The only means 🧐

🧬 Identification of progressive, responsible seedstock suppliers is the only means by which our herds can consistently improve their production efficiency, as the rate of genetic improvement in a commercial pork producer’s herd parallels the rate of genetic progress made by such suppliers. 

🔎 In a nutshell, here are the factors that commercial producers must consider when applying genetic principles in conjunction with critical insemination: (1) identifying seedstock producers, (2) implementing terminal crossbreeding systems with low replacement rates and gilt replacement costs, (3) using superior sires via A.I., and (4) identifying and using the superior maternal A.I. sires.

     • To better understand the features a sound genetic improvement program should include, read this.