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Breeding Trees Better Adapted Warmer Climates
2014-06-17 23:35:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Nature World: Scientists have confirmed the function of a gene that controls the awakening of trees from winter dormancy, a discovery that may be the key to a world in which trees don't have to worry about adapting to warmer climates. The decade-long study, carried out by the University of Oregon, identified the EBB1 gene - or what they are calling the bud-break gene - involved in producing the first green leaves of spring. This gene is a master regulator in poplar trees (Populus species), and could pave the...
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US Breeding Farms Count Cost of Group Housing Sows
2014-06-10 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
US - By the end of 2015, all Cargill's own sows will be group-housed and all of the company's contract farmers must convert from sow stalls by the end of 2017.
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10 Resources For Breeding Success
2014-06-01 23:39:27| Beef
Every year, I dread when the semen sales rep makes his way to our house. It’s not that I’m not excited about the new genetic potential that’s available each year to utilize on our cattle, but I sure hate the bill, not to mention the time and labor that goes with it! Content Classification: Curated BEEF Daily read more
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Maternal Line Purebred Sows in Hermitage Genetics Breeding Pyramid
2014-05-22 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
A recent analysis of Hermitage Genetics PigBLUP Exchange database demonstrated the exceptional reproductive performance being achieved using Hermitage purebred maternal lines.
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An amazing breeding feat - Lauriston Bloodstock
2014-05-07 13:14:17| Agriculture - Topix.net
When Bill and Anne Anderson of Lauriston Bloodstock were the successful breeders and owners of the 2012 2YO Australian Pacing Gold Fillies winner, Musical Delight, they didn't think things could get any better.
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