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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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Call for Swine Research Proposals: Due December 12

The AASV Foundation is accepting proposals for research with direct application to the swine veterinary profession.Read More

How a pig disease posed a hidden biosecurity trap for beef exports

It may come as a confronting surprise for cattle producers to learn that a pig disease could have cost them access to a key export beef market, had it made the relatively short hop from Timor Leste since gaining a foothold there in 2019. At LIVEXchange 2025, former chief veterinary officer Dr Mark Schipp revealed that, under the wording of Australia’s certification protocol with South Korea at the time, an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) on Australian soil would have forced an immediate halt to beef exports to that market. Dr Schipp was asked at conference in Perth by veteran WA export industry stakeholder Garry Robinson how prepared Australia was diplomatically to re-establish trade as quickly as possible in the event of a major disease incursion. Mr Robinson noted that “people in the supply chain in our business could be broken in days, weeks or months” should a disease outbreak trigger a trade shutdown. Dr Schipp, a globally recognised scientist who has also served as presRead More

What Do Pig Farmers Want for Christmas?

This heated vest with battery pack included is made of fill down technology, lightweight, water-resistant materials and has a sleeveless design that allows for unrestricted movement, according to the Ororo website. It’s great for hunting, fishing, hiking, golfing, motorcycle riding and sporting events. It’s also a great gift for family, friends and employees during the holiday season. A protective mat for your vehicle made from durable, flexible materials that is designed to trap dirt, mud, liquids and debris and is built to withstand extreme temperatures without cracking. The electric powered Hog Hauler allows you to winch deceased animals onto the cart for hassle-free removal, according to the Farmer Boy website. Equipped with 50' of galvanized cable and a 2,000 lb. winch that allows you to extract animals from hard-to-reach places. Made for cooler days, this men’s sherpa-lined flannel shirt jacket is a versatile layer for cold shops and outdoor work, Carhartt says. The sherpa fleRead More

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