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On farm AI – the pitfalls - The earliest application of AI in pigs was a simple farm-based system. Semen was
collected from a boar, the ejaculate divided into doses (with or without prior
quality evaluation and extension) and immediat... Author: Christianne E Glossop, Malmesbury, England
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Using Records to Optimize Breeding Herd Productivity and Weaned Pig Cost The weaned pig output of a sow farm is dependent upon getting sufficient number
of females bred, having high enough farrowing rates so that the target farrowings/week
are achieved, and optimizing born-a... Author: Gary D. Dial, Janelle R. Roker, Bradley W. Freking
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Next Generation AI - New Developments to Maximize Efficiency AI has been in use worldwide for almost 50 years. As it reaches maturity, the
industry is demanding increased efficiency. Where will this come from?
One of the fundamental weaknesses of any AI system is t... Author: Christianne E Glossop, Malmesbury, England
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Gilt development, management and parity control INTRODUCTION
A proper gilt development program should be followed to maximise their genetic
potential. For a good gilt development program, producers must be willing to
accept that this phase of prod... Author: Keith Thornton, International Consultant in Pig Production, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Semen extenders used in the artificial insemination of swine. A review. Abstract
This report reviews the latest knowledge on boar semen diluents used in artificial
insemination procedures. The requirements of an effective fresh semen diluent
are discussed and currently a... Author: Joaquín Gadea
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Mobilization of Body Tissues in the Lactating Sow and Associations with Post-Weaning Fertility We sincerelly thank the unconditional
collaboration of the authors, and the kind disposition of the Mexican
Association of Animal Nutrition (AMENA), and the Latin American
College of Animal Nutritio... Author: E. J. Clowes, K. T. Soltwedel, T. S. Stahly, F. X. Aherne, and J. E. Pettigrew
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Immunonutrition and immunology of reproduction in pigs THE REPRODUCING CAPACITY OF SOWS, A RECENT EVOLUTION
The productivity of sows is dependent upon a constant control of events during each stage of the reproductive cycle. Between mating and weaning of a litte... Author: J. Jacques Matte and Martin LessardDairy and Swine Research and Development Centre, Agricultur...
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Sow reproductive performance – a snapshot of the present with a view to the future INTRODUCTION: THE KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR BREEDING HERD PERFORMANCE
Pork producers are acutely aware of the importance of the breeding herd in overall profitability. Most producers invest in herd reco... Author: Rob SmitsQAF Meat Industries, Corowa, New South Wales, Australia
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Mineral metabolism and boar fertility: observations from Latin America to Europe ALLTECH CD 2002: Mineral metabolism and boar fertility:
observations from Latin America to Europe
1Animal Science Department, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA,
2Alltech France, Goussainville,... Author: Don Mahan1, Jackie Zawadzki2, and Reynaldo Guerrero3
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