Hypor, the pig breeding division of Hendrix Genetics announced it has signed a genetic distribution agreement with Bricelyn, Minnesota-based American pig breeder, LSG Health Systems. 

The alliance will make high health semen from various Hypor genetic lines available to the US market and will create an immediate increase in production and sales of high health Hypor F1 gilts.

This agreement provides Hypor a solid supply base for the American market with increased multiplication facilities, a Bio-safe AI stud and an embryo-transfer laboratory.

Gerjan van Alst, General Manager Hypor Americas, said, ''With a growing demand for Hypor genetics throughout the world, international partnerships are the logical approach to continued supply growth and the LSG facilities are well situated to meet the needs of our current and future American customers.''

Brent Legred, President of LSG Health Sytems, states,''Maintaining the Gold Standard in high health status through traditional and non-traditional transfer of genetics has been the key focus of our company.  Utilising Hypor's research and product development systems ensure that our extensive distribution network will now reap the benefits of like-minded partners.''

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

LSG Health Systems, based in Bricelyn, Minnesota, is a medium-sized breeding stock company with a unique, pristine health status. Since 1999 the company has focused on developing the highest, best protected breeding health system in the US industry.