Our genetics are constantly evolving
With data measurements of more than 100,000 young breeding animals every year, we ensure that DanBred finisher pigs are constantly improving. The results from our testing station show a clear improvement in the finisher pig traits. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in finisher pig traits when buying DanBred animals. This […]
Are you feeding your gestating sows correctly?
DanBred breeding animals have an extraordinary genetic potential for reproductive performance. When a piglet is produced within the sow during gestation, we also want that piglet to survive. And your feeding strategy for gestating sows may actually be highly correlated to your success in the farrowing unit. Below, our well-known pig expert, Thomas Sønderby […]
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 […]
DanBred optimises your bottom line with low feed consumption until slaughter
It is crucial for the overall production economy that the pigs are slaughtered at the weight where the most optimal economic yield is achieved. With high feed prices, the reference point for optimal slaughter weight may be pushed downwards when transfer prices have not (to the same extend) increased. Optimal slaughter weight varies depending […]
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 […]
