U.S. reports record pig litter size
The June–August litter rate was the highest ever, at 11.72 pigs per litter.
articles about genetics-reproduction
Hendrix Genetics and BHZP renew their pork partnership
This renewed five-year agreement will further strengthen their collaboration to meet the growing demand for DB77 boars in the Spanish and Portuguese markets.
Gene editing: What is it? What can it bring to the swine industry?
Gene editing represents a significant technological advancement that we must thoroughly understand due to its potential impact on the swine industry. Will there be animals resistant to viral diseases?
Gut microbiota affects the estrus return of sows by regulating the metabolism of sex steroid hormones
Changes in gut microbial composition significantly altered the functional capacity of steroid hormone biosynthesis in the gut microbiome.
Strengthening Genetic Excellence: Hypor and Danish Genetics Merge to Form a Strategic Alliance
Following the merger, Hendrix Genetics will hold a majority stake and Danish Genetics and partners will hold a significant part of the newly formed entity.
Topigs Norsvin appoints new CEO
Dick Hordijk is from the Netherlands and starts in his new position on March 31, 2025.
Reproductive management: Puberty induction
Why induce puberty? If I do choose to induce puberty, what do I need to do, and when?
Spain increases imports of Dutch piglets by 17%.
If current growth continues until the end of the year, imports could exceed 2 million piglets.
Summary of the 27th IPVS and 15th ESPHM-ECPHM: Reproduction, welfare, and nutrition
In this third installment, Antonio Palomo summarizes the papers presented on reproduction, nutrition, precision livestock farming, and other aspects of swine production.
Low-density lipoproteins, resveratrol and quercetin as alternative additives to improve boar semen cooling
Low-density lipoproteins can improve the motility and kinetics of boar semen during cooling while it could modulate the sperm's mitochondrial activity.
Michigan State University student awarded 2024 Morrison Swine Innovator Prize
Savannah Thomson received the 2024 Morrison Swine Innovator Prize.
WEDA EuroTier novelty 2024: Easy SF - The self-catching gate for group farrowing
The Easy SF system from WEDA significantly improves overall animal control in group farrowing.
France launches the voluntary, collaborative initiative “Demain le Porc”
To highlight the strengths of the French swine industry and formalize and reinforce its commitments to societal expectations, INAPORC has launched a collective social responsibility initiative: "Demain Le Porc."
Challenges in transporting semen doses
Transporting semen doses from boar studs to farms is a step that requires careful consideration due to factors such as temperature fluctuations and vibrations which can affect the quality of the doses.
Factors associated with farrowing assistance in hyperprolific sows
The frequency of farrowing assistance in sows varied among herds and was influenced by parity number.
DanBred dam lines. Genetic criteria
We interviewed Anders Christian Sørensen to talk about the DanBred's genetic selection objectives.