Boar semen smuggled into Australia via shampoo bottles16 Aug 2019Two Danish pig farmers working in Western Australia have been charged with illegal importation of boar semen from Denmark into Australia.
Jim Long Pork Commentary: US hog market gets a boost24 Jul 2019SponsoredThere was some life in the US hog market last week with October lean hog futures gaining $5.71.
Small-scale pig keeping: the basics of breeding19 Jul 2019Inheritance of all traits, both phenotypical and physiological, is controlled by genes but achieving those desired traits is a fine balancing act.
Genesus Global Technical Report: on-farm storage impacts reproductive performance11 Jul 2019SponsoredGenesus expert, Garth Brown, provides his top tips for efficient and successful on-farm semen storage and transportation.
USDA ARS germplasm collection holds the key to swine adaptability4 Jul 2019The collection is the largest of its kind in the world and it's designed to ensure that there is enough genetic diversity available for breeders to meet the changing needs of the farmers and ranchers who provide much of our food supply.…
US pork lobby asks for simpler regulations for genetically altered livestock26 Jun 2019The US pork lobby said on Tuesday (26 June) that more must be done to simplify regulations for genetically altered livestock, weeks after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to streamline the review process for agricultural technology.…
Trump signs order to streamline review of genetically modified farm products12 Jun 2019US President Donald Trump signed an executive order today (12 June) directing federal agencies to streamline the review process for agricultural biotechnology including genetically modified livestock and seeds.…
Jim Long Pork Commentary: Global Mega Producers5 Jun 2019SponsoredThis Thursday the list of 2018’s Global Mega Producers will be launched via a Virtual Conference
Small-scale pig keeping: the fundamentals of farrowing28 May 2019Next in Dr Michaela Giles's series of small-scale insights: a simple and easy-to-follow account of farrowing from triggering labour, to normal farrowing patterns, to complete aftercare.
Antioxidants protect hot hogs from sperm DNA damage7 May 2019James Cook University researchers have developed a diet to help prevent damage of sperm in boars reared in hot conditions.
Five ways that new biotechnology could boost pork productivity1 May 2019Do you know your gene editing from your recombinant DNA technology? New research looks at how biotechnology offers improvements in swine nutrition and pork production.
Genomic tools for addressing breed purity and optimising heterosis in pig production30 Apr 2019SponsoredThe latest Genesus Global Technical Report.
How to use the science of lactation to optimise sow performance and piglet health15 Apr 2019For pigs to perform well, it all begins at the suckling stage. Kayla Silva offers an overview of Chantal Farmer's research into how sows’ mammary development can be managed to get them the best start.…
APRIL open for business on innovation and commercialisation fronts4 Apr 2019Australasian Pork Research Institute Ltd (APRIL) is seeking applications for Innovation and Commercialisation projects.
What's new at the 2019 World Pork Expo?17 Mar 2019The 2019 World Pork Expo will take place 5-7 June, delivering three days of education, innovation and networking for pork professionals from across the United States and the world.
APRIL IPP starts at Rivalea and SunPork13 Mar 2019Australasian Pork Research Institute Limited (APRIL) has announced the first recipients under its Industry Placement Programme (IPP).
Success is in the genes for new Hypor hire7 Mar 2019SponsoredHypor hire Austin Putz in geneticist role
The effect of mycotoxins on swine fertility16 Feb 2019SponsoredSwine fertility has a significant effect on farm profitability. Along with other factors, the number of pigs produced per sow per year defines the production cost per pig.
Quality assurance of fresh and frozen semen that is stored on the farm16 Feb 2019SponsoredGenesus Global Technical report.
Multiparous sows improve growth performance and humoral immune response of piglets15 Feb 2019Research published by Porcine Health Management indicates that growth performance and humoral immune response of the offspring of primiparous sows is improved by cross-fostering with multiparous sows.…
