"Publication of a book about the advances in pig breeding and reproduction is very timely. The science in these fields is advancing rapidly with new information about genetic control of disease resistance, feed efficiency, and reproductive performance arriving in abundance. The author list includes scientists and researchers from many of the institutions at the forefront of science of sustainable pork production. This volume will be a valuable reference for anybody who is a serious student of the science of pigs." (Professor David S. Buchanan, North Dakota State University, USA)

Advances in pig breeding and reproduction provides a comprehensive overview of the key research undertaken in these important areas and considers how reproduction efficiency can be optimised to achieve the desired breeding outcomes. The book also addresses recent advances in understanding how genetics can be engineered to breed pigs with an improved resistance to major diseases affecting pigs, such as porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus.

In its extensive exploration of the recent developments in pig breeding and reproduction, the book ensures its readers are fully equipped with the knowledge to implement breeding programmes which promote sustainability, whilst also optimising pig health and welfare.

Edited by a leading expert in the field of swine reproductive physiology, Advances in pig breeding and reproduction will be a standard reference for university and other researchers in swine and veterinary science, farmers, companies involved in pig breeding, as well as governments and other private sector agencies involved in supporting global pig production.

Dr Jason Ross is the Lloyd L. Anderson Endowed Professor in Physiology in the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University, USA. In addition, Professor Ross is the Director of the Iowa Pork Industry Center, supporting one of the leading hog-producing states in the USA. Professor Ross is internationally-known for his research on swine reproductive physiology for which he has received a number of awards.