Piglet survival increases with DanBred genetics
In the summer of 2022, we implemented two new piglet survival traits in the breeding goal. Results from DanBred breeding and multiplication herds already show an increasing survival in all three DanBred breeds. The new traits for piglet survival are bearing fruit. This new approach can improve the piglet’s own ability to survive, […]
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. And he can already see the difference. The sow has more liveborn piglets and is good at taking care of them. These are some of the things that Kristoffer Hald noticed after […]
Increasing rectal temperatures’ effect on piglet survival
136 newborn piglets from seven litters were included in a study where rectal temperatures in the first two hours after birth were recorded. Rectal temperature after birth plays an important role for the piglet’s survival rate. By providing newborn piglets additional heat right after birth, the drop of rectal temperature is minimised, which improves the […]
The impact of balanced breeding on piglet vitality
Genetics is clearly part of the solution. Recent research shows that balanced pig breeding programmes have successfully increased litter size while simultaneously increasing piglet survival. A recent research article, published in Frontiers, “Genetic and phenotypic time trends of litter size, piglet mortality, and birth weight in pigs”, proves that balanced breeding policies lead to […]
Increasing litter weight gain can reduce the number of work hours
In the future, it will be easier for the employees in your herd to handle the piglets. New research shows that breeding for litter weight gain increases the sows’ mothering abilities. In the future, the sow has to be even better at caring for her piglets. This is the aim of new research carried […]
Pig producer increases piglet survival by 2.5 percentage points
After a change in our breeding goal last summer, where two new traits for piglet survival were included, the results have already manifested in the production herds. Jesper Tambour, a pig producer from Denmark, is delighted to produce even more vital piglets, as this results in easier care and increased survival. There is […]
