More pigs and easier management after switch

Better mothering abilities and more liveborn piglets. These are two of the reasons why Kristoffer Hald chose to switch to DanBred genetics.

Increasing rectal temperatures’ effect on piglet survival

Piglet temperature plays an important role for the survival rate. Providing newborn piglets additional heat improves survival.

The impact of balanced breeding on piglet vitality

Recent research shows that balanced pig breeding programmes have successfully increased litter size while increasing piglet survival

Our genetics are constantly evolving

Results from DanBred's boar testing station, Bøgildgård, proves the constant progress for DanBred finisher pig traits.

Are you feeding your gestating sows correctly?

Thomas Sønderby Bruun from SEGES Innovation explains how your feeding strategy for gestating sows contributes to ensure vital piglets.

National PRRS reduction programme in Denmark

The national strategy to reduce PRRS ensures improved health and stability in your production, lower use of antibiotics and improved welfare.

Increasing litter weight gain can reduce the number of work hours

New research shows that breeding for litter weight gain increases the sows’ mothering abilities making life easier for your employees.

How to avoid heat stress in your pigs during summer

DanBred's five practical management approaches to avoid heat stress in your pig production during the warm summer months.

The benefits of DanBred LY gilts

Heterosis has a big impact on your productivity. The benefits of DanBred LY gilts can be seen directly on your results.

DanBred optimises your bottom line with low feed consumption until slaughter

It is crucial for the overall production economy that your pigs have the optimal slaughter weight, especially with current feed prices.

Higher survival is on its way to the production herds

Pig producers around the world, who use DanBred genetics, can look forward to even higher piglet survival because of the breeding goals.

Great economic value for weaner and finisher pig survival

It is economically beneficial for you to improve weaner and finisher pig survival. DanBred focusses on survival throughout the pig’s life.

Increase your profits with higher piglet survival

DanBred breeds for increased piglet survival and more weaned pigs - through an increased focus on robustness.

Increase piglet survival with the right feeding strategy

Feeding your sows correctly is extremely important for the productivity. A new feeding strategy can increase liveborn piglets by 1.7 %.

Sustainable pig production starts with the breeding

Improved feed efficiency is one of the most important factors that contribute to a more sustainable pig production.

DanBred targets at first mating confirmed by Spanish research

Optimum lifetime performance is closely connected to weight and body condition at first mating. DanBred's recommendations are clear.

What has the last 10 years of breeding progress meant for your production costs?

With DanBred animals in your herd, you have been able to reduce your production costs by EUR 15.5/pig over the past 10 years.

Successful event in Hungary brings partners together

Colleagues from DanBred’s headquarters in Denmark visited Hungary for the event, so we took this opportunity to get together with our valuable partner, Bonafarm Agriculture, for a dinner on the night