Tag: Genetics/breeding/hatching

African Swine Fever

Genetics company: ASF will drive surge in live animal exports

Rebuilding the world’s largest pig herd will be a massive undertaking, breeding firm leader says. But in a country where pork is “more than just food,” he’s not betting against a comeback.

July 24, 2019

African Swine Fever

Gene editing could alleviate ASF’s impact on industry

A proper regulatory framework for gene editing in U.S. livestock would have multiple benefits, pork industry leaders say, and key among those benefits is it could introduce pigs that are resistant to diseases such as African swine fever.

July 3, 2019

Dairy Cattle

MSU to lead collection of feed efficiency data in cattle

A new research initiative hopes to provide producers with the information they need to breed high-efficiency cattle capable of producing the same amount of milk while consuming less feed.

June 10, 2019

Aquaculture

WorldFish to expand research on tilapia strain

Nonprofit research organization WorldFish will expand research on its genetically improved farmed tilapia (GIFT) strain to increase productivity and meet the growing global demand for fish.

July 6, 2017

Feed Production by Region

Neogen acquires Brazilian animal genomics company

Neogen Corporation has acquired Brazil-based Deoxi Biotecnologia Ltda (Deoxi) – a leading animal genomics laboratory in the country with the most cattle in the world.

April 27, 2016

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NRGene maps complete Emmer wheat genome

NRGene has mapped the complete Emmer wheat genome in one month, significantly accelerating global research into crop improvement.

July 28, 2015

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Overweight sows are not profitable

There are methods that can ensure the target weight is met and sow productivity is at maximum with the least possible cost.

July 7, 2015

Poultry

The genetic basis for improved feed efficiency

Feed plays a large part inbroiler performance and carcass composition; but, fast-growing broilers areinherently more efficient due to genetic selection.

May 5, 2015

Animal Nutrition Views

Useful advice for feeding sows

The two most useful pieces of advice when it comes to feed management of breeding sows are rather contradictory. So, what can be done?

April 7, 2015

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Research: Animals not affected by genetically engineered feed

A new scientific review from the University of California, Davis, reports that the performance and health of food-producing animals consuming genetically engineered feed, first introduced 18 years ago, has been comparable to that of animals consuming non-GE feed.

October 1, 2014

Company News

AgriProtein building world’s largest commercial fly farm

The world’s largest commercial fly farm, which is said to be a step toward shaking up the global animal feed market, is under construction near Cape Town, South Africa.

July 14, 2014

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The passing of Norman Borlaug

The food production industry should honor his memory by contining his efforts to "end humany misery for all mankind."

September 28, 2009