{"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 inheritance of maternal traits in pigs - PIGS and PORK","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"qx4M9RSwfU\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vfdpork.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/07\/the-inheritance-of-maternal-traits-in-pigs\/\">the inheritance of maternal traits in pigs<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/vfdpork.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/07\/the-inheritance-of-maternal-traits-in-pigs\/embed\/#?secret=qx4M9RSwfU\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;the inheritance of maternal traits in pigs&#8221; &#8212; PIGS and PORK\" data-secret=\"qx4M9RSwfU\" 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\/05\/the-inheritance-of-maternal-traits-in-pigs.png","thumbnail_width":1344,"thumbnail_height":768,"description":"Maternal traits in pigs encompass critical behaviors and characteristics that significantly impact reproductive success and offspring health. Key elements such as nursing behavior and protective instincts are vital for piglet survival and growth. Understanding the genetic and environmental factors influencing these traits offers opportunities for selective breeding and improved management practices. By optimizing conditions and employing genetic markers, producers can enhance maternal capabilities, ultimately leading to healthier herds and more efficient pig production systems. Delving into the complexities of these traits could unveil transformative strategies for the swine industry. Read More"}