Robust Finishers: The Benefits of Early Phase Vitality

Health issues in finisher pigs can lead to higher mortality rates and poor performance, which negatively impacts costs and labour. At Topigs Norsvin, our breeding approach prioritizes Early Phase Vitality, a cornerstone of our Balanced Breeding approach. Early Phase Vitality encompasses key traits, including robustness, higher survival rates, and heavier birth weights, ensuring TN Duroc pigs enter the finishing phase in better health, fully prepared to achieve peak performance. 

A Perfect Start of the Finishing Phase

TN Duroc offspring begin their lives in excellent condition due to a strong start during the farrowing and nursery phases. Their robustness equips them to handle challenges such as environmental changes, feed adjustments, and disease pressures more effectively. As a result, they recover quickly and experience less stress. This leads to a healthy pig with a well-developed gastrointestinal tract and high immunity.

Having successfully transitioned through each from birth, TN Duroc pigs enter the finishing stage in optimal condition, outpacing competitor Durocs. This advantage is the direct benefit of Early Phase Vitality, which ensures robust development in young piglets.

Undisturbed and Efficient Production

As finishers, TN Duroc offspring:

• Demonstrate resilience and reduced sensitivity to disturbances, including disease and other environmental challenges. 
• Exhibit low mortality rates, with recent trials indicating a 0.3 to 3.6 reduction in mortality percentage points compared to other Duroc lines. Grow consistently while maintaining high uniformity.

This translates to more pigs being delivered for processing, with a higher proportion classified in the highest quality category. Production efficiency is also improved, as less feed is required, while reduced labour and medication costs further enhance profitability. Ultimately, this leads to a more productive operation and greater returns for producers.