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Users of TOPIGS genetics in the USA wean 3.5 piglets* more per sow than other pork producers. TOPIGS users weaned 28.3 piglets per sow per year. The average is 24.8. This outperformance is attributed to the superior fertility and unique mothering abilities of the TOPIGS sow. In other words; TOPIGS sows not only produce larger litters but also have the maternal capacities to bring those piglets to weaning age without disturbance or extra labor.
According to 2012 SMS benchmarking data, TOPIGS sows produce litters of 13.11 piglets compared to an industry average of 12.15. With higher piglet survival rates and lower number of dead born, TOPIGS sows wean more piglets per farrowing. The advantages go beyond a higher number of piglets - TOPIGS sows have more litters per year due to a shorter wean-to-first service interval and higher farrowing rate.
Female death loss was only 3.9 % – almost half of the national average – which further demonstrates the robustness of TOPIGS sows and piglets in large US production systems.
More data can be found in the table attached.
With a production of more than 1,100,000 crossbred gilts and over 7 million doses of semen per year, TOPIGS is one of the biggest genetics suppliers in the world. In several countries, TOPIGS is either the market leader or one of the major suppliers. TOPIGS stands for progress in pigs. This means research, innovation and genetic improvement are the cornerstones of our company. By continuously improving our products, we enable our clients to achieve maximum results.
*SMS (Swine Management System) Benchmarking: average all USA in 2012, TOPIGS vs total USA
Results for TOPIGS genetics in the USA
| Average | TOPIGS | Difference | |
| # Farms | 818 | 11 | |
| # Sows | 1,462,000 | 15,575 | |
| Piglets weaned/mated female/year | 24.8 | 28.3 | 3.5 |
| Litters/mated female/year | 2.37 | 2.48 | 0.11 |
| Weaned piglets/female | 10.56 | 11.47 | 0.91 |
| Wean-1st service interval (days) | 6.76 | 6.43 | -0.33 |
| Piglet survival (%) | 79.7 | 81.3 | 1.6 |
| Female death loss (%) | 7.4 | 3.9 | -3.5 |
| Total piglets born/female farrowed | 13.44 | 14.33 | 0.89 |
| Farrowing rate (%) | 84.9 | 88.7 | 3.8 |
| Still born (%) | 7.1 | 5.8 | -1.3 |
| Farrowing interval (days) | 146.1 | 142.5 | -3.6 |
| Pre weaning mortality (%) | 13.2 | 12.9 | -0.3 |
| Average parity | 2.68 | 2.12 | -0.56 |
| Piglets born alive/ female | 12.15 | 13.11 | 0.96 |
| Weaning age (days) | 20.2 | 19.3 | -0.9 |
| Average mated female NPD's | 37.49 | 29.9 | -7.59 |
| Average mated female inventory/farm | 1,722 | 1,369 |
Source: SMS Swine Smart System Benchmarking 2012
June 17, 2013 - Topigs
