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 […]
How to avoid heat stress in your pigs during summer
Spring has passed and summer is here. In many regions around the world, e.g., southern Europe, North America, and tropical locations, heat stress in pig production is a serious problem this time of year. In 2022, at least 22 countries worldwide recorded maximum temperatures of 50°C or above. This year, the temperatures are predicted […]
The benefits of DanBred LY gilts
Heterosis has a big impact on your productivity – but what does it really mean? It becomes clear when you look at the difference between buying LY gilts or having a self replacement gilt strategy in your production. The benefits of DanBred LY gilts can be seen in more liveborn, less fighting, and better sow […]
Higher survival is on its way to the production herds
Now, pig producers around the world, who use DanBred genetics, can look forward to even higher piglet survival. At the moment, the newest trait in DanBred’s breeding goal, piglet survival, is starting to manifest through DanBred Duroc. And you can see that directly on your results when you buy DanBred! This means that in […]
Great economic value for weaner and finisher pig survival
It is economically beneficial for you to improve survival throughout the pig’s lifetime. Naturally, more robust pigs will also increase the general welfare. Therefore, DanBred’s breeding goals will have an even greater focus on survival in the weaners, sows and, not least, finisher pigs in the coming years. By including ‘weaner and finisher pig […]
