However, a percentage of sows can farrow normally up to 3 days before or after.

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How to stimulate the sow during Artifitial Insemination

Aroused sows, Danish scientists have discovered, increases by several percentage points impregnation by artificial insemination. From TED Talk shared knowledge podcast.

United Kingdom - Scottish pig industry unveils new eahlth project

The Scottish pig industry and Quality Meat Scotland are taking action to promote high health status in the national pig herd and avoid thousands of pounds of losses through disease introduction.