{"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":"breeding pigs for improved meat quality through genetics - PIGS and PORK","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"uz4M0u1R1J\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vfdpork.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/22\/breeding-pigs-for-improved-meat-quality-through-genetics\/\">breeding pigs for improved meat quality through genetics<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/vfdpork.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/22\/breeding-pigs-for-improved-meat-quality-through-genetics\/embed\/#?secret=uz4M0u1R1J\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;breeding pigs for improved meat quality through genetics&#8221; &#8212; PIGS and PORK\" data-secret=\"uz4M0u1R1J\" 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\/04\/breeding-pigs-for-improved-meat-quality-through-genetics.png","thumbnail_width":1344,"thumbnail_height":768,"description":"Genetic selection strategies in pig breeding significantly enhance meat quality by focusing on traits that impact sensory and nutritional aspects. Advanced techniques such as genomic selection and marker-assisted breeding enable breeders to identify and select for desirable characteristics, including marbling, tenderness, and growth rates, from an early age. As molecular genetics evolves, understanding the interplay of various traits and their implications for consumer satisfaction becomes crucial, shaping the future of pork production through improved efficiency and sustainability. Read More"}