Pigs

Optimal stocking density can vary from farm to farm. Photo: Bert Jansen

18-08 | Expert opinion

Potential welfare and production consequences of overstocking finisher pigs

Torben Aarris, CEO of DanBred. Photo: DanBred/ Bert Jansen

23-07 | Interview

Torben Aarris (DanBred): ‘Asia is at the heart of our future strategy’

gilt selection

25-06 | Article

Ideal gilt selection in commercial farms

small piglets

09-06 | Expert opinion

The dilemma with small piglets

The novel growth algorithm has been designed to predict individual animal growth as well as the collective growth. Photo: Koos Groenewold

08-06 | News

Novel growth algorithm for pigs developed

sow model

09-05 | Interview

Interview Xandra Benthem de Grave: ‘Nutrient tool helps optimise sow feed during gestation’

Raf Beeren (55), has been managing director of the newly created division Hendrix Genetics Swine since early 2025. In the past he held various positions within Hendrix Genetics. Most recently he was managing director for the business unit Turkeys; prior to that he was being managing director for Hypor – the company’s pig business unit. He holds an MSc degree in Animal Science from Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands. Photos: Jan-Willem Schouten

02-05 | Interview

Raf Beeren (Hendrix Genetics Swine): “Aiming for a top spot with pig genetics”

Photo: Bert Jansen

25-04 | News

Plea for comparative study to weaning at 5 weeks