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 […]
The world’s most feed efficient finisher
DanBred finishers consume less feed, emit less CO₂, and the latest results from the test station Bøgildgård show that all three DanBred breeds are below 1.8 kg feed per kg gain. At the same time, a new project is investigating how feed efficiency can be improved even further. Many years of breeding for feed […]
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 […]
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 […]
Solbjerggaard: We have found the key to higher survival
At Solbjerggaard, they have proved that achieving stable performance and higher survival rates for both sows and piglets does not have to involve major investments. Through strong teamwork and consistent routines, they have raised sow survival to 95% for their purebred sows. They have routines firmly in place to ensure that genetic progress really […]
Every pig counts when it comes to your profit
There is extra reason to celebrate when the number of weaned piglets increases. Of course, many liveborn piglets do not guarantee more weaned pigs. But it is a prerequisite that the piglet is born before it can be weaned. This summer, Denmark saw a historically high pig price. The highest level in 25 years. […]
