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Publications: PIC Africa
Future-proofing pig production: How smart gilt selection drives welfare and performance
In modern pig production, the journey toward sustainability, welfare, and profitability begins long before the sow farrows her first litter.
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The Art of Animal Handling: Minimizing Stress and Maximizing Value
One area that is often neglected is how the animals are handled and cared for during loading and transportation.
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Enhancing farmer’s profitability through maternal genetics
Think of your farm like a production line—each sow, each litter, each day needs to contribute value. But it’s not one metric that builds that value.
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10 Years of PIC Under the ALZU Leadership
As PIC South Africa celebrates 40 years since its establishment with Soetvelde Farms in 1986, and 10 years under ALZU’s leadership across Africa.
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The 5 pillars of pig farming.
What are the 5 fundamentals to have in place if you want to be a successful pig farmer?
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The sow that pays you back. PIC Camborough
Competing genetics mean later breeding, fewer piglets, and higher feed costs.
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The importance of gilt selection
Gilts are the future of your herd and it already starts in the farrowing house. Selection is not a once off process, it is a continuous event in the piggery.
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Preparing sow farms to deal with complex scenarios
For decades, pig production was primarily driven by a singular focus: output maximization. Genetic selection programs prioritized prolificacy, growth rate, and throughput.
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PigTalk Ep3: Dr. Edgar Ortmann, Specialized Pig Veterinarian
Is FMD here to stay?
Can pig farmers still farm successfully with FMD?
What is Day Zero?
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