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Understanding
A pedigree contains valuable information about the production traits that are heritable, as well as the specific animals’ ability to make improvements through genetic selection and planned matings.
Reading a pedigree issued by the National Swine Registry
1. Animal’s official name and registration number. The name starts with herd prefix unique to each breeder and ends with the animal’s ear notch.
2. Animal’s pedigree including parents and grandparents and their Sow Productivity Index.
3. Individual information including registration number, sex, ear notch and birth date.
4. Litter performance information.
5. Breeder’s and/or owner’s name and address.
6. Individual EPDs and Indexes on the date the certificate was issued.
