Breeding and Reproduction Featured Articles
Fine-Tuning Fertility
By Judy Maus, Ontario Pork - Researchers look at AI timing and semen preservation to investigate ways of improving swine breeding efficiency.
By Judy Maus, Ontario Pork - Researchers look at AI timing and semen preservation to investigate ways of improving swine breeding efficiency.
Fine tuning insemination procedures
By Bernard Peet, Pig Production Training and thePigSite Consultant - Over the last few years I have carried out a number of audits of clients' insemination procedures, usually where farrowing rate or litter size have been below par. Insemination...
By Bernard Peet, Pig Production Training and thePigSite Consultant - Over the last few years I have carried out a number of audits of clients' insemination procedures, usually where farrowing rate or litter size have been below par. Insemination...
Does Prostaglandin Improve Sperm Motility?
By Sarah Snyder, MU Swine Production - This article summarises the results of an experiment to evaluate if the addition of prostaglandin to diluted boar semen has any effect on sperm motility.
By Sarah Snyder, MU Swine Production - This article summarises the results of an experiment to evaluate if the addition of prostaglandin to diluted boar semen has any effect on sperm motility.
Impact of genetic selection on management of boar replacement
By J.A.B. Robinson, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph and M. Buhr, Corresponding author. This paper briefly reviews current optimum genetic selection procedures and how an AI stud can best manage their selection program; looks...
By J.A.B. Robinson, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph and M. Buhr, Corresponding author. This paper briefly reviews current optimum genetic selection procedures and how an AI stud can best manage their selection program; looks...
The Benefits of Planned Farrowing
By Ross Kelly BVMS, MRCVS, Schering-Plough Animal Health. In this article Ross Kelly looks at the benefits of planned farrowing, pointing out that sows, piglets and stockpersons all gain from the practice.
By Ross Kelly BVMS, MRCVS, Schering-Plough Animal Health. In this article Ross Kelly looks at the benefits of planned farrowing, pointing out that sows, piglets and stockpersons all gain from the practice.
Long-term effects of dietary organic and inorganic selenium sources and levels on reproducing sows and their progeny
Mahan DC, Peters JC, Ohio State University - An experiment evaluated the effects of feeding either a basal non-Se-fortified diet, two Se sources (organic or inorganic) each providing 0.15 and 0.30 ppm Se, or their combination (each providing 0.15 ppm...
Mahan DC, Peters JC, Ohio State University - An experiment evaluated the effects of feeding either a basal non-Se-fortified diet, two Se sources (organic or inorganic) each providing 0.15 and 0.30 ppm Se, or their combination (each providing 0.15 ppm...
Boosting Boar Power in the Breeding Barn
By Banff Pork - This report provides the introductions and links to 4 articles presented at the Banff Pork Seminar 2004 Proceedings concerning the health and productivity of Boars. The articles include; - Boar Nutrition for Optimum Sperm Production...
By Banff Pork - This report provides the introductions and links to 4 articles presented at the Banff Pork Seminar 2004 Proceedings concerning the health and productivity of Boars. The articles include; - Boar Nutrition for Optimum Sperm Production...
Maternal pheromone application before and after weaning: effects on pig behavior and performance
By N. Krebs, and J. J. McGlone, Pork Industry Institute, Texas Tech University - Weaning is a stressful event for piglets. A synthetic maternal pheromone was studied to determine its effects on behavior and performance of groups of weaned piglets when...
By N. Krebs, and J. J. McGlone, Pork Industry Institute, Texas Tech University - Weaning is a stressful event for piglets. A synthetic maternal pheromone was studied to determine its effects on behavior and performance of groups of weaned piglets when...
Is There an Optimum Weight for Gilts After Farrowing ?
By Emma Clowes, Government of Alberta, Agriculture, Food and Rural Development and published by Bacon Bits - Heavier gilts, is there a benefit...? Sows usually mobilize tissue and lose some weight in lactation. But if too much weight is lost, performance...
By Emma Clowes, Government of Alberta, Agriculture, Food and Rural Development and published by Bacon Bits - Heavier gilts, is there a benefit...? Sows usually mobilize tissue and lose some weight in lactation. But if too much weight is lost, performance...
Effect of vitamin supplements on some aspects of performance, vitamin status, and semen quality in boars (abstract)
By Audet I, Laforest JP, Martineau GP, Matte JJ. Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of dietary supplements of vitamins on vitamin status, libido,...
By Audet I, Laforest JP, Martineau GP, Matte JJ. Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of dietary supplements of vitamins on vitamin status, libido,...
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...
Induced Farrowings: Are You In Control?
By Peter H.F. Provis, Sheridan,Heuser,Provis Swine Health Services - This paper, presented at the January 2003 Banff Pork Seminars, looks at the considerations for inducing farrowing.
By Peter H.F. Provis, Sheridan,Heuser,Provis Swine Health Services - This paper, presented at the January 2003 Banff Pork Seminars, looks at the considerations for inducing farrowing.
Boar Comparison Study
By Dr. Dan Hurnik, Industry Chair for Swine Research - This article looks at the results from a study undertaken to identify whether the differences between boar choices can have a significant financial impact on commercial producers.
By Dr. Dan Hurnik, Industry Chair for Swine Research - This article looks at the results from a study undertaken to identify whether the differences between boar choices can have a significant financial impact on commercial producers.
Are You Prepared to Raise Your Own Gilts?
By Ken Stalder and Tom Baas, Iowa State University (National Hog Farmer) - There is a growing trend within the ranks of commercial pork producers to switch from purchasing all replacement gilts to producing their own.
By Ken Stalder and Tom Baas, Iowa State University (National Hog Farmer) - There is a growing trend within the ranks of commercial pork producers to switch from purchasing all replacement gilts to producing their own.
Cost Effective Boar Usage
By Mark White, BVSc DPM MRCVS, England - Back in the 1980’s when artificial insemination usage was more the exception than the norm for mating sows, the major issues for boar usage were avoiding overuse and maintaining consistent usage with particular...
By Mark White, BVSc DPM MRCVS, England - Back in the 1980’s when artificial insemination usage was more the exception than the norm for mating sows, the major issues for boar usage were avoiding overuse and maintaining consistent usage with particular...
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.
US Swine Mating Practices: A Summary
By USDA NAHMS - The USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) collected data on swine health and management practices from a random sample of swine production sites in 17 states 1 as part of the Swine 2000 study. These sites represented...
By USDA NAHMS - The USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) collected data on swine health and management practices from a random sample of swine production sites in 17 states 1 as part of the Swine 2000 study. These sites represented...
Performance of 1/4 Chinese (Meishan) and three-breed conventional crosses for sow productivity and growth and carcass characteristcs ofthe progeny
By Bradley Wolter, Daniel Hamilton, and Mike Ellis Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois - The study was conducted at the Moorman Swine Research Farm at the University of Illinois - Three dam lines were produced for this study; namely...
By Bradley Wolter, Daniel Hamilton, and Mike Ellis Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois - The study was conducted at the Moorman Swine Research Farm at the University of Illinois - Three dam lines were produced for this study; namely...
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...
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