genetics

3D camera can help reduce tail biting in pigs. Photo: Henk Riswick

24-04-2018 | News

3D camera can help reduce tail biting in pigs

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

30-03-2018 | News

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

Gene editing allows a change to a single letter in the DNA by an enzyme that cuts DNA, copied from a natural bacterial defence system. Illustration: Dreamstime

07-03-2018 | Article

Can gene editing solve the castration issue?

In the US, an intensive discussion is going on around rising sow mortality rates. Photo: Ronald Hissink

28-02-2018 | Article

12 questions to ask to avoid sow mortality

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25-02-2018 | News

New: Gene catalogue of pig gut microbiome

Piglet castration may be avoided by gene editing

09-01-2018 | News

Piglet castration may be avoided by gene editing

Erica Bongers, Hypor s product manager. Photo: Van Assendelft Fotografie

18-12-2017 | News

“Aiming for at least 850 g daily pig growth”

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13-12-2017 | News

Scientists find genes responsible for mummified piglets

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