The right genetics and management improve sow survival
22. May 2024
For Mette Lundsgaard, the recipe for a healthy sow unit is the right feed strength and management of the sows throughout the cycle. Â If
For Mette Lundsgaard, the recipe for a healthy sow unit is the right feed strength and management of the sows throughout the cycle. Â If
As North American pig producers adapt to the new standards set by California’s Proposition 12, they can look to the Danish pig producers’ experiences with
At Overgaard Gods, they focus on the well-being of the sows, which makes management that much easier. The manager in the farrowing unit has noticed
Today, DanBred takes another important step towards increasing the productive lives of sows. Sow survival is a new trait in the breeding goals for DanBred
Positive trends in the annual result testifies to an important turning point for DanBred. After a year of major changes, the company delivers significant progress
The number of tested breeding pigs has increased considerably in our breeding herds over the past year. The increase means an even stronger breeding index
Breeding must be part of the solution to the major challenges facing pig production: community concerns for the environment, climate, and animal welfare. Breeding can
There are many wishes and requirements for livestock production today, including pig production. Sustainability, efficiency, health and welfare for the pigs must all come together.
2022 was another tough year for pig producers worldwide. However, according to InterPig’s annual report from 2022, the high efficiency of Danish pigs make Denmark
In the summer of 2022, we implemented two new piglet survival traits in the breeding goal. Results from DanBred breeding and multiplication herds already show
We need to be smart about our production costs, including labour costs. Even when we consider labour costs, DanBred genetics contribute to a higher return
A recent trial by SEGES Innovation showed that today’s DanBred pigs can handle a higher finishing feed strength without compromising meat percentage and feed utilisation
Better mothering abilities and more liveborn piglets. These are two of the reasons why Kristoffer Hald chose to switch to DanBred genetics. And he can
136 newborn piglets from seven litters were included in a study where rectal temperatures in the first two hours after birth were recorded. Rectal temperature
Genetics is clearly part of the solution. Recent research shows that balanced pig breeding programmes have successfully increased litter size while simultaneously increasing piglet survival.
We can help you transition to DanBred genetics, technical services, transport and more. Book a time with us, and we will call you when it suits you.
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