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By Dr Grant Walling, JSR Genetics - The philosophy of 18th Century agriculturalist Robert Bakewell was to ‘breed from the best’, a strategy with which even modern day genetics companies will still be able to identify.
By Dr Grant Walling, JSR Genetics - The philosophy of 18th Century agriculturalist Robert Bakewell was to ‘breed from the best’, a strategy with which even modern day genetics companies will still be able to identify.
What the Commercial Pork Producer needs to know about Genetic Improvement
By Dr. Todd See, Swine Genetics Specialist, North Carolina State University - The Commercial Pork Producer’s role in genetics is generally to take the end result of a genetic improvement program and manage animals in a manner to maximize expression...
By Dr. Todd See, Swine Genetics Specialist, North Carolina State University - The Commercial Pork Producer’s role in genetics is generally to take the end result of a genetic improvement program and manage animals in a manner to maximize expression...
Evaluating Growth, Loin Muscle Area, and Backfat Accretion During Summer and Winter for Finishing Pigs in Bedded Hoop and Confinement Buildings
By Joel Morrical, graduate research assistant; Mark Honeyman, professor of animal science; Clint Schwab, graduate research assistant; Jay Harmon, professor of ag and biosystems engineering and Tom Baas, associate professor of animal science. This article...
By Joel Morrical, graduate research assistant; Mark Honeyman, professor of animal science; Clint Schwab, graduate research assistant; Jay Harmon, professor of ag and biosystems engineering and Tom Baas, associate professor of animal science. This article...
Making Progress Through Research
By Kees de Lange, University of Guelph - This article is from a collection of the scientific papers presented at the 2006 London Swine Conference.
By Kees de Lange, University of Guelph - This article is from a collection of the scientific papers presented at the 2006 London Swine Conference.
Is there a genetic basis for seasonal infertility in the pig?
By Julian Wiseman, University of Nottingham School of Biosciences & Grant Walling, JSR Genetics Ltd - Seasonal breeding is a common phenomenon in a large number of wild animal species, including the wild boar, which is a short-day breeder.
By Julian Wiseman, University of Nottingham School of Biosciences & Grant Walling, JSR Genetics Ltd - Seasonal breeding is a common phenomenon in a large number of wild animal species, including the wild boar, which is a short-day breeder.
Customised Genetics - A Case History
With processors’ specifications becoming more and more specialized, US-based Andrew Coates, PIC’s Technical Services Director for Genetics, describes how a custom selection index can be designed to deliver to the most exacting contracts.
With processors’ specifications becoming more and more specialized, US-based Andrew Coates, PIC’s Technical Services Director for Genetics, describes how a custom selection index can be designed to deliver to the most exacting contracts.
Impact of genetic selection on management
By J.A.B. Robinson and M.M. Buhr, University of Guelph - Boars in an artificial insemination centre have been selected for their superior genetic potential, with ‘superior’ being defined as having traits the customer wants transmitted to his herd....
By J.A.B. Robinson and M.M. Buhr, University of Guelph - Boars in an artificial insemination centre have been selected for their superior genetic potential, with ‘superior’ being defined as having traits the customer wants transmitted to his herd....
Swine Testing And Genetic Evaluation System
By the Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University - It is a pleasure to present the latest issue of the National Swine Registry multi-breed, National Genetic Evaluation Trait Leader List. Within this website, you will find many options, ranging...
By the Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University - It is a pleasure to present the latest issue of the National Swine Registry multi-breed, National Genetic Evaluation Trait Leader List. Within this website, you will find many options, ranging...
Factors that affect Feet and Leg Soundness
By Todd See, NCSU Swine Extension - The National Animal Health Monitoring System (2001) reports that structural, including feet and leg problems, unsoundness is the reason for removal of 16 percent of the culled swine breeding herd and accounts for 7.3...
By Todd See, NCSU Swine Extension - The National Animal Health Monitoring System (2001) reports that structural, including feet and leg problems, unsoundness is the reason for removal of 16 percent of the culled swine breeding herd and accounts for 7.3...
Matching Product Performance to Market Needs
By Dr Alan E Tinch, Head of Genetics and R&D, JSR Genetics Ltd - This is a report from The 14th Annual JSR Technical Conference held on the 16th September 2003. The function of our industry is to produce pork for the consumer which is wholesome and desirable...
By Dr Alan E Tinch, Head of Genetics and R&D, JSR Genetics Ltd - This is a report from The 14th Annual JSR Technical Conference held on the 16th September 2003. The function of our industry is to produce pork for the consumer which is wholesome and desirable...
Design and standards for genetic evaluation of swine seedstock populations
By Baas TJ, Goodwin RN, Christian LL, Johnson RK, Robison OW, Mabry JW, Clark K, Tokach M, Henry S, Berger PJ, Dept. of Animal Science, Iowa State University - The purpose of this article is to describe a program for evaluation of seedstock populations...
By Baas TJ, Goodwin RN, Christian LL, Johnson RK, Robison OW, Mabry JW, Clark K, Tokach M, Henry S, Berger PJ, Dept. of Animal Science, Iowa State University - The purpose of this article is to describe a program for evaluation of seedstock populations...
Quantitative Selection for Piglet Survival as A Safe Way to Reduce the Cost of Weaners
By Egbert Frank Knol - In this paper, first presented at the 2003 Banff Pork Seminar, trait piglet survival is explored using quantitative methods, searching for genetic variation (Knol, 2001) and for biological explanations for possible genetic differences...
By Egbert Frank Knol - In this paper, first presented at the 2003 Banff Pork Seminar, trait piglet survival is explored using quantitative methods, searching for genetic variation (Knol, 2001) and for biological explanations for possible genetic differences...
Can Genetic Selection Enhance Nutrient Efficiency?
By Dr Todd See, Swine Genetics Specialist, North Carolina State University - This article looks at the role that genetic selection can have in reducing the amount of nutrients excreted in the urine and faeces of swine in a modern production facility.
By Dr Todd See, Swine Genetics Specialist, North Carolina State University - This article looks at the role that genetic selection can have in reducing the amount of nutrients excreted in the urine and faeces of swine in a modern production facility.
Introducing New Genetics to the Pig Unit
By Livestock Knowledge Transfer, UK - This aticle looks at the methods and advantages of bringing in new genetics to your stock.
By Livestock Knowledge Transfer, UK - This aticle looks at the methods and advantages of bringing in new genetics to your stock.
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...
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...
Feeding lean gilts for lifetime performance
By Bernard Peet, thePigSite Consultant - Genetic selection over many years has resulted in extremely lean genotypes producing high quality carcasses and improved feed efficiency. However, herd recording systems from around the world suggest that the...
By Bernard Peet, thePigSite Consultant - Genetic selection over many years has resulted in extremely lean genotypes producing high quality carcasses and improved feed efficiency. However, herd recording systems from around the world suggest that the...
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