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Norway’s livestock genetics drive efficiency, sustainability in swine and dairy production

From boosting piglet survival to breeding lower-methane dairy cows, genetics companies Topigs Norsvin and Geno are helping farmers worldwide improve productivity and cut environmental impact

Norwegian genetics leaders Topigs Norsvin and Geno are advancing swine and dairy breeding with a focus on robust animals, higher efficiency, and lower methane emissions—delivering global solutions for farmers facing climate and sustainability challenges.






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Pigs can’t fly: U.S. high-end livestock breeders lose millions in China tariff fallout

China has been a key importer of American hog and dairy cattle genetics, but shipments have stalled

China is one of the biggest importers of American breeding pigs and other livestock genetic material such as cattle semen. These lucrative niche export markets had been growing, but dried up since U.S. President Donald Trump started a trade war with Beijing.



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Turning dairy into beef: Shaking up supply chains

Different approaches are needed to capitalize on the value of dairy-beef crossbreds

The revolutionary ramifications of breeding beef genetics to dairy cows are remaking supply chains. That brings new opportunities and challenges. The University of Guelph’s Dr. Michael Steele got the attention […] Read more