DanBred introduces new state-of-the-art transporter
Every year, DanBred exports thousands of breeding animals from Danish breeding and multiplication herds to pig producers worldwide. In Europe, they are transported in DanBred’s trucks approved by the Danish Health Management System (SPF-SuS). Now DanBred expands this fleet with a new type of trailer with integrated air-conditioning, UV system, temperature sensors, CO2 and moisture […]
Breeding for social pigs improves finisher performance
Growth performance is heritable and is affected both directly by the pig’s own genes and indirectly by the genes of its group mates. Recent studies show that there are heritable social effects on growth in the DanBred breeds, and that selection for social genetic effects on growth also improves the growth of DanBred crossbreds. Breeding […]
UNIFORM SOWS ARE THE WAY TO HIGH PERFORMANCE
Written by Gunner Sørensen, Senior Specialist, SEGES Danish Pig Research Centre, gs@seges.dk Abstract Feed composition and feed strategy in the gestation period are crucial factors to achieve a high performing lactating sow with a satisfying longevity. A backfat thickness at farrowing of 16 – 19 mm is the goal for the feeding, but it´s also […]
APPLIED FEEDING OF LACTATING HYPER-PROLIFIC SOWS
Written by Thomas Sønderby Bruun, Senior Specialist, SEGES Danish Pig Research Centre, thsb@seges.dk Abstract The correct feeding strategy for the lactating sow is frequently discussed, and the aim of this article is to describe the latest research results and how they should be used to support nursing capacity, average daily litter gain and subsequent reproduction. […]
IMPROVE PIGLET PERFORMANCE IN THE FARROWING PERIOD
Written by Christoph Hutter, Product Manager Feed Additives, ADDCON GmbH and Dr. Christian Lückstädt, Technical Director Feed, ADDCON GmbH. The successful rearing of many high-quality DanBred piglets is centred around the attentive management of the sows as well as the piglets. When working with new-born piglets, it is important to look at all factors that […]
Managing high litter size from farrowing until weaning
By Flemming Thorup, DVM, Senior Scientist, SEGES Pig Production, Livestock Innovation, ft@seges.dk Abstract Managing a sow with less piglets than milk glands is simple. When the number of piglets at the sow exceeds the number of milk glands, you need to improve your management. Management in the farrowing unit can be divided into 4 parts. […]
