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.
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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.
PIC receives FDA approval for technology used to breed PRRS-resistant pigs
PIC is among the first to receive approval for the use of gene editing in commercial livestock in the U.S.
Mike Shaw New Managing Director Topigs Norsvin Canada
Topigs Norsvin Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Shaw as Managing Director, effective May 1, 2025.
Spain: Record start to 2025 live pig imports from the Netherlands
In the first quarter of 2025, Spain significantly increased its imports of both live piglets and pigs from the Netherlands.
Sow card: Accurate record keeping is essential to improve production performance
We are sharing an example of a sow card used to record basic breeding sow data, which is essential on all farms regardless of their size.
Change at the top at IMV Technologies Group: Oliver Kohlhaas succeeds Alain de Lambilly as CEO
Oliver Kohlhaas succeeds Alain de Lambilly as CEO of the IMV Technologies Group.
Automated oestrous detection in sows using a robotic imaging system
Combining vulva volume features with days from weaning could be a suitable method to detect the onset of oestrous in sows.
Romania calls for CAP reform to include breeding animal purchases
Romania calls for CAP reform to allow EAFRD funding for breeding animals, aiming to boost livestock productivity, competitiveness, and food security.
2025 Distinguished Service Award winner invests in people
Dr. M. Todd See received the National Pork Board’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award for his academic leadership, passion and dedication to shaping the future of agriculture.
Is there “fake” data on farms? Do we know how to convey the importance of good record keeping?
Do we know how to communicate the main objective of correct data collection? What clues can make us suspect that the data are not being properly recorded?