Genetics

Zipline already delivers all kinds of medical services using drones, including blood. - Photo: Zipline

21-02-2022 | News

Pig semen can fly in Rwanda

The Lop is one of the rarest native pig breeds in the UK. - Photo: Linda Trotman

02-02-2022 | News

UK Lop pig breed helped by genomic study

Warthogs are natural hosts of the African Swine Fever virus. - Photo: Wikipedia

05-11-2021 | Article

Disease resistance: Host genetics can impact ASFv

Podcast: Getting genetics right

02-06-2021 | News

Podcast: Getting genetics right

At Brest airport in Western France, breeding pigs are embarked for a flight to Shanxi province, China. - Photo: ANP

24-02-2021 | Article

Wanted: Millions of sows for China

Robust animals, by definition, are less affected by a disease challenge, and therefore, require fewer antibiotics. - Photo: Topigs Norsvin

17-02-2021 | Article

Breeding for robustness as the way forward

Photo: Topigs Norsvin

09-12-2020 | Interview

Interview: China is urgent and important to us

An important thought behind fibre rich feed is that piglets are born faster, and that milk starts flowing swiftly. Photo: Ruud Ploeg

07-12-2020 | Article

Top producing sows need extra fibre

The nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) measurements are made based on blood samples from pigs by using a NMR spectrometer. - Photo: Swedish NMR Centre

18-11-2020 | Article

Metabolomics: The missing link in genetic selection

Podcasts

Podcast: Profitable and sustainable pork production

03-06 | Podcast

Podcast: Dr Lappe and Dr Kobek-Kjeldager talk about tail biting

Podcast: Prof Larry Firkins considers why employees stay