Swine breeding

Publication date: March 1, 2021

Dale Vogt, Helen A. Swartz and John MasseyDepartment of Animal SciencesTechnically, various mating schemes of animals are classified under two broad categories — inbreeding and outbreeding. Classification depends on the closeness of the biological ...

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2018

John W. Massey and Dale W. VogtDepartment of Animal SciencesHow much advantage for a particular trait do superior animals transmit to their offspring? Heritability estimates help us answer this important question. This publication explains the ...

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2018

Mark D. Newcomb, John W. Massey and John ReaDepartment of Animal SciencesReproductive performance of a herd boar depends upon proper care and management. Boars are frequently neglected, especially newly purchased boars en route and after they are ...

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2018

Ronald O. BatesDepartment of Animal SciencesSuccess in commercial swine production is determined by a pork producer's ability to use resources efficiently. However, the level of efficiency that can be obtained is set by the genetic merit of the ...

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2018

Jeanette L. FlossCollege of Veterinary MedicineRoderick C. TubbsSwine veterinarianCommercial Agriculture ProgramAny time a sow farrows prematurely, there is the fear that additional litters will be lost. An abortion rate of less than 2 percent is ...

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2018

Jodi Sterle and Tim SafranskiDepartment of Animal SciencesArtificial insemination (AI) in swine is not a new technique. There are reports as early as the 1930s of collecting semen for insemination. However, use of AI in the United States has ...