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3 Planes full of pigs all the way to Angola! 
Watch this video for the Behind the Scenes...
3 Planes full of pigs all the way to Angola! Watch this video for the Behind the Scenes...
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Africa Swine Mentorship Program (ASMEP), presented by 333 Africa, was hosted in Liberia in October.
Sarah Chirwa and Samantha van der Westhuizen attended the event and did technical presentations on Swine Management, Genetics and Biosecurity.
This event was very well attended by mostly pig producers. Sarah received an Award of Excellence and Samantha received a Special Award of Recognition.
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Justice Motubatse and Samantha van der Westhuizen participated in the African Pig International Conference and Expo, held in Tanzania and organized by
the Tanzania Association of Pig Farmers (TAPIFA).
Samantha presented on The Genentic Advantage and
Justice presented on Beyond the crate and the building of suistainable systems.
This event was well attended by swine producers, vets and international guests.
the Tanzania Association of Pig Farmers (TAPIFA).
Samantha presented on The Genentic Advantage and
Justice presented on Beyond the crate and the building of suistainable systems.
This event was well attended by swine producers, vets and international guests.
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PIC’s breeding nucleus produce elite Queens with exceptional performance data.
The Princesses customers receive are descended directly from these elite Queens, carrying forward their genetic excellence.In 2025, 68% of the females at Platkopjes, PIC’s damline nucleus farm, achieved 15-24 Total Born.
A recent batch at Alzu piggery reached a Total born of 17.4 per litter.
For the last quarter of 2025, 52% of the Alzu sow herd had a TB of 17 and more - with one litter reaching a 26 TB (and 26 BA).
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The Princesses customers receive are descended directly from these elite Queens, carrying forward their genetic excellence.In 2025, 68% of the females at Platkopjes, PIC’s damline nucleus farm, achieved 15-24 Total Born.
A recent batch at Alzu piggery reached a Total born of 17.4 per litter.
For the last quarter of 2025, 52% of the Alzu sow herd had a TB of 17 and more - with one litter reaching a 26 TB (and 26 BA).
WATCH THIS SPACE!
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Sow Body Condition Scoring Made Simple with New Caliper Ranges
Use PIC’s updated caliper ranges for accurate body condition scores to improve sow longevity.
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𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐀𝐢𝐫, 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐲𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚Your pigs aren’t asking for scented candles or jazz music. They just want breathable air, comfy temps, and something to chew to bits.
𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐕𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭:
• CO₂ < 3,000 ppm
• NH₃ < 20 ppm
• Tunnel speed: 1.5–2 m/sec
• No drafts, no damp, no drama
𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬:
• Chewable
• Destroyable
• Moveable
• Novel
• Accessible
No balls. Pigs aren’t playing fetch.
Track your temperatures like a pro. Because pigs perform better when their house feels like a spa and their toys feel like a challenge.
Visit www.picrsa.co.za or follow PIC Africa for more #PICAfrica #BarnVibesMatter #GrowerGoals #WeanerWisdom #VentilationNation #EnrichmentEnergy #FarmStrong #NeverStopImproving
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Defining the future of Africa’s pig industry: Interview with Dr. Craig Lewis
333 interviews Dr. Craig Lewis, who is currently overseeing Genetic Dissemination for Genus PIC in the EMEAR region working with pig producers from developing farmers in Africa.
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