DanBred delivers 3,000 breeding animals to Russia
During the second half of 2020, DanBred has successfully chartered four cargo aircrafts and delivered almost 3,000 purebred breeding animals to Russia. Keeping a strong and steady delivery schedule, all animals were shipped as planned, and great teamwork from all parties made the execution of the order an unmitigated success. Earlier this year, RusAgro […]
Metabolomics: The missing link in genetic selection
Metabolomic selection can improve genetic gain in difficult-to-measure traits by combining whole-metabolomic data with phenotypic, pedigree, and genomic data. The metabolome is the complete set of metabolites in a sample and forms a link in the chain between DNA and phenotype. By Helle Palmø, Chief Geneticist, DanBred New breeding technologies such as genomic selection, […]
DANBRED DOCUMENTS €1.69 INCREASED GENETIC GAIN
We are always looking at even the smallest details to benefit your bottom line. DanBred was the first breeding company in the world to use genomic selection in its breeding work for pigs. Today, all breeding candidates are tested – an achievement that benefits the pig producers. By taking samples of hair from all […]
Get practical instructions in the pigpen with the DanBred Manuals and Knowledge Hub
DanBred offers all pig producers free access to the DanBred Manuals. These manuals and DanBred’s online Knowledge Hub give managers all the tools they need to turn expert knowledge into measurable results in the pigpen. ”DanBred’s extensive knowledge library helps you get the full benefit of the genetic potential of your DanBred animals, and we […]
Is your herd living up to its full genetic potential?
Every farm has its own challenges but with strategic In-Farm Solutions from DanBred, good advice is available for everyone. Can the genetic potential be better utilised? Are there production factors that can be optimised? The answer is yes, when you choose a tailored solution from DanBred, which will help you to tackle issues and improve […]
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 […]
