It is crucial for the overall production economy that the pigs are slaughtered at the weight where the most optimal economic yield is achieved. With high feed prices, the reference point for optimal slaughter weight may be pushed downwards...
Acuity™ and Fast Genetics®, two swine genetics companies wholly owned by STgenetics®, are excited to officially announce their joint brand, AcuFast™.
Since the purchase of Acuity™ in February of 2022, the companies have worked diligently to fully understand how best...
In the realm of genetics, where advancements have been rapidly unfolding, phenotyping stands out as a fundamental tool for achieving genetic progress. Phenotyping, the measurement of observable traits in animals, is crucial for accurately evaluating genetic potential and driving...
It is economically beneficial for you to improve survival throughout the pig’s lifetime. Naturally, more robust pigs will also increase the general welfare. Therefore, DanBred’s breeding goals will have an even greater focus on survival in the weaners, sows...
In today's data-driven world, businesses rely heavily on information to make decisions and drive progress. As a genetics company in the swine industry, our focus is on genetic progress and delivering it to the commercial level in an effective...
A new genetic approach has led to a ground-breaking change in the breeding goals for DanBred genetics, which will contribute to increased piglet survival and more weaned pigs – through an increased focus on robustness. One extra pig at...
One of the main focuses of our technology platform is developing and implementing reproductive technologies that deliver our customers genetic progress, faster and more efficiently. At the forefront of our platform are our gender sorting technologies, which offer valuable...
As a swine producer, you know that raising gilts and barrows comes with differences in production metrics, diet requirements, management practices, and welfare considerations. While current production practices limit the ability to adjust for these variances, advances in technology...
DNA Genetics recently launched “Inside the Helix,” a podcast designed for people representing all sectors of the pork industry. This bi-weekly podcast will cover important topics that matter to its listeners, from genetic progress all the way to meat...
Farmscape for April 5, 2023
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An international research effort which is looking at the potential of measuring hormone levels in the hair of pigs to identify genetic lines that will be less affected by stress...