Pig Finisher Manual

The DanBred Finisher Manual is aimed at productions growing pigs all the way or some of the way from wean to finish. The manual introduces evidence-based recommendations for best practice management and feeding with the aim to market full value DanBred finishers.

Rearing pigs using DanBred Duroc as terminal line

The results show that the performance capacity is high so long as the pigs are ensured the right conditions.

Prepare semen doses – correct procedures

The correct procedures in transforming the raw ejaculate into ready-to-use semen doses will maintain the uncompromised value and help unlock the full reproductive potential of DanBred genetics on farm

Laboratory Practices – Setup good routines

A well-designed laboratory layout combined with thorough lab practices focusing on uncompromised hygiene is the backbone in producing high-quality DanBred semen doses .

Semen hygiene – Increase semen quality

Hygiene is fundamental to ensuring semen quality. The introduction of clearly defined hygiene protocols that maintain a focus on hygiene during collection will increase quality as well as shelf-life.

Transport – Effect on boar performance

The correct transport and handling of on-farm boars is of the utmost importance to release their full genetic potential, whilst also preserving the high-quality of the boars- especially their semen.

Quality assurance of high value breeding stock

On farm issues with umbilical outpouchings might indicate that it is time to focus on best management practice within the farrowing and piglet units.

Weaning – The foundation for success

Successful rearing of many high-quality piglets is highly related to the transition from a milk-based diet to a solid feed diet. Correct handling will maximise daily gain and piglet growth rates.

Pregnancy testing – Worth the effort

Attain the full potential of DanBred with systematic management of on-farm pregnancy tests combined with a consequent culling strategy to optimise overall efficiency and reduce Non-Productive Days.

New arrivals – Inspect and assess breeding stock

High health DanBred breeding stock represent the future of the herd- proper selection and management upon arrival will help form the basis for best possible production and lifetime performance.

Large litters – Correct handling

Success in managing hyper prolific DanBred sows is centered around piglet management. Knowing how to rear the extra piglets is essential to capture the full production potential of the DanBred female.

Gestation – Keeping body condition in focus

Focusing on body condition throughout the gestation period has shown to be highly correlated to success in the farrowing unit and subsequent lifetime reproductive productivity.

Mating – Reach reproductive success

Careful attention to heat stimulation, timing of insemination and the insemination technique can help you attain the full reproductive potential of DanBred.

Quarantine for high value breeding stock

Proper acclimatisation, with a well-managed quarantine period allows the breeding stock to adjust to the climate, feed, housing and management, is essential when receiving high health DanBred animals.

Heat management observations – Increase productivity

DanBred breeding animals deliver extraordinary reproduction results and careful heat observation will increase insemination success and greatly contribute to optimising production flows.

Gilt feeding – Restricted phase feeding

Gilts represent the future production of sow herds and DanBred gilts come with an extraordinary genetic potential for reproductive performance.

Semen Doses – Maximise productivity with correct handling

Artificial insemination has become a standard, especially among modern farms working with DanBred high-quality genetics. Correct handling of the semen is vital to achieve the extraordinary potential.

Lactation – Supporting a high number of nursing piglets

DanBred breeding animals come with an extraordinary genetic potential for reproductive performance. Focused attention on management and feeding during lactation has been proven to support piglets.