Pig Improvement Company (PIC) - Europe

Here’s to a new year filled with opportunities to grow, innovate, and shape the future of swine genetics together.🐖 Hit play ▶️ to hear Matt Culbertson, PIC Chief Operating Officer, reflect on the past year and share a vision for the road ahead 🚀. #PICGenetics #PorkProduction #pigfarming #future #success

🔬 Discover how gene editing is reshaping pork production! Learn about PRRS-resistant pigs, genetic carbon’s impact on sustainability, and the future of global trade in agriculture. 🌱🐖 🎧 Listen now! #PopularPigPodcast #GeneEditing #SwineTech https://hubs.ly/Q030DjY50 National Pork Board Brenneman Pork Johnsonville Hypor, swine brand of Hendrix Genetics Innovative Heating Technologies, Inc. Swine Robotics Inc Minitube International Rotecna, s.a. SwineWeb.com, APC, Farm Credit Services of America, Pig Improvement Company (PIC) - North America, Neogen Corporation, Orbit Farm Technologies, Ro-Main

🌟Wishing you a wonderful season filled with joy, comfort, and cherished moments together!🕊️ May this festive time shine with achievements and pave the way for a flourishing New Year ahead! 🎊🎁 #PICGenetics #Pig #Swine #PorkProduction #PigProduction #MerryChristmas #SeasonsGreetings #CelebrateJoy #HappyHolidays

🌟 How Can Digital Phenotyping Revolutionize Pork Production? 🌟 Join us for an insightful episode of Popular Pig featuring Eric Psota, Digital Innovation Manager at PIC North America! 🎙️ Since joining PIC in 2021, Eric has been at the forefront of developing advanced technologies for digital phenotyping using computer vision and machine learning. From multi-object tracking to edge computing, his expertise is paving the way for innovation in the industry. 🔍 What can you expect to learn from this episode? How digital phenotyping combines human expertise and AI to improve consistency in evaluating pigs. 🐖 The challenges of deploying technology in barns, from environmental factors to connectivity issues. 🌾 How improved phenotyping increases heritability and drives lasting genetic improvements. 📈 The potential of behavioral phenotyping to enhance animal welfare and reduce harmful traits like tail-biting. 💔 How advancements in edge computing and AI are shaping the future of pork production. 🚀 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in the field! 🎧 https://lnkd.in/drrq2ivX #picgenetics #PorkProduction #DigitalInnovation #AI #AnimalWelfare #PopularPig #future #success

🚀 Update on Uganda's Pig Farming Initiative 🇺🇬 We're thrilled to share progress from our CSR project in Uganda, in partnership with Vetline, and AbacusBio! ✨ Key Highlights: 🎉Service Packaging: Vetline has enhanced support for farmers with insemination, health monitoring, and birth tracking. 🐷Insemination Milestone: 1,555 inseminations completed across 819 farms! 🐖Weight Tracking: 1,485 weight entries recorded, crucial for performance insights. 👩🌾Empowering Farmers: 34% of participants are female! 🔍 Looking Ahead:We're building weight data and working towards commercial viability to boost food security in Uganda. This initiative showcases our commitment to empowering communities and sustainable agriculture. Visit our website for more information, and stay tuned for more updates! https://lnkd.in/dYnRdA_r

Weaning is a stressful time in a pig’s life. To ensure weaned pigs get off to a good start in the nursery, they should be placed into a clean, dry, and warm environment with the correct tools and resources. Read more to learn about PIC’s recommended placement plan and how to incorporate it when receiving newly weaned pigs. Visit the full article on our websites: English: https://lnkd.in/eA4cPGwH Español: https://lnkd.in/err-A9cd Deutsch: https://lnkd.in/ebUZ4HWZ #PIC #PICGenetics #Pig #Swine #PorkProduction #PigProduction 

🌱 Exploring the Future of Agriculture: Gene Editing 🐖 We are excited to highlight an insightful article by our colleague, Dr. Craig Lewis, which delves into the transformative potential of gene editing in enhancing the sustainability of agriculture and livestock production. Gene editing stands out as a promising technology that can significantly improve efficiency and resilience in farming practices. However, to fully harness its benefits, we must establish a regulatory framework that meets the evolving needs of the agricultural sector. In his article, Dr. Lewis provides a comprehensive and practical review of gene editing technologies' potential and limitations. This balanced perspective is crucial as we navigate the complexities of innovation in food production. 👉 For a deeper understanding of this important topic, we invite you to read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eqSYGCKm Let’s keep the conversation going on sustainable agriculture and the role of innovative technologies! #GeneEditing #Sustainability #Agriculture #Innovation #FoodProduction #picgenetics #pigfarming #success #future

Auf der kürzlich zu Ende gegangenen EuroTier konnten wir uns gemeinsam mit unserem Partner Gesing Tierzucht erfolgreich als Perfect Match präsentieren. Was macht ein Perfect Match aus? Zum einen Produkte, die perfekt zueinander passen und zum anderen Partner, die vertrauensvoll miteinander daran arbeiten, die Schweinehaltung in Deutschland erfolgreich zu gestalten. Zwei Philosophien, die sich perfekt ergänzen: PIC’s Never Stop Improving zusammen mit Gesing’s Motto Wir machen Schwein besser. Erfahren Sie mehr im Video! https://lnkd.in/e3-QQ6f9

🌟 Gene-edited, transgenic, CRISPR-Cas9… These terms are frequently mentioned in the press, but what do they mean? 🤔 In this insightful article, JOAQUIN GADEA breaks down the essential concepts of gene editing, helping us better evaluate the potential of this groundbreaking technology in the pig industry. 🐖 Dive in to discover how these advancements could reshape the future of agriculture! 👉https://lnkd.in/dwTKcNJe #pigfarming #picgenetics #future #success #geneediting #onehealth

EuroTier 2024: What an incredible week it's been! We were absolutely amazed by the number of visitors who came to our stand last week from all corners of the globe! It was so inspiring to see people from near and far, from every continent, all eager to learn more about our company and what we do. The topics were as diverse as our guests themselves! We covered everything from the market situation to animal welfare, digital phenotyping, AI, feeding, management, free farrowing, curly tail – and much more! Thank you so much for an absolutely awesome and inspiring few days!