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.
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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.
Genetic and phenotypic time trends of litter size, piglet mortality, and birth weight in pigs
The increases in litter size and piglet survival rates due to balanced breeding policies lead to reduced total numbers of dead piglets coinciding with a certain pig production volume.
Topigs Norsvin: First pigs have arrived at Delta Norway
Delta Norway is the latest new boar testing location of Topigs Norsvin.
Effect of postpartum meloxicam administration to sows and split-suckling
Postpartum administration of meloxicam to sows reduced clinical cases of disease, increased ADG in pigs, and increased carcass weight at slaughter.
Minitube: Precise and fast control of semen quality on the sow farm
AndroScope simplifies quality control and optimizes fertility.
Myo-inositol improves the viability of boar sperm during liquid storage
The addition of myo-inositol to semen extender improved the boar semen quality by decreasing the effects of oxidative stress during liquid preservation.
DanBred dam lines. Key management aspects
We interviewed Jesús Etxart to talk about the latest management recommendations for DanBred sows.
A record year for Innov’Space
2024 is a record year in terms of awarded stars and special “Judges’ Top Choice” commendations for Innov’Space: 48 innovations have been awarded by the jury.
Topigs Norsvin: Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of joint venture nucleus farm in China
This project is a joint venture between Topigs Norsvin and Muyuan Foods.
Quarantine station in Cananéia: Process of importing breeding pigs into Brazil
This is the result of a public-private partnership aimed at mitigating the risk of exotic, emergency, and diseases controlled by the official vet services entering Brazil to protect the national swine herd.
Topigs Norsvin opens new Delta Norway
Topigs Norsvin officially opened its new boar test and research center Delta Norway.
Topigs Norsvin turnover continues to grow
This growth reflects the continued worldwide demand for Topigs Norsvin genetics.
Heat stress alters the ovarian proteome in prepubertal gilts
Heat stress alters the ovarian proteome and multiple biological pathways and systems in prepubertal gilts; changes that potentially contribute to female infertility.