Pig health routinely becomes part of the discussion when producers are looking for improved performance of their populations.
As one of the leaders in swine breeding, Hendrix Genetics recognizes that strong biosecurity protocols play an important part in keeping pigs safe and healthy. Fundamental to swine production, biosecurity should act as the first line of defence to...
PART 2: SETTING DIETARY DIGESTIBLE LYSINE LEVELS
by: Clarence Froese, M.Sc., Director of Nutrition, Genesus Inc.
Individual nutrient requirements are generally derived and expressed in terms of total daily amounts, as opposed to dietary concentrations. For example, finishing pigs require a...
Salmonella variants found in pigs pose different threats to human and animal health, a DNA study found.
Two closely related variants of Salmonella Typhimurium – a major cause of gastroenteritis worldwide – have significantly different effects on pig health, a...
Abstract
Effects of allowing gilts ad libitum access to feed until breeding age or developing them with 25% energy restriction from 123 days of age to breeding on reproductive success through parity 1 were studied with a total of 639...
Topigs Norsvin is pleased to announce the appointment of Ilias Beneas as General Manager for Topigs Norsvin Hellas. Ilias Beneas is now marketing and sales manager for Zoetis in Greece and the other countries Topigs Norsvin Hellas is active...
The future of the pork industry must include sustainable products and practices. The Hypor Maxter, known as one of the top Piétrain sire lines in the world, delivers high quality piglets, fast-growing and uniform finishers, and more quality meat....
Nick Brain's free-range pigs snort and snuffle with delight as he tips buckets of acorns in their path.
Key points:
Some pig breeds face extinction in Australia, as they aren't suited to intensive farming
Victorian farmers are trying to conserve...
The transition from balanced to sustainable breeding is underway. While this concept is overarching for our entire swine breeding program, there are also key components that relate specifically to the different products in our portfolio. The Hypor Magnus not...
Porc d'Or, a collaboration of several Dutch pig farmers from the North, has chosen to work with Hypor pig genetics from Hendrix Genetics. Hendrix Genetics is an international breeding company, active in 8 animal species, with offices in 25...