Press releases - Genetics and reproduction

With a direct presence in 6 countries, Nucléus confirms its international positioning. This reflects a clear trajectory for the pig breeding program led by the Cooper Cooperative, as reaffirmed during the annual Nucléus seminar on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

A new book "Advances in pig breeding and reproduction" explores how reproductive efficiency can be optimised to achieve the desired breeding outcomes.

In 2024, DanBred herds in Denmark achieved 36.2 weaned piglets per sow per year. DanBred finishers are growing 32 grams faster, reaching an average daily gain of 1,065 grams.

The VITAGRO Group of Companies and the 100% Danish-owned genetics company DanBred have signed an agreement to establish a new multiplier farm, in Ukraine. After two years of collaboration, the project is now officially launching.

Laurent Roger will join the Board of Directors on 2 June 2025 as Technical and Product Marketing Director, reporting to the CEO.

On May 16, 2025, Axiom Group held its Annual General Meeting in Tours, bringing together nearly 100 shareholders, partners, and employees to discuss the past year’s results and strategic outlook.

PIC is among the first to receive approval for the use of gene editing in commercial livestock in the U.S.

Topigs Norsvin Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Shaw as Managing Director, effective May 1, 2025.

This annual award celebrates individuals whose work has significantly advanced the field of animal science through research, industry collaboration, and influence on policy.

Oliver Kohlhaas succeeds Alain de Lambilly as CEO of the IMV Technologies Group.

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.