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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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Secretary Rollins Announces Program to Support Small- and Mid-Size Beef Processors

“America’s ranchers deserve a strong, competitive marketplace that rewards their hard work and preserves opportunity for generations to come,” said Secretary Brooke L. Rollins.Read More

Arkansas Rule Sets Requirements for Future Use of Feral Hog Bait

Warfarin-based toxicants provide an additional tool that can be used to assist with feral hog control efforts. The Department will continue to work with producers, dealers, and applicators so the requirements are clearly understood.Read More

NPPC Pleased House Labor Bill Addresses Pork Producers’ Workforce Shortage & Other Priorities

Current federal law limits H-2A immigrant farm workers to temporary and seasonal work, excluding pork producers—and other year-round agricultural industries—from using the program.Read More

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