Inventor of balanced breeding

Responsible and sustainable genetic progress equals balanced breeding, which is part of our DNA. Topigs Norsvin is the inventor of balanced breeding. More than 25 years ago, we began selecting for mothering abilities in sows and vitality of piglets, thereby improving survival. 

Many other traits followed, and most of these can be summarized under robustness. Today, Topigs Norsvin genetics is famous due to its overall robustness to disease, high survival rate, longevity, self-reliance, and easy handling. All these qualities contribute to our customers experiencing a problem-free and sustainable pork production.

As we were the first company to implement balanced breeding. Topigs Norsvin is now the proud market leader in genetic trait sustainability and leads the way in breeding genetics with higher animal welfare.

Through balanced breeding, research, innovation, and support, we contribute to a future-proof production system that is good for pigs, producers, people, and planet.