At Topigs Norsvin, measurable progress is more than a tagline; it’s a commitment to delivering tangible improvements for pork producers. Through science-driven genetic advancements, we’ve made significant strides in key areas that directly impact productivity, efficiency, and profitability. Here’s how we’re helping producers succeed:
Birth Weight, Litter Size, and Number of Teats: Building Strong Foundations for Productivity
In the last decade, we’ve achieved a +1.3-ounce increase in piglet birth weight. This improvement isn’t just about heavier piglets; it’s about producing healthier, more uniform litters. By reducing birth weight variation, we’ve ensured more predictable and manageable outcomes for producers. These gains, driven by our Piglet Weighing Protocol, also translate to heavier weaning weights and improved finishing pig performance.
We have not only increased piglet birth weight, but we’ve also increased the average litter size by 0.7 piglets total born and 1.1 piglets weaned per litter. Larger litters are crucial for improving the efficiency of pork production, and by focusing on early phase vitality, we’ve ensured that more piglets survive and thrive. This results in higher weaned pig counts, driving greater productivity and profitability for producers.
To support these larger litters, the TN70 sow has realized a +1.4 increase in number of teats over the last decade. Phenotypic trends confirm that the number of teats has increased in line with the number of piglets born alive, ensuring that sows can effectively wean their entire litters. These advancements highlight our commitment to delivering solutions that optimize productivity from the very beginning.
Feed Efficiency and Average Daily Gain: Maximizing Growth and Sustainability
Topigs Norsvin genetics have made significant advancements in total feed efficiency (TFE) and average daily gain (ADG), two critical factors for sustainable pork production. Over the past decade our full program products have improved at similar rates:
- TN Tempo × TN70: Improved by 0.77 lbs less feed per lb of live market weight, saving 231.49 lbs. of feed when raising a pig to a market weight of 300 lbs.
- TN Duroc × TN70: Improved by 0.71 lbs less feed per lb of live market weight, saving 211.64 lbs. of feed when raising a pig to a market weight of 300 lbs.
These improvements mean producers need less feed to achieve the same market weights, reducing costs and improving sustainability.
Average daily gain advancements further emphasize our commitment to efficient growth. Over the last 10 years genetic trends also show an improvement in average daily gain for our full program products:
- TN Duroc × TN70: +0.36 lbs/day.
- TN Tempo × TN70: +0.31 lbs/day.
Faster growth rates enable pigs to reach market weight sooner, reducing time and resources required per animal. This translates into lower feed costs, more efficient facility use, and improved cash flow. Producers also benefit from quicker turnover, maximizing production cycles and overall output. By advancing feed efficiency and average daily gain, we’re helping producers achieve sustainable growth without compromising profitability.
Sow Longevity: Robustness That Drives Productivity
Sow longevity has increased by nearly 0.7 parities for the TN70 sow over the last 10 years. This reflects greater robustness and a reduced need for forced culling, allowing producers to focus on true sow performance when making culling decisions.
Our focus on sow longevity involves selecting against the leading causes of sow mortality, including feet/leg issues, and vaginal/uterine prolapse. By ensuring that sows remain productive for more cycles, we’re helping producers reduce replacement rates and maximize the return on investment for each female in their herd.
Delivering Progress You Can Measure
From birth weights to sow longevity to feed efficiency and average daily gains, Topigs Norsvin is delivering measurable improvements that directly benefit pork producers. Our commitment to innovation and genetic excellence ensures that every aspect of production is optimized for success. Ready to see the difference for yourself? Let’s achieve progress you can measure, together.
