breeding

Outdoor pig farming is big in the UK. About 40% of British sows are kept in the fields. Photo: Henk Riswick

08-12-2017 | Article

United Kingdom: A pig industry on the edge

Kelly Dodge, swine instructor at Iowa Lakes Community College, in one of the farrowing crates. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

06-12-2017 | Article

Lectures and seminars in between the pigs

Wrapping up November: What s new in the world of pigs?

01-12-2017 | News

Wrapping up November: What’s new in the world of pigs?

Impact of genetics on weaning process. Photo: Shutterstock / vchal

13-11-2017 | Article

Impact of genetics on weaning process

Latest print issue looks at genetics and lung health

13-11-2017 | News

Latest print issue looks at genetics and lung health

A Large White sow this breed is currently part of trials to create more heat-resistant animals. Photo: Budimir Jevtic

10-11-2017 | Article

Heat stress series: A genetic view on heat stress in breeding

Never forget M. hyo when introducing gilts. Photo: Ronald Hissink

01-11-2017 | Article

Never forget M. hyo when introducing gilts

France Perrot, Choice Genetics: Piglet birth weight should not drop below 1 kg. Photo: Henk Riswick

01-11-2017 | News

Choice Genetics: Aiming for nursing quality

Wrapping up October: What s new in the world of pigs?

27-10-2017 | News

Wrapping up October: What’s new in the world of pigs?

A Duroc boar in a CT scanner. The scan tells lots of things about the pig. Photo: Topigs Norsvin

23-10-2017 | News

Novel technologies speed up pig breeding