Balanced pig breeding for improved global sustainability
By Helle Palmø, M.Sc., ph.d., Chief Geneticist at DanBred The ongoing focus on global climate change and potential solutions has never been more explicit nor pertinent than it is today. Increasingly extreme weather conditions are being recorded all over the world, and the amount of scientific evidence for the global effects of greenhouse gases […]
Better breeding decisions using a ’crystal ball’
Ask ADAM! That’s what SEGES Pig Research Centre does before it makes changes to the DanBred breeding scheme for pigs. ADAM is a computer program – developed by Aarhus University and SEGES Pig Research Centre – that simulates animal-breeding schemes. How much extra genetic gain can we realise over the next five, ten, or even […]
Managing DanBred piglets after farrowing – Preventing Sepsis
Management the first week after farrowing, is one of the key features to ensure that piglets get the best start in life. New born piglets are vulnerable, therefore focused management is important. Feeding the sows for optimum milk production is a keystone, but focus on hygiene and general piglet welfare is essential to ensure optimal […]
Management advice on feed and feeding – Getting your pig through weaning
Weaning starts long before the pigs are actually weaned. If the piglets are adequately prepared to be weaned from the sow, you can prevent several complications in the nursery. One preparation is the transition from sow milk to solid feed. Getting the piglets adapted to dry feed before weaning, will ensure a high dry matter […]
