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We became closer. 2022 – start of high-index semen sales directly from Russia.
Semen is the most effective and simple solution for those producers striving to maintain high indexes and keep the genetic potential up to date. Semen purchase proves efficient both for farms practicing internal multiplication and for farms with limited capacity of their own boar studs.
| Boars supplied once a year | Boars supplied thrice a year | Regular semen supply |
|---|---|---|
| The average value of genetic progress is critically behind the global level | The average value of genetic progress is far behind the global level | The genetic progress is close as possible to the global level |
| Negative influence on the production performance and economics | Average production performance and economics | The strategy has positive effect on the performance and economics |
There are two ways of getting access to the most recent genetic potential: to have own boars or to use semen supplies. Decide which approach is more convenient for you by comparing key indicators
| Characteristic | Own boar stud | Semen supplies |
|---|---|---|
| Genetic potential | ||
| Genetic potential | Lower than at the elite farm | Same as at the elite farm |
| GGP genetic diversity | ||
| GGP genetic diversity | No | Yes |
| ASF, PRRS risk | ||
| ASF, PRRS risk | Yes | No |
| Need for arranging a boar stud | ||
| Need for arranging a boar stud | Yes | No |
| Need for quarantine | ||
| Need for quarantine | Yes | No |
| Need for a laboratory | ||
| Need for a laboratory | Yes | No |
| Criticality of high-qualified staff | ||
| Criticality of high-qualified staff | Yes | No |
| Characteristic | Own boar stud | Semen supplies |
|---|---|---|
| Genetic potential | ||
| Genetic potential | Lower than at the elite farm | Same as at the elite farm |
| GGP genetic diversity | ||
| GGP genetic diversity | No | Yes |
| ASF, PRRS risk | ||
| ASF, PRRS risk | Yes | No |
| Need for arranging a boar stud | ||
| Need for arranging a boar stud | Yes | No |
| Need for quarantine | ||
| Need for quarantine | Yes | No |
| Need for a laboratory | ||
| Need for a laboratory | Yes | No |
| Need for a laboratory | ||
| Need for a laboratory | Yes | No |