European pig producers improve piglet survival with DanBred
The newest benchmark numbers show a continued progress in pig robustness and efficiency, with DanBred customers in Europe reaching new production milestones. DanBred genetics continue to improve survival and robustness, which is confirmed by benchmark numbers in the Netherlands where the average DanBred customers experience a 3.5% improvement in piglet survival in just two years. DanBred Duroc is a big contributor to these results with improvements in piglet vitality […]
Releasing the genetic potential in the Netherlands
At World Premix’s pig farm in the Netherlands, they love having visitors from around the world, showing the pigs in the stables, explaining their feeding concepts and how simple management leads to fantastic results. The farm functions as a demo farm for developing feeding concepts and as a training center for customers and employees at […]
Genetics that improve robustness and survival
DanBred genetics are developed to deliver robust and productive pigs that become stronger and more viable generation after generation. In just two years, piglet survival has increased by 1.6 percentage points in herds using DanBred genetics – and even more progress is expected. Many may not be aware, but well over half of the […]
The Burgener brothers choose 100% DanBred
Burgener Farm is a family‑run operation with 800 sows and full farrow‑to‑finish production in Illinois. After extensive research, the brothers decided to transition to DanBred genetics and begin a new genetic journey as some of first U.S. producers with DanBred Hybrids. In Illinois, U.S., just outside Springfield, you will find a family-owned pig farm […]
Use nurse sows wisely and improve piglet survival
A simple nurse sow strategy is valuable to improve piglet survival in your herd. The DanBred Hybrid delivers large litters of robust piglets together with great mothering abilities, enabling her to produce a high number of weaned piglets. By having a clear management strategy for using nurse sows, it is actually quite simple, and you […]
Strong start for Thygrisen after switching to DanBred
Thygrisen has made a strong start following a depop-repop 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 calm. In […]
