Hypor and newly incorporated Mid-America Genetics International Incorporated (MAG), a Manitoba-based genetic company, have formed a strategic alliance to meet the breeding needs of both Canadian and mid-American swine producers.

 

The partnership will see the development of a new commercial female by combining the Hypor Landrace line with the MAG Large White line.

 

While offering Hypor a unique multiplication opportunity and larger market reach, this alliance is a perfect fit given the commitment and common values of both Hypor and MAG to the North American producer and specifically the Hutterian Brethren.

 

The alliance will give Hypor stronger connections with the Hutterian Brethren, as MAG has deep roots within the Hutterite Colonies, a strength that will help Hypor to continue growing, said Eric Aubin, Sales Manager of Hypor.

 

Richard Rex, General Manager of MAG, said the alliance will provide MAG with a strong Landrace line which allows them to continue to focus on their Large White programme, and it is seen as a natural fit to repopulate the company's 1,200 sow production unit with high health purebred Hypor gilts.

 

The Sunnyside Colony facility, located near Oakville, MB will also use Bio-Hypor, a unique closed herd breeding programme developed by Hypor. The MAG-Hypor gilts will be sold under the MAG brand name, MAGlink.

 

The combination of the two companies will be a benefit to the end user, and will create an immediate increase in production, with the backing of worldwide leading research and development by Hendrix Genetics.

 

Hypor, a Hendrix Genetics company is one of the world's leading suppliers of swine genetics.  With its head office located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Hypor has strategically located breeding centers in North America, Europe and Asia.

 

Mid-America Genetics International Incorporated (MAG) is a Manitoba-based swine genetics company with close ties to Hutterite colonies across Western Canada and the mid US.  MAG is also built on the production expertise and genetic improvement programmes of both Sunnyside and Wingham Colonies.