Large litters and an improvement in finisher pig results

An advantage is the improvement in growth per day and desired meat quality in the fattening pigs. Danish sows with Duroc influence are known for their high litter size.

Optimized local environment for piglets will increase the piglet survival

You must reevaluate the local environment for the piglets when the climate changes throughout the year. Make a deadline in the calendar every three months

Good practice for moving and delivery conditions of pigs

Handling pigs on the delivery matters, read about the important focus points according to moving pigs in the farm or loading trucks.

Biosecurity rules for farm staff and visitors

A thorough and clear biosecurity rules on farms for staff and visitors must be introduced to avoid getting unwanted infection into the herd

Bridging the physical and virtual worlds

DanBred is leaping into the digital era as one of the first pig breeding companies to have Augmented Reality Remote Assistance (ARRA) with Innomize glasses.

Avoiding the spread of viruses - Internal Biosecurity

Internal biosecurity is reviewing all procedures and analyzing actions to avoid the risk of spreading viruses and bacterias

The advantage of a correct vaccination setup

Proper execution of vaccinations is a safe and efficient method of preventing economic damage from an infectious disease in your pig herd.

Keeping a high health status - External biosecurity

As pig breeders, the worst nightmares is to get an infection. Keeping high health status with external biosecurity should be a priority.

High performance capacity with DanBred Duroc

Swedish study confirms: DanBred Duroc as terminal line secures high performance capacity, if the pigs are ensured the right conditions.

20 times faster calculation of DanBred’s breeding index

A Linear Models Toolbox developed by Aarhus University will handle DanBred's large amounts of data, that will create the perfect genetics in the future.

Increased focus on breeding for sow longevity

We have demonstrated data from production herds that are applicable when breeding for sow longevity using DanBred genetics

Bøgildgård: DanBred boar testing station for 40 years

Bøgildgård DanBred boar testing station in Denmark celebrates its 40th anniversary, making pig production based on DanBred genetics more sustainable

Genetic potential and heterosis in production herds

DanBred’s purebred populations is not only transferred to their crossbred offspring but is also further magnified by the benefits of heterosis

Developing the pigs of the future

Developing the pigs of the future

Selection and service are key to ensure high quality

A great selection is one of the most important tools to ensure that the DanBred breeding animals have the highest possible quality and a superior longevity.

10 years of genomic selection: A quantum leap for pig breeding

10 years of genomic selection: A quantum leap for pig breeding

DanBred delivers 3,000 breeding animals to Russia

DanBred delivers 3,000 breeding animals to Russia

DanBred introduces new state-of-the-art transporter

DanBred introduces new state-of-the-art transporter