Social pigs: A new dimension to pig genetics
A pioneering study by the Danish Pig Research Centre has confirmed pig sociability as a possible relevant trait in DanBred breeding goals. This new trait will add to the genetic progress. Positive social behaviour among pigs enhance the growth of pen mates and this tendency is passed down from generation to generation. In other words, it is heritable. A study performed by the Danish Pig Research Centre (DPRC) indicated how DanBred pigs, with a positive social genetic profile (social pigs), ha
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Kees van
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