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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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USDA Proposes Faster Line Speeds

USDA has proposed new line speed rules for poultry and pork plants to improve efficiency, lower food costs, maintain food safety, and support a stronger supply chain nationwide. Read More

Cargill’s Milwaukee Meat Plant to Close

Cargill’s shutdown of its Milwaukee beef processing plant marks the loss of 221 jobs and the symbolic end of the city's long-standing meatpacking era.Read More

U.S. Pork Gains Major Taiwan Trade Access

The U.S. secures a trade deal with Taiwan, cutting pork tariffs, easing export rules, and boosting opportunities for American producers in the high-value Asian market. Read More

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