Optimal efficiency for lower greenhouse gas emissions

Topigs Norsvin contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in several ways. The basis is in breeding. The difference is made on pig farms and throughout the supply chain by sharing knowledge and offering support.
In large parts of the world, reducing greenhouse gases is increasingly receiving attention. There are also challenges for pig farming. As a breeding company, Topigs Norsvin contributes in various ways. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions goes hand in hand with high feed efficiency.

Efficient feed use is important, but that is not the only thing. Loss prevention is also important. For decades, Topigs Norsvin has been applying balanced breeding. That implicitly means lowering greenhouse gasses. 

Topigs Norsvin takes responsibility further along the production chain. It mainly comes down to fully exploiting the genetic potential of our pigs. Topigs Norsvins advisors support pig producers on this topic. They accomplish this by providing advice and guidance in collaboration with chain parties. This varies from sharing knowledge to giving practical advice on how to do things just a little bit better. This is important for producers because it not only leads to a lower environmental impact but also improves their technical and economic performance. 

The right feed 

The right feed for the right pig is important. The more efficiently the pigs utilize dietary nutrients, the smaller the losses. Precision feeding allows to go one step further and feed precisely based on the pig’s needs. This also applies to optimize the feed with synthetic amino acids so that the level of protein can be reduced. 
The goal is to come close to matching the requirements of the animal and avoid unnecessary excretion via urine and feces. This might also result in healthier pigs with further efficiency improvements. And health is precisely another aspect that makes a difference. 

Use genetic potential 

Topigs Norsvin has a nutritional manual for each genetic product that feed manufacturers and producers can use to make maximal use of the genetic potential of the animals. As genetics is changing rapidly due to genetic progress, these manuals are revised every few years based on the latest genetic products and new insights.