Hogs Genetics
In order for gene editing in agricultural animals to “unleash enormous gains in productivity,” a remodeling of the federal landscape is imperative, experts conclude.
African swine fever (ASF) expert Dr. Dan Rock of the University of Illinois weighs in on a recent China Harbin Laboratory paper describing its analysis of ASF virus variants.
USDA announces the finalization of a MOU with FDA outlining responsibilities concerning the regulation of certain animals developed using genetic engineering that are intended for agricultural purposes.
In public comments earlier this week, current FDA commissioner Stephen Hahn said he would refuse to sign the memorandum of understanding between the FDA and USDA addressing gene-edited livestock. Here’s NPPC’s response.
The Trump administration announced its intention for the USDA to have primary oversight over gene-edited livestock. NPPC has been a leading advocate for USDA regulatory oversight over the last two years.
USDA announced its intent to have primary oversight over gene-edited livestock. Secretary Perdue said this would be a significant step in modernizing regulations of agricultural animals produced by genetic engineering.
The FDA approved a first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration in a line of domestic pigs on Monday.
An RNA genetic sequencing method studied by researchers at the University of Minnesota finds that rapid, unbiased pathogen detection can be achieved at the species and strain level.
Measuring antibody response to a commonly used vaccination against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus could better predict swine reproductive success than common genetic selection strategies.
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.
Graduate student Melanie Trenhaile-Grannemann studied videos of sows at 17 different time points and found that angles of the knee and pastern change over time.
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For the sake of our animals, the environment, consumers and farmer livelihoods, NPPC’s Dan Kovich says we need to put regulatory authority over gene-edited livestock in the right hands.
Genomic editing technology increasingly shows potential for improving disease resistance within livestock populations, as researchers in China report success introducing resistance to the CSFV in pigs.
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Recognizing herd health is a constant concern, Hanor uses a robust sire line in sow farms that have been more challenging in terms of pig performance.
A creative new application for CRISPR is a platform to spur evolution of specific genes inside cells. “EvolvR,” lets scientists shake up the DNA letters in their gene of choice until they find the right variation.
ne in four consumers believes vegetarian products should not be allowed to have meat-related names like sausage or burger.
Development of an emerging technology promising major animal health and environmental benefits is stalled at the U.S. FDA, prompting NPPC to renew its call for USDA regulatory oversight of gene editing for livestock.
Pork Perspectives provides business and leadership strategy tips from some of the pork industry’s finest. Meet John Eggert, chief development officer for Topigs Norsvin.
A sample of Duroc boar semen was the one millionth sample of animal germplasm to arrive at USDA-Agricultural Research Service’s National Animal Germplasm Collection—a milestone in preserving genetic animal information.
Just east of Lisbon, Portugal, a company called Raporal S.A. is a leader in pork production. It’s 10,000 sow herd produces 29 weaned pigs per sow per year.
Because a terminal sire line can change company value so quickly, there’s a value we can create by selecting animals to specifically fit our system.