A new genome editing method is creating swine that remain in a pre-pubertal state, thus eliminating the need for surgical castration, according to a release from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR).
It’s time to start dreaming about food production, says Max Rothschild, distinguished professor at Iowa State University, kicking off the 2019 National Swine Improvement Federation meeting.
Genomic editing technology such as CRISPR/Cas9 offers tremendous potential for accelerating genetic progress, but a new ruling from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) appears likely to stifle research and development.
From the evolution of genetic performance and the improvement of phenotypic preferences, to the initiation of youth involvement and education, raising purebred hogs today looks very different from what it used to.
New technology will allow the Legacy Pork team to find outliers in the operation more quickly so they can extend the value of their workers over more sows.
The Food and Drug Administration is defending its ground against livestock groups who want to see regulatory oversight of livestock gene editing transferred from the FDA to USDA.
The coveted National Swine Improvement Federation Distinguished Service Award was presented to Jack Dekkers, distinguished professor at Iowa State University, in Indianapolis on Thursday.
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A blueprint published today prioritizes animal genomics research over the next 10 years to help producers meet the needs of a growing world population.
The National Pork Producers Council launched a new campaign to broaden awareness and understanding of gene editing’s promise for livestock agriculture called, "Keep America First in Agriculture."
Genus enters collaboration with Beijing Capital Agribusiness (BCA) to develop pigs resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRSSv).
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