Helping pigs to be better prepared for disease pressure

Using breeding and genetics to prepare pigs better for disease challenges that might be around – it may sound like science fiction, but in Canada, this is far from a myth. First results show that with the right genetic approach, pigs can be better prepared against e.g. A. pleuropneumoniae or M. hyorhinis. The management of livestock disease is among agriculture’s most difficult challenges. In addition to adding costs, diseases can also contribute to negative consumer perceptions of animal p