{"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 selective breeding improves pig genetics - PIGS and PORK","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"xjXsy2YFwa\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vfdpork.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/23\/how-selective-breeding-improves-pig-genetics\/\">how selective breeding improves pig genetics<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/vfdpork.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/23\/how-selective-breeding-improves-pig-genetics\/embed\/#?secret=xjXsy2YFwa\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;how selective breeding improves pig genetics&#8221; &#8212; PIGS and PORK\" data-secret=\"xjXsy2YFwa\" 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\/how-selective-breeding-improves-pig-genetics.png","thumbnail_width":1344,"thumbnail_height":768,"description":"Selective breeding is reshaping the future of pig farming by enhancing key genetic traits crucial for productivity and sustainability. By targeting qualities like growth rate, feed efficiency, and disease resistance, breeders are cultivating pigs that meet rising market demands in an environmentally conscious manner. Advances in genomic technologies and data analytics are revolutionizing how breeders make informed selections, paving the way for healthier livestock. As the industry evolves, the integration of sustainable practices becomes paramount, ensuring that the next generations of pigs contribute positively to both economic viability and ecological stewardship. Read More"}