Robustness contributes to a better bottom line
From now and in the coming years, two-thirds of the economic breeding progress will come from robustness. In your herd, you will experience higher survival for both sows and piglets as well as increased strength in the pigs. The prognosis for DanBred’s breeding progress indicates that robustness will be the biggest contributor to the […]
Higher survival and increased productivity with balanced breeding
In recent years, DanBred has intensified our focus on breeding for even more robust pigs with higher survival rates. The production results from herds with DanBred genetics show that you can get both higher survival and increased productivity with balanced breeding. Over the past century, DanBred has developed a balanced breeding programme that strives […]
A common set of values results in excellent pigs at Dalhus
Beautiful gilts and employees who know which sows are good at caring for the smallest piglets provide the best opportunities to ensure that all sows in the farrowing unit can wean “marzipan pigs”, which is what the herd calls their robust, pink piglets. At the farm Dalhus in Denmark, you will find some of […]
Feeding gilts: 5 recommendations for robust gilts
One of the factors with the greatest influence on the quality of your gilts at mating is the feed. If your gilts do not get the right nutrition, it can affect their reproduction, strength, and longevity. Feed and nutrition lay the entire foundation for your pigs’ growth and overall health. Therefore, your feed strategy […]
Sow survival – how can it be improved?
To improve sow survival, we have to focus on the gilts – and the right management efforts are needed around farrowing and mixing of the sows in the gestation unit. SEGES Innovation uses data from many Danish sow herds to gain more knowledge on risk periods for sow mortality and how management routines can increase […]
The right genetics and management improve sow survival
For Mette Lundsgaard, the recipe for a healthy sow unit is the right feed strength and management of the sows throughout the cycle. If you want healthy sows that wean many robust piglets, DanBred genetics spiced with the right management initiatives are essential elements on your farm. At least if you ask Mette Lundsgaard, […]
