Genetic Program

The DNA GeneticS Program


NOT ALL GENETIC CHARACTERISTICS ARE CREATED EQUAL.
WE FOCUS ON THE ONES THAT MATTER TO YOU.

At DNA Genetics, our commitment is simple: “Raise the most profitable farrow to finish pigs for producers.”  As the only independent, American-owned genetics company, we’ve built a genetic selection program based on American production economics that results in the quickest turn of your barn.

Here's how we achieve our industry-leading program:

Data Accuracy & Testing Program

With thousands of nucleus offspring tested weekly, the quality of our data and the size of our testing program allow us to expedite genetic gain to our customers.

Commercial Crossbred Program
 
The DNA Genetics commercial crossbred program, paired with access to 71,000 DNA Line 241 sows and 2M full program offspring allows us to measure perfor­mance in a similar environment to our customers.

Feed Intake Recording

 
We have individual feed intake recording data on all families within our nucleus system to maintain industry-leading feed efficiency.

Genomic Selection

 
Genomic selection allows us to know the true genetic relation­ships between animals to better select the best animals for our customers.


Higher accuracy = better decisions = greater genetic improvement.

Helix

Helix is the database that makes our genetics program possible. Our teams utilize Helix to capture every data point on every animal, which provides the highly accurate information that drives our genetics program.

Future Trait Development
 
Getting to the next level means always looking for new traits to measure, embracing new technologies and engaging in in-depth research to keep a pulse on future customer and consumer preferences.

Multiplication
 
We are constantly expanding our multiplication system to provide a quality, high-health DNA Line 241 gilt.

Distribution of Genetic Potential
 
DNA has built a distribution system that moves superior genetics from the nucleus to the customer faster than all competitors.