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Farrowing Process for Smaller Pig Producers
Helpful advice on farrowing for small herd managers from pig veterinarian, Mark White of NADIS.
Helpful advice on farrowing for small herd managers from pig veterinarian, Mark White of NADIS.
Semen Storage and Handling
Semen is damaged by rough handling, temperature shock and exposure to light, it is, therefore, important that you take care when storing and handling AI doses on your unit, according to BPEX Action for Productivity No. 30.
Semen is damaged by rough handling, temperature shock and exposure to light, it is, therefore, important that you take care when storing and handling AI doses on your unit, according to BPEX Action for Productivity No. 30.
Emerging Patterns in the North American Pig Market
There is a widespread trend towards increasing numbers of pigs produced per sow. Ed Barrie, Sow Weaner Pig Specialist explains why and what impacts this may have on the North American pork market in the latest Pork News & Views newsletter from...
There is a widespread trend towards increasing numbers of pigs produced per sow. Ed Barrie, Sow Weaner Pig Specialist explains why and what impacts this may have on the North American pork market in the latest Pork News & Views newsletter from...
Effective Heat Detection
Accurate heat detection is essential for the correct timing of insemination, however, heat is often missed or misdiagnosed because the signs are overlooked, according to BPEX Action for Productivity No. 29.
Accurate heat detection is essential for the correct timing of insemination, however, heat is often missed or misdiagnosed because the signs are overlooked, according to BPEX Action for Productivity No. 29.
Effect of Progenos Supplementation on Embryonic and Placental Development
University of Alberta researchers report beneficial effects of Progenos (l–arginine) supplementation during pregnancy on early embryonic development and placental vascularisation while also investigation gene expression associated with these characteristics...
University of Alberta researchers report beneficial effects of Progenos (l–arginine) supplementation during pregnancy on early embryonic development and placental vascularisation while also investigation gene expression associated with these characteristics...
How about Some Gelatin in Boar Semen?
A review of studies evaluating the inclusion of gelatin in extenders for fresh semen by Ronald O. Bates, State Swine Specialist at Michigan State University in the latest issue of the University’s Pork Quarterly.
A review of studies evaluating the inclusion of gelatin in extenders for fresh semen by Ronald O. Bates, State Swine Specialist at Michigan State University in the latest issue of the University’s Pork Quarterly.
The First Five Days
Tips on sanitation and farrowing management from Ed Barrie, Sow Weaner Pig Specialist in the Pork News & Views newsletter from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).
Tips on sanitation and farrowing management from Ed Barrie, Sow Weaner Pig Specialist in the Pork News & Views newsletter from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).
Epigenetics: A New Challenge in the Post-Genomic Era
While controversial, epigenetics does appear to offer potentially significant value to livestock genetic programmes. Oscar Gonzalez-Reico from the Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria, Madrid, Spain looks at the challenges...
While controversial, epigenetics does appear to offer potentially significant value to livestock genetic programmes. Oscar Gonzalez-Reico from the Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria, Madrid, Spain looks at the challenges...
Split Suckling
Split suckling is a technique which can be used to help provide enough colostrum to all piglets within a large litter, according to no. 16 of the Work Instruction series from BPEX.
Split suckling is a technique which can be used to help provide enough colostrum to all piglets within a large litter, according to no. 16 of the Work Instruction series from BPEX.
Genetic Line Influences Growth Rate Responses to Vaccination for PCV2
Pig genetic line affected the response to porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) vaccination in terms of growth response in a study carried out in Kansas. The mean weight difference between vaccinated and control pigs was almost four times greater in the purebred...
Pig genetic line affected the response to porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) vaccination in terms of growth response in a study carried out in Kansas. The mean weight difference between vaccinated and control pigs was almost four times greater in the purebred...
Stimulating Gradual and Natural Immunity in the Breeding Herd
John Gadd, in his book, Modern Pig Production Technology, discusses the best way to stimulate gradual and natural immunity in the breeding herd.
John Gadd, in his book, Modern Pig Production Technology, discusses the best way to stimulate gradual and natural immunity in the breeding herd.
Lower Piglet Mortality Ahead
Genetics research at Aarhus University in Denmark has led to the development of breeding objectives in pig production that also focus on welfare. A reduction in piglet mortality has already been achieved.
Genetics research at Aarhus University in Denmark has led to the development of breeding objectives in pig production that also focus on welfare. A reduction in piglet mortality has already been achieved.
Achieving Bigger Litters and Good Birthweights
Success has come from convincing the stockperson that what is done very early in the sow's reproductive cycle can influence birthweights on commercial farms, writes John Gadd in his latest book, Modern Pig Production Technology. He gives a check–list...
Success has come from convincing the stockperson that what is done very early in the sow's reproductive cycle can influence birthweights on commercial farms, writes John Gadd in his latest book, Modern Pig Production Technology. He gives a check–list...
Welfare–Friendly Husbandry through Genetics: Animal Well-Being
Gene polymorphisms influencing stress reactivity open the way to marker-assisted selection to reduce stress and improve robustness of animals, contributing to animal well-being as well as improved product quality, according to the final scientific report...
Gene polymorphisms influencing stress reactivity open the way to marker-assisted selection to reduce stress and improve robustness of animals, contributing to animal well-being as well as improved product quality, according to the final scientific report...
Reducing Food-borne Illness: Gut Health
Genes and genetic pathways involved in the intestinal health of chickens and pigs are described and genome-wide prediction tools for intestinal health are defined in the final scientific report from the EU group, Sustainable Animal Breeding (SABRE) subtitled...
Genes and genetic pathways involved in the intestinal health of chickens and pigs are described and genome-wide prediction tools for intestinal health are defined in the final scientific report from the EU group, Sustainable Animal Breeding (SABRE) subtitled...
Exploring Breeding Opportunities for Reduced Thermal Sensitivity of Feed Intake in the Lactating Sow
Despite carrying out their research on sows in climate-controlled houses, scientists in the Netherlands and Australia found variable effects of temperature on lactation feed intake, and there was an interaction between temperature and humidity. Average...
Despite carrying out their research on sows in climate-controlled houses, scientists in the Netherlands and Australia found variable effects of temperature on lactation feed intake, and there was an interaction between temperature and humidity. Average...
Reducing Boar Taint through Breeding: Pork Quality
The final scientific report from the EU group, Sustainable Animal Breeding (SABRE), subtitled 'Cutting Edge Genomics for Sustainable Animal Breeding', explains how the latest genomics tools are being used to reduce the problem of boar taint by breedi...
The final scientific report from the EU group, Sustainable Animal Breeding (SABRE), subtitled 'Cutting Edge Genomics for Sustainable Animal Breeding', explains how the latest genomics tools are being used to reduce the problem of boar taint by breedi...
Big Impact of Pig Genome Sequence: A Pig's Tale
Research for improved genomic tools for pigs are reviewed in the final scientific report from the EU group, Sustainable Animal Breeding (SABRE) subtitled 'Cutting Edge Genomics for Sustainable Animal Breeding'.
Research for improved genomic tools for pigs are reviewed in the final scientific report from the EU group, Sustainable Animal Breeding (SABRE) subtitled 'Cutting Edge Genomics for Sustainable Animal Breeding'.
Genomic Selection for Maternal Traits
According to Norwegian researchers, genomic selection increases genetic gain for traits that are measured on females, which includes several traits with economic importance in maternal pig breeds, and genotyping females is essential to obtain a high accuracy...
According to Norwegian researchers, genomic selection increases genetic gain for traits that are measured on females, which includes several traits with economic importance in maternal pig breeds, and genotyping females is essential to obtain a high accuracy...
Linking Expressed Genome to Environment: Epigenetics
An overview of the importance of epigenetics in animal breeding and research to characterise epigentics from the final scientific report from the EU group, Sustainable Animal Breeding (SABRE) subtitled 'Cutting Edge Genomics for Sustainable Animal Br...
An overview of the importance of epigenetics in animal breeding and research to characterise epigentics from the final scientific report from the EU group, Sustainable Animal Breeding (SABRE) subtitled 'Cutting Edge Genomics for Sustainable Animal Br...
Longitudinal Study of Faecal Salmonella Shedding by Sows
Scientists in Italy report that young sows are more likely to shed Salmonella than older animals, that the post-weaning period is the high-risk period for excretion of Salmonella and that good biosecurity can reduce the Salmonella risk in weaned sows...
Scientists in Italy report that young sows are more likely to shed Salmonella than older animals, that the post-weaning period is the high-risk period for excretion of Salmonella and that good biosecurity can reduce the Salmonella risk in weaned sows...
Tools for Science and Selection: Numerical Genomics
An overview of the reasons for genomic analysis and software tool development from the final scientific report from the EU group, Sustainable Animal Breeding (SABRE) subtitled 'Cutting Edge Genomics for Sustainable Animal Breeding'.
An overview of the reasons for genomic analysis and software tool development from the final scientific report from the EU group, Sustainable Animal Breeding (SABRE) subtitled 'Cutting Edge Genomics for Sustainable Animal Breeding'.
Effect of Rescue Decks on Pre-Weaning Mortality in a Prolific Sow Herd
The Rescue Deck system produces extra pigs weaned, however, the profitability of the system is dependent on the margin over weaner, grower and finisher feed costs for these extra pigs, according to a report on a project supported by a BPEX Innovation...
The Rescue Deck system produces extra pigs weaned, however, the profitability of the system is dependent on the margin over weaner, grower and finisher feed costs for these extra pigs, according to a report on a project supported by a BPEX Innovation...
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