Press releases - Genetics and reproduction

This hallmark is an initiative organised by CEPYME to recognise and promote a group of 500 medium-sized companies that are leaders in business growth in 2018.

In theory, the secret to boosting your pork profits is simple: spend less and make more.

This state of the art, 1200 sow farrow-to-finish operation in Ituna, Saskatchewan, Canada will be equipped with the latest innovations in housing and automatic data recording equipment.

CT scanning is the next-generation phenotyping tool and offers a wealth of opportunities for breeding companies.

Jimmy Smith, director general of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), this week made a short presentation at the annual meeting of the Food Forever Initiative held in Wilmington, Delaware, 23–24 Sep 2018.

The Institute for Professional Excellence has awarded its GOLD STAR to Magapor, S.L.

Danish Genetics is making a six-figure investment in more than 230 new Schauer Advanced Computerised Feeding stations from BoPil. The company is aiming for the position as leading breeding company regarding feed conversion rate.

The new Danish breeding company Danish Genetics has been approved to maintain officially recognised herd/breeding records by the Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark.

Semen Cardona ha sido la encargada de realizar la obra civil del centro y lo gestionará, mientras que PIC aportará los verracos seleccionados entre las mejores líneas genéticas.

Providing enrichment as straw or lucerne hay two days before farrowing might enhance the affective state of older sows and certainly reduce still birth rate.

Hypor is proud to announce the start of a rebuilding process for the Bon Accord nucleus facility in Ituna, Saskatchewan, Canada.

DanBred is expanding its presence in the Netherlands together with its partner KLASSE Ki. In addition to creating a stronger position in the Netherlands with DanBred BV, KLASSE Ki. will not only service the Netherlands, but also the Northwest European and overseas markets.

The European Association of Economy and Competitiveness (AEDEEC) awarded the European Prize for Management and Business Innovation to Magapor, S.L., during the ceremony held last Friday, the 27th of July, at the Hotel Eurostars Suites Mirasierra in Madrid.

Pig genetics company DanBred have just invested in a fleet of CFT-vehicles, which is to strengthen the export division and internal logistics within the company.

Since LP5 (Living Piglets on day 5 after farrowing) was introduced as a breeding goal, it has contributed to a significant and positive genetic gain and corresponding reproductive ability in the commercial herds.

On June 27, Topigs Norsvin held the official opening of its new research center Delta Canada. The opening event was visited by almost 1000 customers and other relations.

Hypor is adding Charlie McKenzie, a pork industry veteran, to its sales force.

The Asian country is receiving exports from Semen Cardona for more than 10 years, and this investment will bring production closer, strengthen the commercial commitment and ensure greater immediacy in distribution.

Hendrix Genetics has joined a research alliance to develop pioneering genetic technology. Through the use of precision breeding, this group hopes to end the surgical castrations of male piglets.