GENETICS in pig farming
Genetics plays a crucial role in pig farming, as it influences the growth rate, feed efficiency, and overall health of pigs. Pigs with superior genetics can produce higher-quality meat, have better resistance to diseases, and be more productive in terms of litter size and weight gain.
Selective breeding is the primary method used to improve genetics in pig farming. This process involves choosing pigs with desirable traits, such as fast growth, good feed conversion, and strong immune systems, and breeding them together to create offspring with those same desirable traits. By selectively breeding for these traits over many generations, farmers can create pig lines that are specifically adapted to their particular farming conditions.
Saving Feed Costs
In pig production, feed costs reach up to 70% of producers’ expenses. This is why everyone in the pig industry continuously discusses feed ingredients, recipes, the animals’ diets, feed intakes, feed conversion rates, and so on. How can the farmers save on feed costs?
Sustainability in Pig Genetics
Improved feed efficiency, faster growth, and larger litters of robust piglets contribute to lower production costs and enhanced sustainability and welfare. Discover how DanBred's solution directly addresses challenges for farmers in a video recorded at a product location.
The "Perfect Gilt"
The next generation should be based on the best of the best, which is why we need to know what the "perfect gilt" looks like. Tanja Jensen from DanBred takes you on a journey, looking at the gilts from the company's perspective and to see a step-by-step selection.