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UPB has a unique franchise programme
The UPB philosophy requires its franchise partners to operate their own testing and selection programme.Central to this programme is the provision of a customised selection index.This index has weightings based on economic data from the franchise partner’s own market.UPB recognises that each market has different requirements.
UPB has a unique genetic programme
Group Nucleus
AI for linking herds and rapid spread of outstanding bloodlines
Separate sire and dam line selection
Selection for reproductive traits
BLUP without inbreeding
International research and development
UPB has independent validation by the British Pig Association
All UPB GGP lines are pedigree and have always been registered with the BPA.As well as providing independent certification of authenticity, BPA pedigrees are accepted for registration with most other independent pedigree authorities.
UPB is making real progress in reproductive traits
Minimisation of inbreeding
Breeding value estimates for litter size
Breeding value estimates for litter weights
Hyperprolific programme
Elimination of non-genetic material effects
Selection for re-breeding interval – in UPB lines this has a high genetic
UPB selects for high feed intake
to maximise lean growth and to ensure sow breeding success and longevity
UPB tests to heavier weights to suit all market opportunities
UPB operates an advanced R & D programme
UPB operates an R & D division funded by all companies within the Group, under the direction of Dr Rex Walters PhD, MIBiol, CIBiol
As well as its own research budget UPB has independent collaboration with external research leaders in several countries.
Significant cost benefits to British Pigs have been proven in independent comparative trials
· Sow performance: Average benefit per sow $57.73
· Terminal sire performance: Average benefit per pig $4.48
· Slaughter generation: Average benefit per pig $6.11
UPB has purebred GGP and GP stock
A three-generation pyramid reduces genetic lag.Purebred GGP boars can be used on GP sows to produce parent gilts and the programme can become self-sustaining.
UPB has wide experience of the establishment and support of closed herd
UPB is experienced in the ongoing provision of genetic support and development of technical programmes geared to suit the needs and expectations of today’s professional producers.
UPB understands Global markets
Key members of UPB’s sales & technical support team have many years’ experience internationally.UPB export staff have been involved in the successful establishment and implementation of genetic improvement projects in Australia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand, Canada, USA, Western & Eastern Europe..
UPB produces more than 4.5 million pigs per year
This is equivalent to 1 in every 500 produced worldwide. For more information please CONTACT US
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