The Topigs Norsvin Podcast

Reducing biosecurity risks during transport

Transport is one of the biggest biosecurity risks in pork production. Find out how to minimise these risks in this episode of the Topigs Norsvin podcast. Heloiza Irtes, Regional Veterinary Manager LATAM and Mitch Christensen, Chief Veterinary Officer talk about the importance of regular evaluation and learning from mistakes, but also about using the latest technologies such as GPS and newly designed, easier-to-clean trucks. Most importantly, they say, staff should be aware of the importance of biosecurity during transport.
 
 

What makes the TN Duroc naturally robust and feed efficient?

The TN Duroc is a relatively new line that is successful in many countries. What makes the TN Duroc so special? In this Topigs Norsvin podcast, Grant Walling, Senior Service Geneticist and Torunn Aasmundstad, Director of Breeding and Genetics at Norsvin, discuss the history, breeding goals and how the Topigs Norsvin's balanced breeding approach leads to genetic advances that fit modern market demands. Discover how breeding in Norway with high health and central testing with CT scanning benefits customers around the world.  

Improved biosecurity with a layered approach

Listen to this episode of the Topigs Norsvin podcast and learn how to take biosecurity on your farm to the next level. Heloiza Irtes, Regional Veterinary Manager LATAM and Mitch Christensen, Chief Veterinary Officer discuss a key element of modern state-of-the-art biosecurity: a layered approach. If one layer in the defence fails, another layer will block the entry of a disease. This layered approach can be applied, for example, when introducing new animals or for visitor access.

Improving pork: belly quality and shelf life

In this Topigs Norsvin podcast, Matt Schulte, Meat Scientist, and Grant Walling, Senior Service Geneticist and Head of the Meat Group, elaborate on two aspects of pork quality that can be influenced by genetics: Belly quality and shelf life. Based on recent research, it is possible to breed for thicker bellies without negative effects on fat quality. With breeding, it is possible to contribute through selection on pH, drip loss and fat quality. Listen to this podcast and learn how Topigs Norsvin contributes.

Getting genetic progress to our customers quickly

Topigs Norsvin is investing in genetic progress and in accelerated genetic dissemination. In this episode of the Topigs Norsvin podcast, Sabine Morelissen, Sales and Operations Planner, and Arno van de Laar, Regional Director Europe, talk about the increasing genetic progress that Topigs Norsvin is making and how we are ensuring that this is being passed on to our clients at an ever faster rate. Because the faster they have the genetic progress in house the more they benefit from it.

Heavier carcasses: challenges for processors

On average, carcasses become 0.5 kg or 1.1 lbs heavier every year. This leads to challenges for processors during scalding and chilling as capacity is not matched to the extra weight. It can lead to lower meat quality, such as extra drip loss, muscle denaturation and paler meat color. In this Topigs Norsvin podcast, Matt Schulte, Meat Scientist, and Grant Walling, Senior Service Geneticist and Head of Meat Group, discuss these and other challenges and their solutions. They also talk about future quality challenges and the effects on quality and eating experience if carcass weight continues to rise.

Two examples of breeding natural robust pigs: disease resilience and uterine prolapse

Topigs Norsvin breeds healthy and robust animals. In this podcast with Eveline van Langen-Willems, Regional Veterinary Manager Europe and Jette Wennekes, Lead Breeding Program Management talk about two examples of breeding natural robust animals: disease resilience and uterine prolapse. In case you are looking for more details on the mentioned studies, there are more detailed podcasts available where dr. Jenelle Dunkelberger speaks on the podcast ‘Feedstuffs in Focus’. Go here to listen: https://topigsnorsvin.us/news-center/#tab3

The pig of 2032

In the podcast The Pig of 2032 Topigs Norsvin Global Product Manager Jascha Leenhouwers and Senior Service Geneticist Ron Hovenier philosophize about the pig in 2032. They talk about performance improvements through genetic progress and reflect on industry trends and challenges for the future, including customer and societal demands and how genetics can contribute to them.

Market Developments and TN Tempo

In this podcast, market developments in our industry and TN Tempo are discussed by Head of Marketing Communications Annabel Jansen and Global Product Manager Jascha Leenhouwers. Learn how the TN Tempo terminal boar can help overcome challenges and help producers succeed.