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AI, Genetics, Reproduction Featured Articles
Displaying Articles 121-135 in AI, Genetics, Reproduction
Targeting Sow Productivity
By Tyler Kelley, Pork Magazine - Maximizing efficiencies is a constant business goal, but deciding which numbers best reflect those efficiencies – particularly in the sow herd – can be a challenge.
By Tyler Kelley, Pork Magazine - Maximizing efficiencies is a constant business goal, but deciding which numbers best reflect those efficiencies – particularly in the sow herd – can be a challenge.
Measuring connectedness: Concept and application to a large industry breeding program
By P. K. Mathur, B. P. Sullivan and J. P. Chesnais, Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement Inc - When selection is between animals raised in different herds, the accuracy of comparisons between genetic evaluations can be influenced by the degree of connectedness...
By P. K. Mathur, B. P. Sullivan and J. P. Chesnais, Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement Inc - When selection is between animals raised in different herds, the accuracy of comparisons between genetic evaluations can be influenced by the degree of connectedness...
Reducing reproductive loss due to PRRS
By Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica - PRRS is now endemic in the UK. The disease infects all herd types including those with a high health status and both indoor and outdoor units, irrespective of size. It can enter the herd by various routes, e.g. movement...
By Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica - PRRS is now endemic in the UK. The disease infects all herd types including those with a high health status and both indoor and outdoor units, irrespective of size. It can enter the herd by various routes, e.g. movement...
Genetic Selection for AI Stud Traits
By Dr Todd See, Swine Genetics Specialist, North Carolina State University - This article is a review of the genetic control of male reproductive traits with discussion of how boars might be selected to optimize semen production and quality, as well...
By Dr Todd See, Swine Genetics Specialist, North Carolina State University - This article is a review of the genetic control of male reproductive traits with discussion of how boars might be selected to optimize semen production and quality, as well...
US Gilt Management: A Summary
By USDA NAHMS - Proper management of the young breeding female herd is essential to the health and efficiency of any swine operation. For example, different management strategies may be used to prevent disease entry into herds and to maximize reproductive...
By USDA NAHMS - Proper management of the young breeding female herd is essential to the health and efficiency of any swine operation. For example, different management strategies may be used to prevent disease entry into herds and to maximize reproductive...
Genetic Improvement of the Pig to Satisfy the Consumer
By Dr Todd See, Swine Genetics Specialist, North Carolina State University - Quality is consumer defined and consumer driven. This has led to a whole new way of thinking about pork production. For instance, what bundle of quality attributes can be supplied...
By Dr Todd See, Swine Genetics Specialist, North Carolina State University - Quality is consumer defined and consumer driven. This has led to a whole new way of thinking about pork production. For instance, what bundle of quality attributes can be supplied...
Turning Up the Heat on Heat Detection
By Tyler Kelley, Pork Magazine - The higher your breeding herd's farrowing rate, the higher your profits. But faulty heat detection can cut into your farrowing rate and rob you of profits.
By Tyler Kelley, Pork Magazine - The higher your breeding herd's farrowing rate, the higher your profits. But faulty heat detection can cut into your farrowing rate and rob you of profits.
Launching Gilts for Longevity
By Bill Raufer, Pork Magazine - Special attention to the replacement gilt offers immediate and long-term benefits, says R. Dean Boyd, technology director for the Hanor Company, which has 100,000 sows in several states.
By Bill Raufer, Pork Magazine - Special attention to the replacement gilt offers immediate and long-term benefits, says R. Dean Boyd, technology director for the Hanor Company, which has 100,000 sows in several states.
Factors Affecting Litter Size
By Frank Aherne, & Roy Kirkwood, Alberta Pork Research . - Current farm data suggests that the herd average for pigs born alive is eleven. Although averages are useful for setting benchmarks, realistic targets for individual farms, must reflect their...
By Frank Aherne, & Roy Kirkwood, Alberta Pork Research . - Current farm data suggests that the herd average for pigs born alive is eleven. Although averages are useful for setting benchmarks, realistic targets for individual farms, must reflect their...
Techniques for Training Boars for Semen Collection
By Mark Estienne, Swine Research Physiologist, and Allen Harper, Extension Animal Scientist-Swine, Tidewater AREC - This article focuses training boars for collection of semen off of a "dummy sow".
By Mark Estienne, Swine Research Physiologist, and Allen Harper, Extension Animal Scientist-Swine, Tidewater AREC - This article focuses training boars for collection of semen off of a "dummy sow".
Farrowing and Lactation in the Sow and Gilt
By Rick Jones, Extension Animal Scientist, University of Georgia - Farrowing and lactation are two of the most critical phases of pork production. A relatively high proportion of pig losses occurs during these periods. A greater understanding of the events...
By Rick Jones, Extension Animal Scientist, University of Georgia - Farrowing and lactation are two of the most critical phases of pork production. A relatively high proportion of pig losses occurs during these periods. A greater understanding of the events...
Artificial Insemination in Swine: Breeding the Female
By Jodi Sterle and Tim Safranski,Department of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia Artificial insemination (AI) in swine is not a new technique. There are reports as early as the 1930s of collecting semen for insemination. However, use...
By Jodi Sterle and Tim Safranski,Department of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia Artificial insemination (AI) in swine is not a new technique. There are reports as early as the 1930s of collecting semen for insemination. However, use...
An investigation of intrauterine insemination with reduced sperm number in gilts and sows
Dissertation by Claudia Krüger, School of Veterinary Medicine, Hannover (English Abstract); The goal of this study was to determine the minimal number of sperm which can be used without reduction in either the pregnancy rate or the mean litter size, using...
Dissertation by Claudia Krüger, School of Veterinary Medicine, Hannover (English Abstract); The goal of this study was to determine the minimal number of sperm which can be used without reduction in either the pregnancy rate or the mean litter size, using...
Dealing with Litter Size Problems
by John Gadd, Dorset, England. Litter size – particularly piglets born alive/litter – does not seem to be much of a headache for European pork producers. But farther afield from Europe...
by John Gadd, Dorset, England. Litter size – particularly piglets born alive/litter – does not seem to be much of a headache for European pork producers. But farther afield from Europe...
Comfortable sows make more pigs.
By Tim Safranski, MU extension swine reproduction specialist. This article presents a number of sow-care techniques to increase litter size. Reducing stress in the first 14 days of gestation is the key.
By Tim Safranski, MU extension swine reproduction specialist. This article presents a number of sow-care techniques to increase litter size. Reducing stress in the first 14 days of gestation is the key.
