Despite my muddy boots and work-hardened hands, I have an interesting pathway into farming. I worked at a dairy farm all throughout my teen years, and…… Read more “Trends come and go, but a breed’s standard is eternal”
Category: Breeding Strategies
AKPR or AKKPS? Choosing a Breed Registry
A lot of people new to Kunekune pigs have confusion about the breed registries. When we got started, I thought that AKPR handled the West coast,…… Read more “AKPR or AKKPS? Choosing a Breed Registry”
Let’s talk about Coefficient of Inbreeding- COI
Let’s talk about COI in relation to breeding… COI = coefficient of inbreeding. In other words, the degree of relatedness that two pigs have. COI is just…… Read more “Let’s talk about Coefficient of Inbreeding- COI”