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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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FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Over-the-Counter Injectable Drug for New World Screwworm in Dairy Cattle, Horses, Swine, Sheep, and Deer

The FDA has concluded that based on the totality of the scientific evidence available, it is reasonable to believe that Dectomax/Dectomax-CA1 may be effective for the indications in the species described above, and the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh its known and potential risks.Read More

Animal Health Industry Outlook 2026: Innovation Fuels Growth Amid Rising Costs and Consolidation

The inaugural Brakke Animal Health Industry Sentiment Index reveals growing optimism supported by innovation, even as cost pressures, consolidation, and operational challenges create a more complex market landscape.Read More

National Swine Health Strategy Establishes Common Swine Health Priorities and Objectives

The Director of Swine Health with the National Pork Board says the creation of a National Swine Health Strategy offers an opportunity for stakeholders within the U.S. pork industry to work together to improve the health of the U.S. swine herd.Read More

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