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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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40 U.S. Ag Groups Unite to Launch Coalition Urging Renewal of USMCA

Over 40 U.S. farm and ag organizations have formed a new coalition advocating for the renewal of the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA).Read More

Nutrition at Farrowing: Making the Case for a Blended Gestation-Lactation Diet

The transition period in pigs, which includes about one week before and after farrowing, is a time of major physiological change. During this period, sows must support rapid fetal growth, mammary development, and the start of milk production. In the weeks leading up to farrowing, a sow’s energy requirements can increase by up to 8%, while amino acid (lysine) requirements increase to a greater degree, by as much as 25%.Read More

House Moves Toward New Five-Year Farm Bill Vote Early Season

House leaders move closer to a new farm bill addressing state pork rules setting timelines for committee action House votes and policy certainty for agriculture consumers and markets nationwide today Read More

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