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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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Texas A&M Agrilife Receives Federal Funding for New World Screwworm Research

Texas A&M AgriLife was selected to lead seven proposals and contribute to seven additional projects from the 226 applications.Read More

Updated New World Screwworm Information: New Online Suspect Reporting System and Animal Entry Requirements

NWS does not pose a food safety risk and consumers should remain confident that all meat or poultry products in the food supply chain are appropriately inspected and safe for consumption.Read More

Following Detection of New World Screwworm in the United States, New York State Agriculture Department Announces New Import Restrictions for Domestic Animals Coming Into New York State

New York’s importation order also outlines requirements for additional veterinary testing, certification of good health, and preventative treatment of animals from impacted areas. Read More

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