Press releases - Genetics and reproduction

Dr. M. Todd See received the National Pork Board’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award for his academic leadership, passion and dedication to shaping the future of agriculture.

The new trait will increase the number of weaned piglets per weaning by half a piglet annually and will support higher and stable growth in the litter until weaning.

László Pecze has been appointed director of Topigs Norsvin Central Europe.

Hendrix Genetics proudly announces the successful closing of the merger between Hypor, its swine genetics division, and Danish Genetics.

The Purdue Animal Sciences Department celebrated the retirements of Marcos Fernandez, PhD, and Allan Schinckel, PhD on December 10.

This renewed five-year agreement will further strengthen their collaboration to meet the growing demand for DB77 boars in the Spanish and Portuguese markets.

Following the merger, Hendrix Genetics will hold a majority stake and Danish Genetics and partners will hold a significant part of the newly formed entity.

Dick Hordijk is from the Netherlands and starts in his new position on March 31, 2025.

The Easy SF system from WEDA significantly improves overall animal control in group farrowing.

Savannah Thomson received the 2024 Morrison Swine Innovator Prize.

Delta Norway is the latest new boar testing location of Topigs Norsvin.

AndroScope simplifies quality control and optimizes fertility.

This project is a joint venture between Topigs Norsvin and Muyuan Foods.

Topigs Norsvin officially opened its new boar test and research center Delta Norway.

This growth reflects the continued worldwide demand for Topigs Norsvin genetics.

Hypor strengthens its presence in the US swine market with strategic acquisition of KC Air Pork LLC (KCAP) breeding stock.

Cooperativa Virgen del Rosario and Hendrix Genetics are pleased to announce the signing of a groundbreaking agreement on December 1st, 2023, marking the sale of Gratal Farm and the establishment of a long-term partnership to drive innovation in genetic improvement programs within the swine sector.

Axiom and Choice Genetics have concluded negotiations. Starting on 20 December 2023, Axiom will hold the majority stakes in Choice Genetics France, Poland and Brazil.

Paloma Lazcano has been appointed managing director of Topigs Norsvin Mexico.

Determination marks a critical milestone in the battle against the PRRS virus.

Mr. Olijslagers CTO and Mr. Van Sundert CFO, will temporarily jointly assume the CEO duties.

With the arrival of Rombouts, Topigs Norsvin strengthens its position with a managing director who knows the Belgian market well and has considerable experience in swine genetics.

Code of good practices highlights the commitments of the animal breeding sector toward sustainability and animal welfare.

Iowa Swine Day plenary speaker to share a genetics-based approach to continuous improvement in animal agriculture.