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IAN TORRIE ASSOCIATED GENETICS trading as ITAPG |
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UPB has a unique international breeding nucleus spread over three continents. The technical team, led by Dr Rex Walters and supported by Genetic & Technical Managers, is responsible for the implementation of the breeding, testing and selection programmes throughout the group nucleus and multiplication units. The company is also able to draw together the results of worldwide Research & Development, incorporating this work into its on-going programme of genetic progress and evaluation. UPB’s breeding stock has been developed to suit a range of markets providing pig producers with stock able to achieve high levels of performance under a variety of conditions and produce lean, low-fat, high yielding carcasses to meet the demands of the consumer. The UPB group operates throughout Europe and in Canada, Korea, Russia, Thailand, UK, Ukraine, & Vietnam. Our ActivitiesA Genetic Resource for Global Pig ProducersUPB gives the highest priority to the genetic development of its range of pig breeding stock.UPB achieves genetic progress through world-wide research and development.UPB has female lines developed for indoor and outdoor production.UPB has specialised sire lines with outstanding ability to produce meaty, lean carcasses demanded by retailers.UPB is committed to identify and develop new markets for pigmeat.UPB has comprehensive management and marketing skills.Current Research ProjectsMinimisation of inbreeding within BLUP proceduresMating programmes to maximise genetic progressEstablishment of genetic connections across herdsGenetic control and evaluation of group nucleus breeding structuresGilt management and its relation to longevity and productivityOptimal feeding strategies for the breeding giltLean and fat tissue growth up to 160 kg liveweightOptimal feeding strategies for the grower/finisher via growth modellingExploitation of appetite and lean growth potentialEvaluation of fat distribution in the live pigEvaluation of meat and eating quality in different genotypesExploiting marker-assisted selection and QTL detectionObjective selection for leg and soundness traits
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Combining practical experience with today’s technology |
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