Data measurements of more than 100,000 young breeding animals every year ensures that DanBred finisher pigs are constantly improving. The results from the testing station show a clear improvement in the finisher pig traits.
In recent years, there has been...
Originally published as a National Swine Improvement Federation Factsheet.
Introduction
The importance of decreasing costs of production increases as the swine industry becomes more competitive. Costs of production can be decreased through an organized selection program focused on genetic improvement in...
DanBred breeding animals have an extraordinary genetic potential for reproductive performance. When a piglet is produced within the sow during gestation, we also want that piglet to survive. And your feeding strategy for gestating sows may actually be highly...
Geneticists hold a special place in the pork industry due to their essential role in maintaining and improving swine genetics. This is crucial for the health and well-being of the animals, as well as for the overall efficiency and...
Todd Thurman, Swine Insights International
September 14, 2023
Having spent over a decade working extensively in Asia, I’ve observed a strong preference among Asian producers for managing their genetics programs. In contrast, in the US, I have a client with 10,000...
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