May 28, 2012

Topigs Philippines and QJJ Group build genetics base in Luzon

Topigs Philippines chartered 1164 GGP and GP pig breeders for QJJ Farm located in the main pig producing province of Luzon, Philippines.

Topigs Philippines is a subsidiary of Topigs International and is one of the key genetic suppliers in the country.

The animals are currently under strict quarantine and adaptation procedures in the newly constructed QJJ Farm. The pig farm is equipped with climate control and a ventilation system which is capable to house the 2,000 sow level operation.

The imported nucleus herd will be linked to Topigs' Pigbase, the world's largest database for breeding pigs. Topigs' Pigbase presently accommodates data from over 23 million pigs worldwide.

Dr Bryan M. Retales, general manager of Topigs Philippines, says this joint undertaking is the manifestation of Topigs commitment to provide genetics that will meet farmer's needs and ensuring sustainable genetics contribution to support the local pig industry.