Pig Improvement Company (PIC) - Europe

We are thrilled to announce our participation in the International Conference on Boar Semen Preservation (ICBSP 2024), the leading global event focused on swine male reproduction. 🌍                              Our experienced global applied male reproduction team is dedicated to advancing knowledge in this vital area and proudly contributed with: 🐖   -2 out of 16 invited talks -2 out of 15 oral communications -7 out of 39 posters                                                                                   🎤 Special highlights include:   >Dr. Michael Kleve-Feld presenting on Modern Feeding Strategies for Breeding Boars. >Dr. Martin Schulze, a partner from the IFN, discusses Selection and Direct Biomarkers of Reproductive Capacity of Breeding Boars. The entire team will provide valuable insights through additional oral communications and posters, showcasing practical research that contributes to the success of the congress.   Join us in advancing the science of swine reproduction, and visit https://lnkd.in/d-6u-kAU for more information! 🚀   #ICBSP #SwineReproduction #GMRTeam #PorkIndustry #ResearchInnovation #picgenetics #pigfarming #success #future

New research shows how soybean meal provides more energy than references currently indicate 🧐 Get insights on how PIC updated ratios factoring in varying SBM : corn NE ratios from 78-100%. Find out how tools like PIC’s Spec Tables and Recommendations app now give customized guidance. 📊 A video explains the equations 🎥 Proper ratios are key to maximizing performance across genetics, gender and weights. Ensure you have the latest intel for optimal formulation 🧮 Check out our websites for more information 💻 English: https://lnkd.in/eejG2_wH Español: https://lnkd.in/eMQXeFH2 Italiano: https://lnkd.in/ecDM-k2J

Wolfgang Martin: Neues Gesicht bei der PIC Deutschland GmbH Seit Juli verstärkt Wolfgang Martin das Team der PIC Deutschland im Vertrieb. Der 46-jährige stammt aus dem Süden Deutschlands, lebt allerdings schon seit 20 Jahren in der Schweinehochburg Niedersachsen. Er bringt weitreichende Erfahrungen und Kenntnisse in der Schweineproduktion mit. Der ausgebildete Landwirtschaftsmeister arbeitete unter anderem bereits als Betriebsleiter in größeren Sauenbetrieben, war als Key Account Manager international für einen führenden Technikhersteller im Agrarbereich tätig und arbeitete zuletzt im Außendienst und in der Qualitätssicherung in der Geflügelbranche. Einigen wird sein Gesicht bereits bekannt sein, denn bis Anfang 2020 war Wolfgang Martin als Produktionsleiter für PIC’s Vermehrungs- und Aufzuchtbetriebe in Westeuropa zuständig. Wolfgang wird sich zukünftig um seine “alte Heimat”, sprich Süddeutschland und auch Österreich, kümmern, sowie unser Vertriebsteam im nordwestdeutschen Bereich verstärken. “Ich freue mich, zurück zu sein, nicht nur bei den Schweinen, sondern auch bei der PIC. Spannende Zeiten liegen vor uns und PIC ist mittendrin in der Gestaltung der Zukunft. Gemeinsam mit unseren Partnern können wir den Schweinehaltern zukunftsfähige Lösungen anbieten,” blickt W. Martin zuversichtlich auf seine neuen Aufgaben.

🐷 New customer case study shows depop-repop delivered big wins! 🚀 Erwin van de Wolfshaar overhauled ventilation, cars and intake to eliminate PRRS and others. But what impacted him most? Read more on our websites: How technicals and financials soared past goals with PIC genetics. Higher outputs, lower costs and meds blew away concerns. 💰💊 The before/after insights alone are worth reading. But don't miss his plans to replicate success at another farm!   Dutch (Original): English: https://lnkd.in/ecYCXi_6 Deutsch: https://lnkd.in/evypM72a Español: https://lnkd.in/e-5wtDZv Italiano: https://lnkd.in/eb97NEjc

Fière annonce pour PIC® ! 🎉 Notre système de "Phénotypage digital pour la sélection des aplombs et de la locomotion chez le porc" a remporté le prestigieux prix InnovSpace 2 étoiles. 🏆 Cette technologie innovante, utilisant des caméras vidéo et des algorithmes spécifiques, permet une évaluation précise de la locomotion et de la structure des aplombs des truies et verrats. Cela aide à identifier les meilleurs animaux, favorisant la robustesse des pattes, le bien-être 🐷 et la longévité du troupeau. Comme le souligne Lionel Puechberty, Directeur des opérations chez PIC® France : "Cette solution innovante nous permet d'améliorer la productivité de nos élevages tout en prenant soin du bien-être animal." ✨ Rejoignez-nous pour en savoir plus sur cette technologie de pointe ! Pour en savoir plus visitez: 🔍 https://lnkd.in/dfDvUn9m #PIC #innovation #elevageporcin #bienêtreanimal #picgenetics #future #success

Austria: GreenPork Agrar GmbH new GTC partner of PIC At the end of June, negotiations between PIC and GreenPork Agrar GmbH were successfully concluded. The long-term cooperation provides for the exclusive housing of PIC boars at the Stiefingtaler Eberstation (SES - Stiefingtaler Boar Stud) in Styria. The first delivery of 20 PIC®408 and 2 PIC®800 from PIC's SLN in Wulkow, Brandenburg, arrived last week.   The Stiefingtal GTC has a capacity of 75 pens and can serve approximately 25,000 sows. This represents about 12% of the Austrian sow population.   Dr Kerstin Reiners, responsible for the Northern Europe region at PIC, said: "We are delighted to have GreenPork Agrar GmbH as a partner, a company with a broad and promising future. GreenPork offers innovative solutions for pig farmers and PIC has the innovative products that complement each other perfectly".   Martin Tatzl, MSc, Managing Director of GreenPork Agrar GmbH: "We offer a wide range of services to Austrian pig farmers and have set ourselves the goal of sustainable and economically successful pig production. We see PIC as a globally active partner that follows this philosophy and offers added value to our pig farmers here in Austria.   In addition, there will be further synergy effects as Gesing Tierzucht Österreich, PIC's distribution partner for female genetics in Austria, and GreenPork Agrar intend to work together to offer their customers the complete PIC genetics package. For further information: Website PIC Deutschland: www.picdeutschland.de Website GreenPork Agrar GmbH: www.greenpork.at

Poland: HAGRIC Woźniecki and PIC sign distribution agreement for PIC genetics HAGRIC Woźniecki sp. z o.o. sp. k., a leading company in the marketing and transport of livestock and slaughter animals, and PIC (Pig Improvement Company), the world's leading pig breeding company, have announced a strategic distribution partnership. The aim of the partnership is to distribute PIC genetics in Poland and to further improve the quality and efficiency of pig breeding in the country. HAGRIC, based in Szczeglino, has established itself as one of the market leaders in the 27 years of its existence. The company buys, sells and transports breeding and slaughter animals in Poland and abroad. As a company with entirely Polish capital, it is a leader both in the import of piglets and in the contracting, buying and selling of fattening pigs. Hagric employs over 300 qualified staff. It has a fleet of more than 100 vehicles for transporting animals, its own service and a specialised lorry wash. Cereal trading, both feed and food, and the purchase and sale of cattle are also part of the company's activities. Hagric's services are comprehensive and professional. PIC has been working on the continuous improvement of pig genetics for more than 60 years. The distribution partnership with HAGRIC will enable PIC's high quality genetics to be sold to Polish pig farmers, thereby improving local pig breeding in a sustainable way.   "This partnership is an important step for both companies," said Sylwester Wozniecki, CEO of HAGRIC, at the signing of the agreement on 25 June at HAGRIC's headquarters in Szczeglino. "By combining our extensive market knowledge and infrastructure with PIC's internationally recognised genetics, we will be able to offer the best breeding solutions to our customers in Poland." Dr Thomas Mueller, Key Account Manager responsible for initiating this cooperation, added: "We are very pleased to be working with HAGRIC. Their many years of experience and strong presence in the Polish market make them the ideal partner to successfully distribute our genetics and take pig breeding in the country to a new level".   Polish piglet producers will have access to the full PIC breeding programme and the first Camborough® gilts have already been delivered from a PIC multiplication farm in the Czech Republic. PIC terminal boars, such as PIC®800 or PIC®337, are housed at the INSEFARM AI Stud, complementing the PIC portfolio available to Polish pig producers. You will find the full press release bi-lingual German/Polish here: https://lnkd.in/e_vVznEP Left Photo: Dr Thomas Müller, PIC - Sylwester Woźniecki, HAGRIC Right Photo: Left to right: Arkadiusz Wasiczek, Chief Animal Welfare Officer HAGRIC, Dr Thomas Müller, Key Account Manager, PIC, Sylwester Woźniecki, CEO HAGRIC, Jack Keane, Business Development Manager PIC, Grzegorz Pyda, Pig Genetics Coordinator HAGRIC

We’ve always considered our Technical Services team one of our greatest assets. It’s an asset our customers have access to daily. Just how much do we offer our customers worldwide? ➡️More than 3,000 combined years of swine industry experience ➡️380 advanced degrees ➡️21 languages spoken Our job is to understand and help you achieve your individual pork production goals. With expertise in all areas of pork production worldwide, we can do that. Learn more about what we can do for you: https://bit.ly/3L1f2CB #PICGenetics #Swine #PorkProduction

🎧Something for your 👂: Practical advice from farrowing experts to maximise weaning performance In this Squeal episode, the group discusses the maximizing weaning performance, focusing on real practical advice from farrowing experts.   Nicole Comstock (Carthage Systems) and Juan Orozco (PIC) provide some perspective on how often eyes on the sow, what should we be looking for, and what to do about it.   Listen on Google Podcast: https://lnkd.in/eNvCrWC2   or on Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/eeQ3tTEx   #PICGenetics #Pig #Swine #PorkProduction #PigProduction #Podcast

🐖 Did you know traits like fear and boldness show heritability allowing selection?👩🔬 Experts from Scotland (SRUC) in collaboration with PIC found genetic links between aggression levels in different body areas - pigs with more anterior lesions were bolder with people.🐷 Selection for reduced aggression may result in easier weighing handling. But any behavioural selection requires careful consideration, as context is important.💪   Further research could help validate any selection impacts production positively without side effects. Read more on our websites.🐽   English: https://lnkd.in/ePGUn4-A Español: https://lnkd.in/eDCH9dEC Deutsch: https://lnkd.in/eJGEr4C3 #PICGenetics #Pig #Swine #PorkProduction #PigProduction