Water is one of the most basic needs for pigs. However, knowledge of how much water the modern, highly productive sow really needs is limited. Sows today are more productive than ever, which also means their water requirements have...
AcuFast Vantage: The Road to Productivity
At AcuFast, we focus on creating realized genetic value, built on three critical pillars: our genetic portfolio, commercial measurement system, and technology platform. Today, we'll explore the core of our business - our genetic...
DanBred has introduced a groundbreaking new robustness trait—litter weight gain—to its breeding goals for DanBred Landrace and DanBred Yorkshire. This trait is designed to enhance the sow’s ability to nurture and wean more piglets, increasing the number of piglets...
Ensuring a smooth transition from gestation to lactation is critical for sow health, colostrum quality, and piglet survival. However, this transition period often receives less attention than other reproductive phases. As highlighted by Topigs Norsvin’s Chris Opschoor at the...
At the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress, Isaiah Spath, Sr. Validation Specialist at PIC, sat down with Rachel Fishback to discuss the Barn Ventilation Calculator, a practical tool designed to help pork producers optimize barn conditions.
Isaiah explains how the calculator...
Updated for 2025 (From Pork Information Gateway)
Introduction
Selecting and evaluating genetic sources remains a critical decision for swine producers. With advancements in genomics, artificial intelligence, and precision breeding, the industry has evolved far beyond traditional selection methods. While genetic improvement...
At AcuFast, we're committed to delivering realized genetic value, which is built on three critical pillars: our genetic portfolio, commercial measurement system, and technology platform. Today, we'll take a deeper look at our technology platform to discover how it...
Hendrix Genetics has officially announced the completion of the merger between Hypor, its swine genetics division, and Danish Genetics. This strategic alliance creates Hendrix Genetics Swine, a powerhouse in the swine genetics industry, dedicated to advancing innovation, sustainability, and...
From now and in the coming years, two-thirds of the economic breeding progress will come from robustness. In your herd, you will experience higher survival for both sows and piglets as well as increased strength in the pigs.
The prognosis...
Topigs Norsvin Canada has restructured its Sales Team to enhance operations and better serve its customer base across the country. Leading the team is John Sawatzky as National Sales Manager, supported by Marcos Amorim (Western Canada Sales Manager) and...