{"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":"the science behind pig breeding and genetics - PIGS and PORK","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Dfn0QwKg6B\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vfdpork.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/06\/the-science-behind-pig-breeding-and-genetics\/\">the science behind pig breeding and genetics<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/vfdpork.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/06\/the-science-behind-pig-breeding-and-genetics\/embed\/#?secret=Dfn0QwKg6B\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;the science behind pig breeding and genetics&#8221; &#8212; PIGS and PORK\" data-secret=\"Dfn0QwKg6B\" 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","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/vfdpork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/the-science-behind-pig-breeding-and-genetics.png","thumbnail_width":1344,"thumbnail_height":768,"description":"Advancements in pig genetics are reshaping the landscape of swine breeding, highlighting the interplay between hereditary traits, biotechnology, and animal welfare. By leveraging modern techniques like genomic selection and CRISPR, breeders can enhance traits such as disease resistance and feed efficiency. Sustainable practices are also gaining traction, promoting environmental responsibility while meeting consumer demands. As data-driven methodologies and collaborative approaches evolve, the future of pig breeding promises to optimize genetic potential, improve productivity, and ensure better welfare for animals and producers alike. Read More"}