Strong start for Thygrisen after switching to DanBred
Thygrisen has made a strong start following a total herd reset in 2025, which included a change to DanBred genetics. Christian and Anja Hvelplund wanted more liveborn piglets and a higher lean meat percentage, and they can already see their DanBred sows delivering on these goals. As you walk through the barns, everything is […]
Strong results in outdoor production with DanBred Duroc
In Vorslunde, just outside Give in Denmark, lies Greensgaard. Here, Peter Bruun and Lene Conradsen run an outdoor pig production, where half of the genetics comes from DanBred Duroc. A solution they have no doubt fits their farm perfectly. At Greensgaard in Denmark, they have 1,050 sows and produce 30,000 finisher per year, which […]
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 […]
