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Pig Industry News by Topic
News by Topic: Breeding and Reproduction
Monday, November 07, 2011
DanBred Pigs Move Ahead in Development DENMARK - On 17 October 2011, DanBred announced the use of genomic information in all breeds and for the entire range of traits in the Danish breeding objective.
Friday, November 04, 2011
ACMC Tip: Keeping the Milk-Bar Flowing UK - For a sow’s mammary gland to work efficiently it should have been suckled in the previous lactation, says Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company, ACMC Ltd.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Market Preview: Consider Payout before Expansion US - Where will the December breeding herd fall this year, asks Steve Meyer in this week's "Market Preview" featured in National Hog Farmer magazine.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Genesus Sets up Nucleus & Multiplication Systems RUSSIA - Genesus is pleased to announce that Paul Flint and Susan Wulf of Ames, Iowa will be moving near Krasnodar, Russia to manage the company's new registered purebred Nucleus and Multiplication system...
Pork Commentary: Pork Demand Phenomenal US & RUSSIA - This week, Jim Long compares the health of the pork and chicken industries in the US and states that Russia is very short of meeting its domestic pork needs.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Supermarkets Could Trigger Pork Shortage UK - A massive shortage of fresh pork could result from short-sighted policies of major supermarkets, predicts Matthew Curtis, managing director of Yorkshire-based pig-breeding company, ACMC Ltd.
Canadian Institutions Invest in Genomics Research CANADA - Genome Alberta has announced that it is leading a group of funding partners on two large-scale genomics projects, which will help improve Canada's livestock sector. These projects build on Genome...
Monday, October 24, 2011
Successful 2TS Focus on Health Meetings UK - The three 2TS Focus on Health conferences last week were a great success, say the organisers, BPEX.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Animal Farming Exhibition at Kiev, Ukraine UKRAINE - Hermitage continued to strengthen their position in the Ukraine market with successful participation at the recent Animal Farming Exhibition held in Kiev from 4-6 October.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
New Swine Breed Developed with Iowa Swabian Halls IOWA, US - Carl Blake's goal when he started raising pigs four years ago was to breed a great-tasting pig. If the response from high-end chefs from Chicago to San Francisco is any indication, he's accomplishing...
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
PIC Offers Boot Camp US - Your operation runs well but you are always looking for those little tweaks to make it more productive and more profitable. Let PIC help you.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
TOPIGS Genetics to Viet Nam VIET NAM - Vietnamese company Thiên Thuan Tưng will start breeding TOPIGS genetics for the Vietnamese market. With the signing of the contract, top level genetics will now become available for...
Thursday, October 06, 2011
Tianli Acquires Land Use Rights, Facilities for Hogs CHINA - Tianli Agritech, Inc. has acquired land use rights and facilities in the Osmanthus Village Industrial Park, Xiangfeng Town in Laifeng County, on which it also intends to build a 50,000-ton feed...
Friday, September 23, 2011
ACMC Tip: Lighten Up for Breeding Sows UK - The significance of light for maintaining pregnancy is well recognised, says Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company ACMC Ltd.
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
North & Latin America Boost Genus Results GLOBAL - In its results for the financial year, Genus has reported an increase of seven per cent in operating profit to more than £45 million.
Monday, September 05, 2011
Sustainable and Efficient Pig Breeding Moves Ahead DENMARK - Years’ worth of ground-breaking research results from Aarhus University will be put to use in a new and extensive collaborative project between the university and the pig industry. The aim...
Friday, September 02, 2011
Cargill to Soon Start Breeding Hogs in Texas TEXAS, US - Cargill Inc., the fourth-largest US pork processor, predicts US exports of the meat will keep climbing and plans to begin breeding hogs this month at a Texas farm it bought from a competit...
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Licence Agreement to Speed up Genetic Progress US - Cellectis bioresearch has granted Recombinetics an exclusive licence agreement for the use of targeted nucleases in cattle, pigs and sheep, opening a new field of applications for the former organisations's...
Friday, August 26, 2011
How to Improve Breeding Herd Retention US - Pork producers routinely review their management practices and implement change to enhance efficiency of production, which improves their sustainability in the pork industry.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
EFSA Consults on GM Effects on Health & Welfare EU - EFSA has launched a public consultation on draft guidance for the risk assessment of food and feed derived from genetically modified (GM) animals and related animal health and welfare aspects.
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Sow Diet Affects Piglet Health at Weaning CANADA - Research conducted by the Prairie Swine Centre shows the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in the diet of the sow can affect how well her piglets will respond to immune challenges presented...
Monday, August 08, 2011
JSR's 22nd Conference: Beddington at Bonnington UK - JSR Genetics' 22nd Technical Conference entitled 'The Next Agricultural Revolution' will take place on Tuesday 13th September with Sir John Beddington, Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA),...
Thursday, August 04, 2011
£1-Million Contract for JSR Genetics CHINA - JSR Genetics, UK-based international pig breeding company, has signed a £1-million contract with Chinese state-owned import/export company, the China Animal Husbandry Group (CAHG), further accelerating...
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Cool Sows to Improve Farrowing Rate UK - New research from the University of Leeds has shown that farrowing rates are reduced when average daily temperature rises above 18°C. These are the initial findings on factors that contribute to...
Monday, July 25, 2011
New Knowledge About Sow Milk Production DENMARK - Scientists from Aarhus University’s Research Centre Foulum have developed a pig model that can provide answers to how pregnant and lactating sows should be fed to improve their milk production....
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Genesus Breeding Stock Sold in Russia CANADA & RUSSIA - Canada's Agriculture Minister Ritz has announced that Genesus breeding stock have been sold to Russia.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
TOPIGS Ships Breeding Pigs to Japan JAPAN - In June TOPIGS shipped 324 breeding pigs to Japan. These animals from the top of the TOPIGS’ breeding pyramid and with the highest SPF health status came from Canada.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
ACMC Tip: Combating Seasonal Infertility UK - Many farms will experience reduced fertility over the next few months due to summer and autumn infertility, warns Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company ACMC Ltd.
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Maxgro Progeny Set a New Record GERMANY - Maxgro progeny from Hermitage Genetics have set a new record for growth rate at an independent test station in Germany.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Better Piglets and Stronger Sows NETHERLANDS - Extra balanced breeding can result in sows producing stronger and heavier piglets concludes TOPIGS’ researcher, Rob Bergsma, in his PhD research.


