Thompson’s tip: Mycotoxin dilemma
Mycotoxins are frequently implicated in cases of poor reproductive performance in pig herds, though it can be difficult to prove their involvement in individual cases
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Romanian deal tops landmark year for JSR
JSR Genetics, the UK’s leading pig genetic specialists, has made another major advance into the key Eastern European market. Agro Expert of Cluj Napoca, Romania has been signed to distribute JSR’s superior genetics to pig producers throughout the country.
First draft of the pig genome
A global collaborative has produced a first draft of the genome of a domesticated pig, an achievement that will lead to insights in agriculture, medicine, conservation and evolution.
Hormone management (I)
For hormones to be efficient it is essential to use them with the right approach. For this we must know the reproductive cycle of the sow and the hormones that are involved.
Iberian Pigs
The Black Iberian Pig, also known in Portugal as Alentejano Pig, is a breed, Mediterraneus, of the domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) that is indigenous to the Mediterranean area.
Nucleus expansion in the Philippines
To meet unprecedented demand for the prolific AC1 hybrid gilt in the Philippines, Wellisa Farms has invested 15 million Philippine pesos (over £200,000) to expand its nucleus herd from 300 to 700 sows to increase production. It expects sales to double in 2009.
Pork CRC: Award winning pig egg cells
Vital research to reduce seasonal infertility, an ongoing problem for Australia’s pig industry, has been rewarded with a 2009 Science and Innovation Award for Michael Bertoldo, a Pork CRC supported PhD student at The University of Sydney.
Hypor production grows in USA
Hypor and LSG Health Services sign distribution agreement
Mangalica sow (Mangalica koca)
Mangalica or Mangalitsa is a breed of pig grown especially in Hungary and the Balkans known also as a curly-hair hog. It belongs to European unimproved lard-type breeds (as well as Iberian Black, Sicilian Black, and Alentejana pigs) that are descended directly from wild boar populations.
Genetic resistance to disease – An Introduction
The performance and conformation of the pig (the phenotype) depend on the combined effects of its genetic make-up (the genotype), which is mostly fixed at conception, and the environment, which includes health, nutrition, management, housing and climate.
Hypor lands in Vietnam
Hypor, the pig breeding division of Hendrix Genetics, announced today that their first delivery of GGPs/GPs to Vietnam arrived on August 30. Japfa Comfeed Vietnam Ltd, a division of well established and successful agriculture integrator PT Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk, accepted delivery of the Canadian produced breeding stock for their new pork production business venture.
Pigwatch revolution is taking place now!
Pigwatch, the greatest pig production and AI technological revolution of all times is now being launched onto the market.
JSR continues global expansion
In order to meet the increased worldwide demand for UK pig products and services, JSR Genetics have purchased a 650 sow Nucleus unit in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Vietnam develops pig breeds
Vietnam plans to build up its stock of high quality pig breeds to improve breeding pigs in the country, said the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).