New recommended backfat measurements: Optimise production and reduce feed costs
Abstract SEGES Innovation has changed their recommendation for the backfat thickness of sows and gilts at farrowing from 16-19 to 14-17 mm based on a data analysis containing >3,900 sows and litters from 10 feeding trials run over the past 6 years. The analysis shows that sows having 12-20 mm backfat at farrowing are […]
DanBred multiplication in Romania
DanBred is pleased to announce that we have successfully delivered animals to a new, modern multiplication in Romania. This project has been under way for several years, and we are excited to be able to offer our world-class breeding animals to farmers in Romania from a local production site. DanBred has just stocked our first […]
Hassle-free weaning with DanBred
Excellent hygiene, a diet that fits the needs of the DanBred sows, correct consultation policy, and supplementary feeding tailored to the piglets. With this foundation, the Van Dijck family ensures that the piglets get off to a good start. And now, they share their insights on how their results have improved. Good, continued growth of […]
Our many years of breeding progress contributes to your future pig production
DanBred’s continuous breeding progress results in direct profitability for you as a pig producer. Not only have we seen a progress that contributes positively to your bottom line, but our breeding progress also contributes to reducing the climate footprint and making the pig production more sustainable through better utilisation of resources. The developments are a […]
Can we use the pig’s history to increase future daily gain?
Most producers of finisher pigs aim to achieve pigs with high daily gain, where all pigs raised in the same section can be sent to slaughter at the same time (or at least within the shortest period possible). However, this is not simple to achieve; pigs do not always grow at the same rate, as different variables can have huge impact on the daily gain. Increased knowledge of the individual pig’s history may help us predict the future daily gain and exactly how long it will take for the pig to reach the desired slaughter weight. This will help you as a pig producer utilise your stables’ maximum capacity and achieve the full potential of your animals.
Recent research: Survival until slaughter can be improved through breeding
Increased survival until slaughter has economic significance for you as a pig producer as well as social significance for animal health and welfare in the pig production in general. From a breeding perspective, survival is a complex trait, but research shows that it is possible to improve survival until slaughter through breeding. A current […]
