Effect of the boar on swine inflammation and necrosis syndrome in offspring
The effects of different boars from the Duroc and Pietrain breeds on the prevalence of swine inflammation and necrosis syndrome in their offspring.
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What fractions of the ejaculate should I include when preparing artificial insemination doses?
Currently, only the sperm-rich fraction is used. This article analyzes the possible use of the other fractions.
Suitability of semen stress tests for predicting fertilizing capacity of boar ejaculates
Cold- and heat-resistance were dependent factors and sperm motility but neither semen stress test can be used as a sole test for predicting the fertilizing capacity of boar ejaculates.
The first PIC®408 produced in Spain are available
PIC®, the global leader in swine genetics, and Progaval, a production company with great experience and projection, reached during the past 2021 an agreement for the production of the PIC®408 boar in Spain.
PIC starts producing the PIC800 in Spain
The popularity of Duroc males as a terminal boar is growing globally, thanks to their rapid growth, efficient conversion and robustness.
The first PIC408 tested with the Fertiboar innovative technology arrive to the Riufred GTC
The choice of the GTC of Riufred, with the largest census in Europe, is determined by PIC's commitment to large populations of boars with a high genetic index.
Tip: A modular gate makes it easy to heat check with boars
Here's how to make a modular gate that is adjustable in length and can easily be installed in all the aisles of the sow farm.
PIC increases its boar semen supply chain with the expansion of Riufred GTC, the largest boar stud in Europe
The expansion will have a new building that will have capacity for 264 additional boars.
Argentina allows breeding pigs from Canada to be imported
The Argentine National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (Senasa) conducted the sanitary controls and authorized the importation of the first shipment of breeding pigs from Canada.
Impact of sperm concentration on sperm morphology
Ejaculates with a high sperm concentration contain a large number of sperm, but have a smaller volume than ejaculates with a lower sperm concentration.
Hendrix Genetics and BHZP extend their pork pact
Hendrix Genetics, global multi-species animal breeding company and BHZP, Germany's largest pig breeding company, have reached an agreement to extend their contract to start production of db.77 boars in Spain in order to fulfill the growing demand of the db.77 boars in the Spanish and Portuguese markets.
Causes of regular returns to estrus: the seminal dose or boar
This article covers the main semen- or boar-related factors that can cause regular returns to estrus.
Nicaragua establishes a new pig farm farm for genetic improvement
The National Strategy for Swine Farming Development sets a goal of inseminating around 10,000 sows this year.
Reproductive performance and expression of imprinted genes in somatic cell cloned boars
Cloned boars could be highly effective for proliferation of pigs with desirable characteristics, preservation of genetic resources and risk reduction against epidemic diseases.
Tips for heat detection
In the first part of this article series we addressed how to correctly stimulate oestrus. In this article we continue talking with swine reproduction specialist, Javier Gil Pascual, focusing on heat detection.
Magapor and Guyue sign historic agreement to build the largest boar stud worldwide
The two companies will build a 1,000-head boar stud in China which will be the largest boar stud in the world.