October 27, 2008
JSR Genetics launches new swine production targets
JSR Genetics has set a number of targets to drive its commercial herd in the coming years in an aim to drive key developments in the next three years.
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25 pigs sold per sow 325 kg saleable meat per tonne of rearing feed
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Average of 11.4 pigs weaned per sow
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To improve our feed efficiency by at least 8 percent
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To maintain pre-weaning mortalities at 10.5 percent or less despite increasing born alive Optimise
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weaning weights without compromising reproductive efficiency (26-day weaning)
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Post-weaning mortality from herds in Yorkshire of 7 percent or less with the minimum use of vaccines and antibiotics Selection of sire line to optimise efficient output from the individual environments
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Improved health to minimise challenge to the breeding herd Improve nutrient density by 6 percent to optimise genetic potential
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Use of the genotype to deliver the highest number of weaned pigs Improved health to aid efficient growth, reduce mortalities and utilise the most efficient sire line
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Average weaning age of 26 days for optimum reproductive performance Investment in facilities to deliver target feed efficiency and growth