Page 21 of articles about genetics-reproduction

Last week the first Maxter piglets are born in Sichamps. These newborn piglets will be the first ones to be reared in a high-tech environment, in line with the technology revolution our world is facing now.

Updating DanBred’s breeding goals ensures greater overall genetic gain in the future via greater focus on finishers’ traits. With the new trait ’Maternal early gain’, the breeding goals of DanBred Landrace and DanBred Yorkshire now include a maternal trait with impact on the growth of piglets.

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.

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.

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.

This success is thanks to long-term investment in innovation, farm visits and meticulous hosting.

The high numbers are a reflection of the confidence that businesses have in the Show.