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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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USDA Expands Fight Against Destructive Feral Swine

USDA is providing $35 million for partnerships to control feral swine, helping farmers protect crops, livestock, natural resources, and working lands across 14 states. Read More

Senate Diabetes Bill Sparks Meat Industry Concerns

A Senate committee approved a childhood diabetes bill with food labeling provisions. Pork producers support health goals but worry the rules could unfairly affect nutrient-dense foods like pork. Read More

Update on USMCA Talks

Pork industry leaders support renewing USMCA, highlighting its importance for exports, jobs, and trade stability between the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Read More

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