{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"PIGS and PORK","provider_url":"https:\/\/vfdpork.com","author_name":"Pig Information","author_url":"https:\/\/vfdpork.com\/index.php\/author\/nelsonbort\/","title":"how piglet traits are determined by genetic makeup - PIGS and PORK","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"1KEZ3XOKe3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vfdpork.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/how-piglet-traits-are-determined-by-genetic-makeup\/\">how piglet traits are determined by genetic makeup<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/vfdpork.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/how-piglet-traits-are-determined-by-genetic-makeup\/embed\/#?secret=1KEZ3XOKe3\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;how piglet traits are determined by genetic makeup&#8221; &#8212; PIGS and PORK\" data-secret=\"1KEZ3XOKe3\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n","description":"The complex interplay of genetics and environmental factors shapes the traits of piglets, influencing their development and overall health. Key concepts include polygenic traits, heritability, and the role of specific genes in characteristics like coat color and muscle growth. As research advances, innovative breeding strategies\u2014such as genomic selection and gene editing\u2014are being explored to enhance desirable traits, optimize production, and improve animal welfare. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for progressing pig farming practices and achieving sustainable outcomes in the industry. Read More"}