Photodynamic inactivation could be a promising contribution to the One Health concept with the potential to reduce antimicrobial resistance in animal husbandry.

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Allen D. Leman Swine Conference 2024 Summary: Reproduction and production

Antonio Palomo summarizes the swine production and reproduction presentations from the latest Allen D. Leman Swine Conference 2024.

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Evaluation of different thawing protocols on Iberian boar sperm preserved for 10 years at different liquid nitrogen levels

Thawing at 70 °C for 8 seconds maximizes post-thaw sperm quality, especially in those samples stored constantly submerged in liquid nitrogen.

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Summary of the 27th IPVS and 15th ESPHM-ECPHM: Reproduction, welfare, and nutrition

In this third installment, Antonio Palomo summarizes the papers presented on reproduction, nutrition, precision livestock farming, and other aspects of swine production.

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Low-density lipoproteins, resveratrol and quercetin as alternative additives to improve boar semen cooling

Low-density lipoproteins can improve the motility and kinetics of boar semen during cooling while it could modulate the sperm's mitochondrial activity.

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Minitube: Precise and fast control of semen quality on the sow farm

AndroScope simplifies quality control and optimizes fertility.

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55th AASV Annual Meeting summary: Miscellaneous

Antonio Palomo summarizes the presentations from the latest AASV, ranging from the future of the veterinary profession to the eradication of diseases, hog prices, and experiences in improving pig survival.

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Myo-inositol improves the viability of boar sperm during liquid storage

The addition of myo-inositol to semen extender improved the boar semen quality by decreasing the effects of oxidative stress during liquid preservation.

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Photo 1. Femoral puncture during semen collection.

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Practical experience: Ability to detect PRRS infection in boars by sample type

Are we using the best samples and techniques to monitor PRRS absence in boar studs?

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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.

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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.

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