Page 7 of articles about genetics-reproduction
The impact of bump feeding on sow reproductive performance, milk yield, piglet birth weight, and farrowing behavior
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
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
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.
Colombia is first country to issue positive regulatory determination for PIC’s PRRS-resistant pig
Determination marks a critical milestone in the battle against the PRRS virus.
Reproductive performance of gilts and weaned sows grouped at different days after insemination
How to reduce boar taint in pig carcasses
In France, the ban on castration of pigs without pain relief, i.e. without anesthesia, has been in force since January 1, 2022, and this has led to the production of entire male pigs. The main difficulty with this type of production lies in the risk of unpleasant odors being present in the meat from these animals.
New edition of SPACE exhibition in France
The 37th edition of the SPACE exhibition has just been held in Rennes, where this year, energy had a special emphasis.
Topigs Norsvin dam lines. Genetic criteria
What are the selection objectives of the Topigs Norsvin dam lines? Jonatan Sánchez-Osorio, Technical Director of Topigs Norsvin Spain, explains them to us in this article.
Panama: Ministry and swine industry meet to strengthen production
Marketing, production processes, and genetics were the topics discussed at a meeting between the Minister of Agricultural Development, Augusto Valderrama, and Juan Guevara, representing the Panamanian pork sector.