DanBred ahead of competitors

Introduction

The Landwirtschaftskammer Nordrhein-Westfalen (Agricultural Chamber,

Nordrhein-Westfalen, Ger-many) carried out a trial with the aim of testing
the performance of sow breeds used in German pig production. Genet-
ics from seven different breeding companies were tested: BHZP, DanBred,
Hülsenberger, JSR, LRS, PIC and Topigs. The specific breeds which were used
in the test are shown below in table 1.

Table 1. Reproduction
Hülsen-
DanBred BHZP JSR LRS PIC TOPIGS
berger

Boar Pietrain Pietrain Pietrain Pietrain Pietrain Pietrain Pietrain

Sow Dan-Hybrid Db-Naima Hülsenberger Gena 90 Rhein-hybrid Cam- Topigs20

LW x LL borought

As can be seen in table 1 the same Pietrain sire line was used to produce all
the slaughter pigs tested in the trial. For the matter of DanBred that meant
P x L x LW crossbred pigs. 104 animals (half females and half barrows) from
each company were housed individually during the experimental period.
The test period included the period from approximately 30 - 121 kg
Wean one more piglet with DanBred

Table 2. Reproduction
Hülsen-
DanBred BHZP JSR LRS PIC TOPIGS Average
berger

Liveborn pigs per litter 13,63 11,74 11,70 11,70 11,43 11,80 12,31 12,05
Weaned pigs per litter 11,04 10,03 10,04 10,14 9,96 9,93 10,74 10,27

DanBred animals have an outstanding performance when compared with

other breeds. With 13.63 live born piglets per litter DanBred is 1.32 piglets
better than the second best breed. Dan-Hybrid sows also wean the highest
number of piglets per litter. The Dan-Hybrid sows are weaning about one
more piglet per litter when compared with most of the other breeds.
The top Animal performance

The offspring from the Dan-Hybrid sows show a superior performance in

comparison with all other breeds. Danbred pigs have a superb daily weight
gain and feed conversion ratio compared to all other breeds. Results from
the grower finisher trial also show that slaughter pigs based on the Dan-
bred hybrid sow provide the absolute best solution for the pig producer
today.

Table 3. Animal performance

Hülsen-
DanBred BHZP JSR LRS PIC TOPIGS Average
berger

Daily gain g/day 942 877 906 851 875 875 878 887

Feed conversion kg/kg 2,43 2,58 2,51 2,58 2,56 2,55 2,58 2,54

Feed intake kg/day 2,28 2,25 2,26 2,19 2,23 2,22 2,26 2,24

Lean meat, % 58,9 58,6 58,7 59,4 58,5 58,3 57,2 58,5

Ham size, kg 18,3 18,2 18,1 18,4 18,1 18,0 17,7 18,1
 Economic value

The calculated economic value of using the various breeds, based on the
animal performance including both sows and grower finishers show that
DanBred is overall superior compared with the other breeds. Looking at the
aggregated economical value DanBred is 8.33 EUR/pig better than the aver-
age eco-nomical contribution.

10

8,33
8

EURO
2
0,82

0
DanBred Hülsen-
berger PIC
-2 BHZP
JSR
-1,45 -1,26 -1,39
DanBred -2,32 JSR LRS TOPIGS
TOPIGS
BHZP -2,92
-4 Hülsenberger
PIC
Figure 1. Profit

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DanBred International has a long history of exporting breeding pigs from
the Danish breeding program DanBred. This means that we since 1972 have
DanBred International has a long history of exporting breeding pigs from
exported to most of the pig producing countries in the world. Our expor-
the Danish breeding program DanBred. This means that we since 1972 have
ting experience is of major importance when you want to buy the best
exported to most of the pig producing countries in the world. Our expor-
genetics with fast and safe implementation in a herd.
ting experience is of major importance when you want to buy the best
genetics with fast and safe implementation in a herd.
The staff at DanBred International has a high level of knowledge about the
breeding program and is able to provide you with the best information
The staff at DanBred International has a high level of knowledge about the
about optimal use of the breeding pigs.
breeding program and is able to provide you with the best information
about optimal use of the breeding pigs.
Buying breeding pigs from DanBred International is your guaranty for pro-
fessional treatment and elite breeding pigs from the world’s best breeding
Buying breeding pigs from DanBred International is your guaranty for pro-
program.
fessional treatment and elite breeding pigs from the world’s best breeding
program.

Axelborg: Axeltorv 3 · DK-1609 Copenhagen V · Denmark

Tel. +45 33 73 26 88 · Fax +45 33 91 60 15
E-mail:Axeltorv
Axelborg: dbi@danbredint.dk · www.danbredint.dk
3 · DK-1609 Copenhagen V · Denmark
Tel. +45 33 73 26 88 · Fax +45 33 91 60 15
E-mail: dbi@danbredint.dk · www.danbredint.dk
Organizer of the test: The Landwirtschaftkammer Nordrhein-Westfalen (Agricultural Chamber, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany)
www.landwirtschaftskammer.com/ and www.duesse.de

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