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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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Soybean Meal Helps Pigs Beat Summer Heat and Boost Profits

Soybean meal helps pigs grow better in summer heat. It improves weight gain, lowers feed costs, and supports health—helping producers protect profits during peak market months.Read More

U.S. Hog Market Sees Strong Price Rebound

U.S. hog prices climb to a three-year high, helping producers recover from previous losses as supply tightens and productivity rises across the swine industry. Read More

July Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report Now Available

The Swine Health Information Center’s (SHIC) July Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report is available.Read More

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