Francesco Bertacchini New Managing Director Topigs Norsvin Italia
Francesco Bertacchini succeeds Gian Giacomo Grandi, who will retire at the end of September.
articles about genetics-reproduction
Genetic parameters for image-based estimations of swine feet and leg conformation traits
The current study presents an algorithm that extracts novel, objective structural conformation traits and reports corresponding genetic and phenotypic parameters.
How to combat heat stress in pigs
Pigs are particularly vulnerable to heat stress due to their limited ability to dissipate body heat and genetic selection for higher productivity, which has reduced their heat tolerance. Improved technical results increase heat production, and today's lines produce 30% more heat than those in the 1980s.
PIC® terminal sires: Genetic criteria
Genetic improvement is key in livestock production, playing an essential role in achieving a modern, efficient, and sustainable pig production model.
USA shows slight rebound in swine inventory in June 2025
The number of piglets weaned per litter continues to increase, with a year-on-year variation of 1.6%.
Improving pig survivability: a U.S. industry priority
The U.S. expands an ambitious program to reduce pig mortality and train new experts in welfare, nutrition, and health.
The genetic basis of swine inflammation and necrosis syndrome and its genetic association with post-weaning skin damage and production traits
Piglets genetically less likely to present swine inflammation and necrosis syndrome signs are also more unlikely to suffer combined skin damage after weaning.
Nucléus accelerates its global expansion based on high-performance genetics and innovation
With a direct presence in 6 countries, Nucléus confirms its international positioning. This reflects a clear trajectory for the pig breeding program led by the Cooper Cooperative, as reaffirmed during the annual Nucléus seminar on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
Global pig industry transformed by developments in breeding and reproduction
A new book "Advances in pig breeding and reproduction" explores how reproductive efficiency can be optimised to achieve the desired breeding outcomes.
DanBred continues to improve herd-productivity
In 2024, DanBred herds in Denmark achieved 36.2 weaned piglets per sow per year. DanBred finishers are growing 32 grams faster, reaching an average daily gain of 1,065 grams.
DanBred expands into Ukraine with new multiplier farm, bringing top genetics closer to producers
The VITAGRO Group of Companies and the 100% Danish-owned genetics company DanBred have signed an agreement to establish a new multiplier farm, in Ukraine. After two years of collaboration, the project is now officially launching.
Factors contributing to stillbirth in young hyper-prolific sows in a tropical free-farrowing system
Stillbirths in young, hyper-prolific sows were linked to several factors including large litter sizes, prolonged cumulative birth intervals, and elevated body mass index.
AXIOM announces the arrival of Laurent Roger as Technical and Product Marketing Director
Laurent Roger will join the Board of Directors on 2 June 2025 as Technical and Product Marketing Director, reporting to the CEO.
2025 Axiom Group General Meeting
On May 16, 2025, Axiom Group held its Annual General Meeting in Tours, bringing together nearly 100 shareholders, partners, and employees to discuss the past year’s results and strategic outlook.
Nigerian government to fully upgrade Benue Swine Project
The Federal Government has announced plans to fully upgrade the Benue Swine and Crop Improvement Project located in Yadev, Gboko Local Government Area.
Breeding for resilience in finishing pigs can decrease tail biting, lameness and mortality
Breeding for resilience traits based on deviations in longitudinal weight data can decrease pigs’ tail biting wounds, lameness and mortality while improving uniformity at the pen level.