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Capturing relative phenotypes to help us understand boar fertility

Amanda Minton, Associate Director of Reproductive Technology at Acuity Swine and Karl Kerns, Assistant Professor at Iowa State University, discuss capturing relative phenotypes to help us understand and ultimately improve boar fertility.

R&D: Understanding index distribution and accountability in competitive comparison

Justin Fix, Director of Business Development and Genetic Improvement with Acuity and Caleb Shull, Director of Research at The Maschhoffs discuss how genetic evaluation varies from nucleus to commercial production and how that variation creates a bias in data analysis.

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Hog Profits Persist, but Demand Signals Caution

The U.S. hog market is sending mixed signals for the remainder of 2026. Hog supplies continue to tighten as farmers resist expansion.Read More

Hog Profits Hold Despite Demand Challenges

The U.S. hog industry remains profitable despite a smaller breeding herd and weaker export demand. Rising feed costs and lower pork prices could pressure producers in the months ahead.Read More

China Trade Boost Lifts US Meat Exports

New trade discussions between the United States and China could create better export opportunities for beef and pork producers while reducing barriers to market access.Read More

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