Pig breeding and production

Pig industry is one of the most important part of Chinese Agriculture. Breeding of pigs is the critical segment of pig industry. Researchers are engaging in resources reserved and breeding of pigs with traditional methods, Genome-wide association and gene editing. Focus on reproduction and disease resistance, screening of molecular markers, mechanisms of candidate genes are also conducting with Omics methods. Also, facilities adapt to welfare or intensive production pattern are also concerned.

Keywords: pig breeding, Genome-wide association Analysis, Gene editing, production pattern




Researchers

Cheng Jinhua
Xu Xiaobo
Li Bixia
Fu Yanfeng
Li Hui
Zhao Weimin
Wang Xuemin
Dai Chaohui
Liao Chao