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ISU researchers receive grant to further genetic improvement of pigs
2020-08-21 16:44:00| National Hog Farmer
Research will take an existing genomic model and integrate it with models of growth that have been developed and used to formulate diets for pigs.
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Roslin Institute, USDA decode whole genetic make-up of pigs
2020-07-06 18:36:00| National Hog Farmer
Study paves the way to enhanced selective breeding and identification of genetic similarities between pigs and humans.
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New research shows genetic variability of PRRS is increasing
2020-03-19 12:50:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
The Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center says, while the number of cases of PRRS appears to be decreasing, the genetic variability of the virus responsible for the infection is increasing.
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Modern genetic tools are helping to control the most critical pig diseases
2020-03-12 11:06:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
A Professor with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine says new tools in genetics are helping control disease on farms.
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Have we hit the tipping point on genetic potential?
2020-02-27 16:54:00| Beef
Theres more premium beef on the market than ever before. Are we producing too much of a good thing?
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