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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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Why Domestic Capacity Matters for U.S. Agriculture

Cotton offers one of the clearest examples of how the loss of downstream manufacturing can reshape an agricultural market.Read More

How to Prevent Manure Storage Accidents on Farms

Safely manage hazardous manure storage by using gas detectors, positive pressure ventilation, and safety harnesses to prevent toxic gas exposure and fatalities in confined farm spaces.Read More

Weathering the Worst: Essential Disaster Prep for Livestock and the Farmers Who Protect Them

Always follow National Weather Service guidance during warning conditions.Read More

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