Use your data to increase sow longevity
The gilt’s weight at first service is the best indicator of her longevity throughout her productive life as a sow. Studies clearly show that a weight that is too high at first service reduces sow longevity and productivity, yet only few herds actually weigh their gilts. DanBred’s measuring tape can be used as an […]
Calmness leads to better results at ‘The Black Diamond’
There is complete calm in the barn at Gråbjerggård in Denmark during vaccinations. Here, work is carried out quietly and in a controlled manner, and this is far from coincidental. At the farm – better known as The Black Diamond – keeping the pigs calm is a fundamental part of the daily routines. The […]
Advisers see good progress
More liveborn piglets, stronger litters, and sows with improved maternal traits make work in the farrowing unit both easier and more rewarding. This still requires focus, discipline, and training of employees, but the outlook is promising. Mette Lundsgaard is an independent consultant and farmer, and she clearly sees how genetic progress and improved […]
Breeding for all-round robustness
Improving pigs’ productivity through vital robustness is a key objective of DanBred’s breeding program. A breeding program that is designed to deliver new generations of pigs that are not only stronger and more resilient but also deliver top performance under diverse conditions. A focus on fundamental traits such as feed efficiency, survival and reproduction […]
Hands-on tips for better litter performance
Improving litter performance is essential for maximizing productivity and profitability in pig production. With the introduction of a new trait in DanBreds breeding goal – litter weight gain – you can expect an annual increase of 3 kg in litter weight gain, equivalent to weaning half a piglet more per litter. To help you achieve […]
From 82 to 95 % sow survival with simple routines
Klaus Bjerre is a farmer through and through. But not long ago, he considered giving up pig farming due to high sow mortality. Less than two years later, survival is up to 95% – and the solutions were simpler than expected. Klaus Bjerre and his wife run a DanBred multiplication farm in Denmark, where they […]
