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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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Grassley Questions Trade Ambassador Greer on Increasing Access to Fertilizer, Supporting Iowa Pig Farmers and USMCA

I want to compliment the president for delaying the 18% duties on Moroccan phosphate coming into our country so that Mosaic has some competition. They’ve got 85% of the market already. We have two suppliers of anhydrous ammonia in America.Read More

15 Tips for Effective Livestock Handling in Small Ruminant Grazing Systems

While everyday grazing activities may be the most enjoyable part of managing a grazing operation, these less routine animal handling activities may be an obstacle to the overall success or enjoyment of the operation if basic animal handling skills and facilities are lacking.Read More

Why 2026 is a Reality Check for Swine Health

The summer heat used to offer a seasonal reprieve from viral pressure, but 2026 is proving that viruses don’t take vacations. With porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) positivity continuing to be relatively high and porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) above expected levels in June, producers are being urged to rethink every ‘layer’ of their operation—from transport sanitation to the movement of labor across sites. Swine health experts share the biggest health surprises of the year so far and the specific, high-stakes gaps in biosecurity that are currently leaving herds vulnerable. Whether you are managing endemic pathogens or preparing for foreign animal disease threats, this conversation between Megan Bollin, DVM and technical services veterinarian at Norbrook, Micah Jansen, DVM and director of the Zoetis U.S. Pork Technical Services; and Brooke Kitting, DVM and senior veterinarian at Seaboard Foods offers a roadmap for protecting your bottom line. What disRead More

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