{"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":"why pig breeding programs focus on genetics - PIGS and PORK","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"sUGcJ0xPeO\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vfdpork.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/07\/why-pig-breeding-programs-focus-on-genetics\/\">why pig breeding programs focus on genetics<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/vfdpork.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/07\/why-pig-breeding-programs-focus-on-genetics\/embed\/#?secret=sUGcJ0xPeO\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;why pig breeding programs focus on genetics&#8221; &#8212; PIGS and PORK\" data-secret=\"sUGcJ0xPeO\" 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\/why-pig-breeding-programs-focus-on-genetics.png","thumbnail_width":1344,"thumbnail_height":768,"description":"Genetics is a cornerstone of successful pig breeding, influencing traits from growth rates to disease resistance. By employing advanced techniques like genomic selection and CRISPR-Cas9, breeders can enhance not only productivity but also animal welfare. As the pork industry evolves, the integration of data analytics and a focus on sustainable practices are reshaping breeding strategies. This dynamic approach promises to optimize pig populations for economic viability while addressing ethical concerns, ensuring a robust future for pork production. What innovative methods will define the next generation of pig breeding? Read More"}