Lameness in pregnant sows alters placental stress response
Lameness may decrease sow gestation length and reduce placental efficiency in protecting the offspring from the sows’ stress response.
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Genetic analysis of protein efficiency and its association with performance and meat quality traits under a protein-restricted diet
Protein efficiency is a heritable trait that can be considered in breeding programs to reduce the environmental impact of pig production.
The Supervisory Board of Topigs Norsvin announces changes to Board of Directors
Mr. Olijslagers CTO and Mr. Van Sundert CFO, will temporarily jointly assume the CEO duties.
Analysis of image-based sow activity patterns reveals associations with piglet survival and early growth
The live-born piglets of sows that were more active the day before farrowing, standing and in other activity than drinking and eating, had higher survival rates.
Geert Rombouts managing director Topigs Norsvin België
With the arrival of Rombouts, Topigs Norsvin strengthens its position with a managing director who knows the Belgian market well and has considerable experience in swine genetics.
What do our users think about synchronizing farrowing?
43% of the users who participated in the survey said they induce farrowing in some sows.
EFFAB: Breeders further update animal welfare standards
Code of good practices highlights the commitments of the animal breeding sector toward sustainability and animal welfare.
IPIC: Genetic improvement is key for pork production; can animal agriculture save the world?
Iowa Swine Day plenary speaker to share a genetics-based approach to continuous improvement in animal agriculture.
Does synchronizing farrowing affect sow and piglet production data? A review of the data
A systematic review evaluating the effects of inducing farrowing on stillbirth rate, birth weight, preweaning mortality, weaning weight, farrowing duration, and colostrum and milk characteristics.
Update on the methods for semen quality evaluation in swine from farm to the lab
This work aims to summarise the methods utilised in farms and research laboratories to evaluate sperm quality in pigs.
Acuity and Fast Genetics join forces to create new leader in swine genetics
The two swine genetics companies are excited to officially announce their joint brand, AcuFast.
Tip: A very practical sow card holder
There are many types of do-it-yourself sow card holders for farms, but this one stands out thanks to its simplicity and functionality.
Hypor dam lines: Health
Íñigo González explains the biosecurity measures taken in Hypor genetic nucleus and multiplication farms.
US: FDA approves genetically modified pigs for research
The approval is restricted to the University of Washington for a small number of pigs.
Magapor celebrates the 15th edition of the ITM meeting
After a few years without being able to be held, a new and very special edition was held in the city of Seville.
Topigs Norsvin: First animals arrived at Innova Canada
The first animals arrived at the new Topigs Norsvin nucleus farm Innova Canada.