University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division
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AGRICULTURALMU GuidePUBLISHED BY UNIVERSITY EXTENSION, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIASwine BreedingSuccess in commercial swine production is determined by a pork producer's ability to use resources efficiently. However, the level of efficiency that can be obtained is set by the genetic merit of the breeding herd. The genetic merit of the breeding herd is established by the crossbreeding program used and the introduction of new seedstock either by purchasing females or boars. The most popular crossbreeding programs have been rotational programs that produce replacement females so that only boars need to be brought into the herd. Farmers can use other more specialized crossbreeding programs, only purchase boars as well. For more information, see MU publication G 2311, Terminal and Rotaterminal Crossbreeding Systems for Pork Producers.Ronald O. Bates (Department of Animal Sciences)Reviewed November 2018 -- websit
