Animal Selection: Genetic Index Article Index
Optimizing Selection on Major Genes in Swine
The National Pork Producers Council
Metabolic Packaging of Pigs for Improved Growth Efficiency, Yield, Carcass Uniformity and Meat Quality
Alberta Agriculture
Litter size produced by gilts divergently selected on reproductive components
The National Pork Producers Council
Evolution in litter size with farrowing age in pure bred and crossbred sows
French Research Swine Days
Boar Selection Guidelines for Commercial Pork Producers
University of Nebraska
Boar selection
University of Nebraska
Boar selection guidelines for commercial producers
Iowa State University
ASC-153 Boar selection: using expected progeny differences
University of Kentucky PDF
Guidelines for Choosing Replacement Females
University of Nebraska
Guidelines for choosing replacement females
Iowa State University
Selection of replacement gilts
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development N.I.
PIH-101 Selection for Feet and Leg Soundness
Purdue University
Swine: Selection and Mating of Breeding Stock
University of Florida
Selection Guidelines: Genetic Index Top of page
Elimination of the Porcine Stress Gene
Texas Tech University PDF
Detection of Stress Susceptible Pigs by Blood Marker Electrophoresis
Alberta Agriculture
Managing Genetic Risk
North Carolina State University
Exploiting Genetics Within Your Herd
North Carolina State University
Understanding Genetics - Separating the Facts from the Environment
North Carolina State University
Using Expected Progeny Differences For Swine Selection
North Carolina State University
On-Farm Performance Testing Program
North Carolina State University
PIH-58 Selection Guidelines for the Seedstock Producer
Purdue University
NSIF-FS5 Performance Records for Selection Programs
Purdue University
NSIF-FS6 Environmental Effects and Adjustment Factors
Purdue University
NSIF-FS7 Performance Records on Relatives
Purdue University
NSIF-FS8 Estimating Genetic Merit
Purdue University
NSIF-FS9 Application of Selection Concepts for Genetic Improvement
Purdue University
NSIF-FS10 Multiple Trait Selection for Pork Improvement
Purdue University
ASL-R1572 Optimizing Selection on Major Genes
Iowa State University PDF
ASL-R1670 Selection for Lean Growth Rate in a Synthetic Line of Yorkshire-Meishan Pigs 1. Selection Pressure Applied and Direct Response
Iowa State University PDF
ASL-R1671 Selection for Lean Growth Rate in a Synthetic Line of Yorkshire-Meishan Pigs 2. Correlated Responses in Litter Traits
Iowa State University PDF
Genetic Progress of American Yorkshire Swine
North Carolina State University
Comparison of Statistical Models for Days to 114 kg and Backfat Depth
North Carolina State University
PIH-106 Genetic Principles and Their Applications
Purdue University
Breeding Systems: Genetic Index Top of page
Crossbreeding systems for commercial pork production
Iowa State University
Inbreeding and Outcrossing on Reproductive and Growth Traits and How to Account for it in Genetic Evaluation
North Carolina State University
Role and impact of the commercial product test program (CPTP) in swine selection and genetics dissemination in Québec
North Carolina State University
The Canadian Swine Improvement System
North Carolina State University
Implementation of Terminal Crossbreeding Systems
Purdue University
Breeding Systems Analysis - Buying Gilts vs. Grandparenting
North Carolina State University
NSIF-FS14 Genetic Improvement of Sire and Dam Lines for Enhanced Performance of Terminal Crossbreeding Systems
Purdue University
The F1 Advantage
Ontario Agriculture
G2310 - Rotational Crossbreeding Systems for Pork Producers
University of Missouri
G2311 - Terminal and Rotaterminal Crossbreeding Systems for Pork Producers
University of Missouri
F-3603 Swine Crossbreeding Systems (239K)
Oklahoma State University PDF
F-3604 Evaluating Breeds of Swine for Crossbreeding Programs (192K)
Oklahoma State University PDF
Swine Breeding Systems - the Levis System
Iowa State University
Swine Breeding Systems - the Lubbock Systems
Iowa State University
Swine Breeding Systems - the MO-Flex System
Iowa State University
Swine Breeding Systems - the Breeding Square System
Iowa State University
Estimates of Individual and Maternal Heterosis in Yorkshire and Large White Breed Crosses
National Pork Producers Council
Variation in Microsatellite Loci In Yorkshire, Large White, and Hampshire Swine
North Carolina State University
Breed-specific Adjustment Factors for Reproductive Traits in Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, and Yorkshire Swine
University of Georgia
Identification of Major Genes and Quantitative Trait Loci in Swine
North Carolina State University
Selection for Major Genes
North Carolina State University
Microsatellite Variation in Yorkshire and Large White Pigs
National Pork Producers Council
Experimental study of the possibilities of utilizing Limousine X Chinese crossbred sows to produce cured ham of Vendée
French Research Swine Days
Estimation of genetic parameters and genetic trends in the Sino-European "Tiameslan" line of pigs
French Research Swine Days
Growth performance, carcass composition, meat and carcass quality of two genetic types of pig (1/4 Meishan , 1/4 Large White and 1/2 Duroc or 1/2 Piétrain) were compared to conventional pigs
French Research Swine Days
New Technologies in Animal Breeding
North Carolina State University
Current and Potential Applications of Emerging Reproductive Technologies
North Carolina State University
Inbreeding: Genetic Index Top of page
F-3606 Inbreeding in Swine (242K)
Oklahoma State University PDF
NSIF-FS4 Inbreeding in Swine
Purdue University
G2911 - Inbreeding: Its Meaning, Uses and Effects on Farm Animals
University of Missouri
Inbreeding and Dominance Genetic Effects in Genetic Evaluation of Purebred American Swine
University of Georgia
Abnormalities: Genetic Index Top of page
Genetic Abnormalities
North Carolina State University
PIH-97 Swine Genetic Abnormalities
Purdue University
Artificial Insemination Genetic Index Top of page
Swine AI - Pros and Cons
Ontario Agriculture
The advantages and disadvantages of artificial insemination
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development N.I.
Selection for AI Stud Traits
North Carolina State University
A Guide to Basic Boar Semen Collection, Evaluation and Processing Procedures
Purdue University
Collecting Boar Semen
Ontario Agriculture
A Note on the Use of Prostaglandin-F2a to Facilitate the Training of Sexually Naïve Boars for Semen Collection
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Semen Characteristics
Oklahoma State University
Fresh Boar Semen
North Carolina State University
Relationships Between Seminal Plasma Proteins and Boar Fertility
North Carolina State University
Seminal Plasma Components and Boar Semen Quality
Alberta Agriculture
Evaluating Boar Semen Quality
North Carolina State University
Improving Fertility with Seminal Plasma
North Carolina State University
Guidelines for Cytoplasmic Droplets
North Carolina State University
Relationships between age at onset of spermatogenesis and steroidogenesis and sperm production in Large White or Meishan boars
French Research Swine Days
Variability analysis of articifial insemination boars semen production
French Research Swine Days
Assessment of Boar Fertility and Semen Quality Using New Technologies
Alberta Agriculture
Consequences of a reduction in the number of spermatozoa per insemination dose on reproductive performance in the sow
French Research Swine Days
Cryopreservation of boar semen : field results in Belgium during 1995 and 1996
French Research Swine Days
Foetal development of the testis and its implication on sperm production by adult testis
French Research Swine Days
Artificial Insemination in Swine
University of Hawaii
Artificial Insemination in Swine
University of Pennsylvania
Cost Comparison of AI and Natural Service
North Carolina State University
Is Artificial Insemination for You?
North Carolina State University
Utilizing Artificial Insemination While Applying Genetic Principles
Purdue University
ASL-R1578 Influence of Timing of Insemination on Conception Rate and Litter Size in Gilts
Iowa State University PDF
Artificial insemination in swine
Iowa State University
G2312 - Artificial Insemination in Swine: Breeding the Female
University of Missouri
Advantages of Using Artificial Insemination in Swine Breeding Programs
University of Pennsylvania
Getting Started in AI
North Carolina State University
Albertas Approach to the Artificial Insemination of Swine
Ontario Agriculture
F-3607 Using Fresh and Frozen Semen in a Swine A.I. Program (196K)
Oklahoma State University PDF
Extending Semen for AI: Does increasing the Seminal Plasma Content increase Litter Size?
Ontario Agriculture
Characterization of the Use of Artificial Insemination in the N.C. Swine Industry
North Carolina State University
Artifial Insemination: Why is it so successful in Quebec?
Ontario Agriculture
Artificial Insemination of Swine (65K)
Texas A&M University PDF
A.I. in Swine: The Effect of Sperm and Seminal Plasma on Uterine Post-Breeding Inflammation
National Pork Producers Council
Enhancement of Fertility with A.I.: Effect of Oxytocin as a Pre-Breeding Stimuli
North Carolina State University
Enhancement of Fertility with A.I.: Effect of Oxytocin as a Pre-mating Stimulus
National Pork Producers Council
Enhancement of Fertility with A.I.: Effect of Oxytocin as a Pre-mating Stimulus (Year 2)
National Pork Producers Council
The Effect of Oxytocin Administration Prior to Artificial Insemination on Farrowing Rate and Litter Size
University of Georgia
Troubleshooting Problems with Artificial Insemination in Swine
Ontario Agriculture
AI and its Influence on Production Efficiency
Manitoba Agriculture
Semen and Technology
Ontario Agriculture
The Future of Artificial Insemination
North Carolina State University
Heat Detection and Insemination Strategies
North Carolina State University
Artificial Insemination In The Sow, Can I Start Using It?
North Carolina State University
Effects of Collection Frequency and Nutrition on A.I. Boar Semen Quantity and Quality
North Carolina State University
4 Check Points for AI Programs
North Carolina State University
Relationships between Seminal Plasma Proteins and Boar Fertility: Development of Proactive Semen Fertility Test (Renewal - Year 2)
The National Pork Producers Council
Managing Boars for Efficient Semen Production
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Swine Artifical Insemination Programs: Techniques for Training Boar for Semen Collection
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Advantages of Using AI in Swine Breeding Program
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Handling Boar Semen
1993 North Carolina Healthy Hog Seminar
Semen Contamination And Choosing Antibiotics
1996 North Carolina Healthy Hog Seminar
Heat Detection And Insemination Strategies
1999 North Carolina Healthy Hog Seminar
Answers To The 10 Most Commonly Asked Questions About AI
1995 North Carolina Healthy Hog Seminar
AI in Swine: The Mechanism of Post-Breeding Uterine Inflammation
The National Pork Producers Council
Minimum Contamination Techniques For Boar Studs
1997 North Carolina Healthy Hog Seminar
Optimizing Productivity Of The AI Boar
1997 North Carolina Healthy Hog Seminar
Critical Control Points For Boar Studs
1998 North Carolina Healthy Hog Seminar
Shelf-Life Of Semen Extended With Antibiotics
1999 North Carolina Healthy Hog Seminar
Semen Evaluation, Processing, Storage and Shipping
North Carolina State University
Cryopreservation of boar semen in 0.25 ml (mini) French straws. Field results
French Research Swine Days
Estrus Detection and Artificial Insemination
North Carolina State University
Boar Training, Collection and Management
North Carolina State University
Efficiency of Genetic Transfer Using AI Technology
North Carolina State University
Antibody Sexing of Porcine Sperm
Ontario Agriculture
Sperm sexing on target
University of Guelph
Relationships Among Daily Breeding Demands, Breeding Technician Performance and Fertility of Sows on Swine Operations Using AI.
North Carolina State University
Where Is Swine AI Going?
Ontario Agriculture
Conservation of boar semen by freezing. Evaluation in vivo and after insemination
French Research Swine Days
Vitrification of pig embryos aged between 5 to 6 days using an ultra-rapid freezing method: Open Pulled Straw (OPS) method
French Research Swine Days
Economics: Genetic Index Top of page
Gencost: A Tool for the Estimation of Genetic Cost of Production in Swine
North Carolina State University
The Economic Value of Genetic Improvement
North Carolina State University
Economic Value of Pork Quality Traits
North Carolina State University
Investing in Genetics
North Carolina State University
Genetic Evaluations for Carcass Quality and Feed Efficiency at the Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement (CCSI)
North Carolina State University
Genetic Changes in Breed Performance Over Time
North Carolina State University
NSIF-FS1 The Economic Impact of Genetic Improvement
Purdue University
Associations of Candidate Genes with Economically Important Growth, Meat Quality, and Carcass Traits
National Pork Producers Council
Evaluation of Genotype, Therapeutic Antibiotic and Health Management Effects and Interactions on Lean Growth Rate
National Pork Producers Council
Methods to Improve Profitability Through Hyperprolificacy
North Carolina State University
General: Genetic Index Top of page
Genetic Resources
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Genetics, nutrition, environment:The Big Three for research
University of Guelph
Consumer Attitudes Toward Genetically Modified Foods
North Carolina State University
Genetic Biotechnology and Marketing Pork to the "Informed" Consumer
North Carolina State University
Differences Among Breeds, Breed Origins and Gender for Growth, Carcass Composition and Pork Quality
University of Guelph
Significant Interactions Between Breeds and Sex
University of Guelph
Sourcing Genetics: Breeds vs Breeders
University of Guelph
Exploting Genetics Within Your Herd
North Carolina State University
Leaving Genetics to the Geneticist and Differences Between USA "Genotypes"
North Carolina State University
25 Years of NSIF History
North Carolina State University
Performance Testing
North Carolina State University
NSIF: 1975-2000
North Carolina State University
Swine Genetics for the Next 25 Years
North Carolina State University
Industry Trends and Their Impacts on Breeding Companies, Researchers, Research Programs and Other Suppliers of Technology to the US Pork Industry
North Carolina State University
Bioinformatics and Swine Genetic Improvement
North Carolina State University
Moving Into A Molecular Era
University of Guelph
Levels of Genetic Variation for Growth, Carcass and Meat Quality Traits of Purebred Pigs
University of Guelph
Quantitive and Molecular Genetic Improvement of Swine
Ontario Agriculture
Using EPDs in Your Operation
North Carolina State University
Estimating Carcass Lean in the Live Animal
North Carolina State University
Hogs For You And Me: Biotechnology Delivers The Goods
1997 North Carolina Healthy Hog Seminar
Genetically Modified Organisms in Animal Production
North Carolina State University
NSIF-FS2 Basic Concepts of Genetic Improvement
Purdue University
NSIF-FS3 Genetic Parameters and Their Use in Swine Breeding
Purdue University
Estimated Breeding Value: A Tool For Genetic Improvement of Swine
Ontario Agriculture
The value of pig selection experiments
Edinburgh University
Identification of Identical Twins and Mutation Rate in Pigs
Iowa State University PDF
Across species comparisons in selection for efficiency
Edinburgh University
Genetic and phenotypic relationships between performance test and reproductions traits in Large White pigs
Edinburgh University
The Role of Genetics: Lean Growth and Pork Quality
Manitoba Agriculture
NSIF-FS11 Utilizing Central Boar Test Stations to Enhance Genetic Progress
Purdue University
G2910 - Heritability and its Use in Animal Breeding
University of Missouri
NCR554 - DNA Fingerprinting in Agricultural Genetics Programs
University of Missouri
Does IgA Genotype Determine Survival?
National Pork Producers Council
Development of a Real-Time PCR Detection Method for the Quantative on MPO Transcripts in Porcine Tissues
Iowa State University PDF
Review of Swine Genetics in the U.S.
North Carolina State University
Multi-Trait Estimation of Genetic Parameters and Trends in a Swedish Swine Population
University of Georgia
Modeling Genetic and Environmental Effects on Pig Lean Growth
North Carolina State University
National Swine Improvement Federation Ultrasound Certification Workshops
University of Nebraska
A simple ultrasound instrument and body composition of live pigs
Auburn University
Greater lifespan for high-tech embryos
University of Guelph
Understanding and Using Performance Data in Judging Classes NSIF-FS17
National Swine Improvement Federation
NCR552 - Pharmaceutical Production from Transgenic Animals
University of Missouri
Selection Affect: Genetic Index Top of page
Peri-partum posture and behaviour of gilts and the location of their piglets in lines selected for components of efficient lean growth
Edinburgh University
Meat quality of Large White pig genotypes selected for components of efficient lean growth rate
Edinburgh University
Genotype with nutrition interactions for carcass composition and meat quality in pig genotypes selected for components of efficient lean growth
Edinburgh University
Genetic and nutritional effects on age at first oestrus of gilts selected for components of efficient lean growth rate
Edinburgh University
Responses in gilt post-farrowing traits and pre-weaning piglet growth to divergent selection for components of efficient lean growth rate
Edinburgh University
Responses in gilt traits measured during performance test, at mating and at farrowing with selection for components of efficient lean growth rate
Edinburgh University
Responses in carcass composition to divergent selection for components of efficient lean growth rate in pigs
Edinburgh University
Genotype with feeding regime interaction in pigs divergently selected for components of efficient lean growth rate
Edinburgh University
Reproductive performance of pigs selected for components of efficient lean growth
Edinburgh University
Selection for components of efficient lean growth in pigs. 1. Selection pressure applied and direct responses in a Large White herd
Edinburgh University
Selection for components of efficient lean growth rate in pigs. 2. Selection pressure applied and direct responses in a Landrace herd
Edinburgh University
Selection for components of efficient lean growth rate in pigs. 3. Selection for lean growth rate with restricted feeding
Edinburgh University
Selection for components of efficient lean growth rate in pigs. 4. Genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates and correlated responses in performance traits with ad-libitum feeding
Edinburgh University
Phenotypic and Genetic Change for Lean Growth Rate and Its Components in U.S. Landrace Pigs
Iowa State University PDF
Genetic Parameters for Lean Growth Rate and Its Components in U.S. Landrace Pigs
Iowa State University PDF
Comparison of Performance and Carcass Characteristics of the Progeny of Moderate and High Lean Gain Sires
University of Georgia
Serum IGF-1 and selection for daily food intake or lean growth rate
Edinburgh University
Residual food consumption in growing pigs fed ad libitum : method of calculation and genetic variability
French Research Swine Days
Factors influencing litter size at birth in Large White and French Landrace pig breeds. Consequences for the genetic evaluation for prolificacy
French Research Swine Days
History of Litter Size Selection
North Carolina State University
How to Improve Prolificacy and Hyperprolificacy in French Data
North Carolina State University
An experimental study of prenatal and postnatal maternal effects on production and reproduction in pigs
French Research Swine Days
Evidence for major genes influencing fat androstenone level and sexual maturity in boars
French Research Swine Days
Reciprocal translocations in pigs : inventory and prospects
French Research Swine Days
Nutrition Affect: Genetic Index Top of page
Effects of Genetics and Dietary Crude Protein on Pork Carcass Characteristics
North Carolina State University
ASL-R1483 Performance and Body Composition of Gilts from Differing Genetic Lines as Affected by Nutritional Program
Iowa State University PDF
Interactions Between Nutrition and The Expression of Genetic Performance Potentials in Grower-Finisher Pigs
North Carolina State University
Selection of Diets to Enhance Pork Quality with Emphasis on PSE
Alberta Agriculture
Breed by Protein Level Interactions in Finishing Swine
North Carolina State University
Sensitivity of pig genotypes to short-term manipulation of plasma fatty acids by feeding linseed
Edinburgh University
Genotype and Early Growth Phase Lean Gain as Indicators of Response to High and Low Energy Diets
University of Georgia
Boars and Gilts: Genetic Index Top of page
Production and Reproduction Responses in Boars Divergently Selected for Testosterone Levels
North Carolina State University
Relationships between Seminal Plasma Proteins and Boar Fertility: Development of a Proactive Semen Fertility Test (Year 1)
National Pork Producers Council
Influence of Neonatal Environment on Sperm Production of Mature Boars
North Carolina State University
Effect of Age at Which Semen Collection Regimens are Initiated on Production of Spermatozoa in Boars
North Carolina State University
Determination of Compounds Responsible for Boar Taint
National Pork Producers Council
Transforming Growth Factor Alpha (TGFa) and Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGF-r): In Vivo Role in Testicular Development of Prepuberal Boars
National Pork Producers Council
Prevalence and Definition of Boar Taint in Intact Boars from Several Genetic Lines
National Pork Producers Council
Genetics of Boar Taint, Implications for the Future use of Intact Males
North Carolina State University
Oestrus
University of Pennsylvania
Factors Contributing to Variation of Duration of Estrus and Time of Ovulation in a Commercial Sow Herd
North Carolina State University
Boar Libido Affects Pubertal Development of Gilts
University of Nebraska
Role of Genetics in Sow Productivity
Manitoba Agriculture
Genetic Basis for Variation in Weaning to Estrus and Weaning to Farrowing Interval in Sows
North Carolina State University
Age and Synchrony of First Estrus in Gilts as Influenced by Type and Duration of Daily Boar Exposure
University of Nebraska
Is Physical Boar Exposure Required for Accurate Detection of Estrus in Gilts?
University of Nebraska
The Effect of Photoperiod on Sexual Development in Young Boars
University of Nebraska
Plasma FSH Concentration in Young Boars and Gilts from Lines That Differ in Ovulation Rate and Litter Size
University of Nebraska
Management Strategies for Pen-mating Female Pigs
University of Nebraska
Growth and Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Terminal Sire Lines
Ontario Agriculture
Articles on Boar and Gilt Management
Reproduction Sub-category
Articles on Boar Management
Management Sub-category
Articles on Gilt Management
Management Sub-category
Pork Products: Genetic Index Top of page
NCR557 - Regulation of Genetically Engineered Organisms and Products
University of Missouri
Genetic Evaluation for Meat and Carcass Quality
North Carolina State University
Engineering Muscle Cells with Porcine Genes - Year 2
National Pork Producers Council
Genetic Improvement of carcass quality: bringing home the bacon
North Carolina State University
Design and Operations of the Ontario Pork Carcass Appraisal Project
North Carolina State University
Differences Among Breeds, Breed Origins and Gender for Carcass Composition and Pork Quality
North Carolina State University
Prediction of Carcass Lean Yield Traits From Live Animal Ultrasound Measurements
North Carolina State University
The Effects of PSS Genotype on Growth and Carcass Characteristics
North Carolina State University
Should the Swine industry eliminate the Halothane Gene?
University of Minnesota
Identification of Biological Mechanisms Influencing Pork Quality and Efficient Production of Pork in the Absence of the Halothane Gene
National Pork Producers Council
Interactive effects of the RN and HAL genes on pig meat quality : results on processing and slicing of cured-cooked ham
French Research Swine Days
Evidence for major genes influencing body composition, Napole technological yield and number of good teats in the sino-european Tiameslan pig line
French Research Swine Days
Effect of the Halothane and Rendement Napole Genes on Carcass and Meat Quality Characteristics of Pigs
University of Illinois
Influence of Sire Line and Halothane Genotype on Growth Performance, Carcass, and Meat Quality Characteristics in Pigs
University of Illinois
Influence and Interaction of Breed and Processing on Pork Tenderness
National Pork Producers Council
Meat and eating quality : genetic opportunities for change
Edinburgh University
Genotype with nutrition interaction on fatty acid composition of intramuscular fat and the relationship with flavour of pig meat
Edinburgh University
Genetic parameters of compositional traits of two fat depots (backfat and leaf fat) and Longissimus dorsi muscle in pigs
French Research Swine Days
The muscle glycolytic potential measured on live pig: a new selection criterion for meat quality
French Research Swine Days
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