The National Swine Improvement Federation (NSIF) Annual Meeting and Genetic Symposium is slated for Dec. 6-7 at the Embassy Suites, Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, MO.
The program Dec. 6 includes discussion of advances in molecular/genomics technologies, National Swine Registry commercial solutions selection for meat quality and implementation of genetic improvement programs. Lunch includes an NSIF awards presentation.
On Dec. 7, topics include data management for genetic improvement, research and educational priorities, and a closing lunch and post-conference NSIF board of directors meeting.
For questions and comments regarding the program, contact Steve Moeller, The Ohio State University at (614) 688-3686 or e-mail moeller.29@osu.edu . To register online, go to www.nsif.com .
Friday's USDA/Department of Justice "Competition in Agriculture Workshop," held in Ankeny, IA, was long on rhetoric, but surprisingly balanced regarding substantive issues. A wide range of opinions were expressed and the proceedings were far more orderly than most expected.
In addition to the number of recorded heat cycles before breeding and the gilt’s exposure to gestation stalls before breeding, there are additional management factors that affect gilt performance. Following are a few additional considerations:
