Introduction
Longevity of the breeding female has both economic and animal welfare implications for the swine industry. High culling levels lead to increased replacement rates and reduce lifetime productivity for individual breeding females and the breeding herd. Greater replacement rates...
One of the factors with the greatest influence on the quality of your gilts at mating is the feed. If your gilts do not get the right nutrition, it can affect their reproduction, strength, and longevity.
Feed and nutrition lay...
Genesus, Canada's sole swine genetic company, announces a strategic restructuring in response to industry consolidation and increased investment needs. Canada ZF Investments will acquire Genesus and its subsidiaries, forming Genesus Genetic Technologies to operate globally.
The swine genetic industry has...
Abstract
Background
Previous research showed that deviations in longitudinal data are heritable and can be used as a proxy for pigs’ general resilience. However, only a few studies investigated the relationship between these resilience traits and other traits related to resilience...
In today’s economic climate, productivity and cost efficiency remain a primary focus for DNA Genetics (DNA) is committed to providing the highest-quality genetics for real-world commercial production. In keeping with its mission of providing the most profitable breeding stock...
Introduction: Heritability estimates play a crucial role in livestock breeding by measuring the genetic influence on specific traits. This summary focuses on heritability estimates for swine, helping producers understand and utilize these estimates to improve their breeding programs.
What is...
For Mette Lundsgaard, the recipe for a healthy sow unit is the right feed strength and management of the sows throughout the cycle.
If you want healthy sows that wean many robust piglets, DanBred genetics spiced with the right management...
Topigs Norsvin has announced impressive financial results for 2023, highlighting significant growth and strong performance. The company's success is attributed to advancements in genetic improvements and innovative swine industry practices. Key achievements include increased revenue and market share, driven...
Reviewed
January 2023
Reviewed by Marcia Carlson Shannon
Department of Animal Sciences
Missouri is a major feeder pig producing state and annually markets large numbers of pigs that other farmers feed out to market weight. During these marketing and transportation processes, stress...
As North American pig producers adapt to the new standards set by California’s Proposition 12, they can look to the experiences of Danish pig producers for guidance and inspiration.
Proposition 12 will inevitably mean more loose housing of sows in...