“Breeding is more than aiming for good FCR”

In mid 2014, breeding companies Topigs (the Netherlands) and Norsvin (Norway) announced their merger. More than one year later, Martin Bijl, CEO of newly formed Topigs Norsvin looks back and points to the increased genetic progress. Every time the merger of breeding organisations Topigs and Norsvin is the topic of conversation, CEO Martin Bijl continues to emphasise how many good things have been achieved due to the merger. There is more money for research. The product portfolio is wider. Knowle