Topigs Norsvin Canada has restructured its Sales Team to enhance operations and better serve its customer base across the country. Leading the team is John Sawatzky as National Sales Manager, supported by Marcos Amorim (Western Canada Sales Manager) and...
Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcos Amorim as the new Western Canada Sales Manager, effective December 16, 2024. Based out of Winnipeg, MB, Marcos rejoins the team with extensive experience and a proven...
Large litters presuppose that the milk glands are functional at farrowing. It is annoying when a sow farrows many good piglets but cannot nurse all her piglets because of non-functional milk glands. Research shows that this is not an...
At AcuFast, we focus on creating realized genetic value, which is built on three critical pillars: our genetic portfolio, commercial measurement system, and technology platform. Today, we'll take a closer look at our commercial measurement system and its crucial...
Van Roessel Pork Ltd., a standout operation in Ontario, is a shining example of innovation and excellence in modern pork production. Founded in 2015 by Scott and Teresa Van Roessel, the farm began as a 900-sow farrow-to-wean operation in...
On a farm in Denmark, Henrik Nielsen buys marzipan pigs from Mette Hjort. The pigs are among the top 25% on several parameters compared to the Danish national average. This is mainly due to the pigs getting a good...
Platte Colony, located near Platte, South Dakota, celebrated the opening of its new 2,400-head finisher barn, a facility designed specifically for specialty genetics and niche market pigs. This innovative barn highlights the swine industry’s shift toward tailored production systems...
Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc., a leading swine genetics supplier, has announced the appointment of Pieter Van Den Boogaard as Business Development Representative. Pieter joined the company’s Eastern Canada Business Development Team on November 18, 2024, bringing valuable expertise and...
Hendrix Genetics, a global multi-species animal breeding company, and BHZP, Germany's largest pig breeding company, are pleased to announce the renewal of their distribution agreement for DB77 boars. This renewed five-year agreement will further strengthen their collaboration to meet...
Kendall Weger, Technical Services Specialist at PIC, presented a lot of great data and tips around P1 development in her presentation at the PSC Producer Meetings. A sustainable P1 development program should consist of three important areas, including selection...