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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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Southeast Pork Alliance Unites Six States

Six southeastern pork organizations have formed a regional alliance to strengthen advocacy, education, leadership development, and industry growth through collaboration. Read More

Ontario Hog Market Update: Prices Pull Back as Futures Weaken

Ontario hog prices moved lower during the week ending August 7, giving back some of the gains recorded through July, according to the latest Weekly Hog Market Facts compiled by Maggie Henry, Swine Specialist with OMAFA.Read More

Weekly Hog Market Update: Prices Ease as Feed Costs and Futures Pressure Margins

Ontario hog prices continued to retreat during the week ending August 14, while U.S. hog futures moved lower and feed costs strengthened, creating renewed margin pressure for producers.Read More

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