Christina M Wagner

US Patent:

20080028478, Jan 31, 2008

Filed:

Jul 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/565548

Inventors:

Samuel T. Buttram - Ellisville MO, US
Michael M. Lohuis - Des Peres MO, US
Youping Gu - Chestefield MO, US
Christina M. Wagner - Columbia IL, US

International Classification:

A01K 67/027

US Classification:

800 17, 800 21

Abstract:

The methods provided herein relate to swine production. Specifically the instant invention provides methods for the production of terminal parent animals (i.e. terminal sires and terminal dams) for use in swine production herds. Also provided are methods for quickly and efficiently introducing and/or fixing one or more desirable traits or alleles in a swine herd. Alternatively, the present methods may be employed to eliminate a particular undesirable trait or gene. The invention also provides for herds that have been developed using any of the methods described herein. The invention also provides for the use of embryo transfer, including markerassisted embryo transfer to facilitate the transfer of genetic material, particularly when it is desirable to maintain the specific-pathogen free status of a herd.

US Patent:

20050251476, Nov 10, 2005

Filed:

Jun 26, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/517185

Inventors:

Christina Wagner - Columbia IL, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705040000

Abstract:

A swine genetics business method using digital data communication provides for swine genetics customers deferring until after use of swine genetics embodiments all or a substantial portion of payments for that use.