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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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MU Extension Works With Swine Industry, TN Visa Workers To Address Labor Shortages

University of Missouri Extension specialists are working with the swine industry and temporary visa holders to help recruit, retain and develop agriculture professionals needed to address ongoing farm labor shortages.Read More

Pork Named Smart Protein Choice

The new Dietary Guidelines highlight pork as a healthy protein food, supporting family nutrition, farm stability, and science based food policies that promote balanced diets for children and adults. Read More

Winter Readiness: A Guide to Protecting your Farm, Workers, and Livestock

Winter has arrived in northeast Ohio and brought with it all of the unique challenges associated with low temperatures.Read More

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