The use of the serum progesterone strip test as a clinical tool for assessing reproductive status in replacement gilts
The developed progesterone strip test shows strong potential for practical application in field settings.
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Chula researchers develop synthetic boar scent mimicking natural pheromones to reduce disease outbreak risks in pig farms
Researchers from Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Veterinary Science have developed synthetic boar scent mimicking natural pheromones, providing a safer way to stimulate reproduction while reducing the risk of disease transmission associated with direct contact between breeding animals.
Preferent KI transfers activities to GFS and PIC-NL: Collaboration for a future-proof swine industry
This collaboration strengthens the availability of high-quality semen and genetics for pig producers in the Netherlands and beyond.
Minitube opens its new headquarters
Minitube continues its path of growth: On November 15, the company celebrated the official opening of its new headquarters in Tiefenbach, Germany.
Minitube achieves ISO 13485 certification
Strengthening quality leadership in reproductive technologies.
Evaluation of different thawing protocols on Iberian boar sperm preserved for 10 years at different liquid nitrogen levels
Thawing at 70 °C for 8 seconds maximizes post-thaw sperm quality, especially in those samples stored constantly submerged in liquid nitrogen.
Reproductive management: Puberty induction
Why induce puberty? If I do choose to induce puberty, what do I need to do, and when?
Summary of the 27th IPVS and 15th ESPHM-ECPHM: Reproduction, welfare, and nutrition
In this third installment, Antonio Palomo summarizes the papers presented on reproduction, nutrition, precision livestock farming, and other aspects of swine production.
Low-density lipoproteins, resveratrol and quercetin as alternative additives to improve boar semen cooling
Low-density lipoproteins can improve the motility and kinetics of boar semen during cooling while it could modulate the sperm's mitochondrial activity.
55th AASV Annual Meeting summary: Miscellaneous
Antonio Palomo summarizes the presentations from the latest AASV, ranging from the future of the veterinary profession to the eradication of diseases, hog prices, and experiences in improving pig survival.
Myo-inositol improves the viability of boar sperm during liquid storage
The addition of myo-inositol to semen extender improved the boar semen quality by decreasing the effects of oxidative stress during liquid preservation.
Topigs Norsvin opens new Delta Norway
Topigs Norsvin officially opened its new boar test and research center Delta Norway.
Practical experience: Ability to detect PRRS infection in boars by sample type
Are we using the best samples and techniques to monitor PRRS absence in boar studs?
Vaginal and vestibular electrical resistance as an alternative marker for optimum timing of artificial insemination
Change in electrical resistance in the vagina has the potential to accurately predict ovulation timing, but more work is required.
Tip: Book to record weekly matings
In this logbook, each page corresponds to a week of the year in which all the matings during the week are recorded.
Analysis of artificial insemination center management factors that contribute to sperm parameters and boar longevity
The results reveal better sperm quality for untreated boars than for PGF2α-treated boars, which might indicate that the underlying fertility of boars necessitating treatment is inferior compared to boars that can be collected without further treatment.