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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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Preventing Fires from Manure Pit Foam

Manure pit foaming can cause dangerous methane buildup in barns. Understanding causes, safety risks, and proper management helps producers reduce fire hazards and protect people from animals and facilities.Read More

U.S. Pork Exports Gain Central America Access

New U.S. trade deals with El Salvador and Guatemala improve market access for pork exports while supporting science-based standards jobs and long-term growth for the US pork industry Read More

Canada’s Updated Pig Code of Practice Targeted for Completion in Spring 2028

Canada’s next update to the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs is targeted for completion in spring 2028, according to the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC).Read More

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