Genetics

Boreal (no. 011) flanked by regular brothers and sisters. Photo: IZ

01-05 | Article

Brazil presents Latin America’s first cloned pig

Kerstin Reiners, commercial director of PIC Western Europe, says that the company is investing in identifying traits to measure the character and behaviour of animals. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

23-02 | Interview

Interview: “Behaviour is the most complex area in pig breeding”

The pig industry in Canada can also opt for PRRS-resistant pigs. This Canadian sow is healthy, but not PRRS-resistant yet. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

01-02 | News

Canada approves the use of gene-edited PRRS-resistant pigs

Hendrix Genetics and Huanshan Group open new nucleus

29-01 | News

Hendrix Genetics and Huanshan Group open new nucleus

Richard Maatman (born 1969) has been CEO of Hendrix Genetics since April 2023. He grew up on a layer farm and hatchery and studied animal science at Wageningen University & Research, the Netherlands, specialising in genetics. He started working in 1993 as a geneticist/breeder for layers at Euribrid and continued to pursue a career in broiler breeding. After having also worked in animal nutrition for several years, he returned to breeding in 2022, as deputy CEO of Hendrix Genetics. Photos: Van Assendelft Fotografie

21-01 | Interview

Richard Maatman (Hendrix Genetics): ‘Our impact carries great responsibility’

Photo: Shuterstock

14-11-2025 | News

Narrowing down pig disease genetics in Alberta

More than ever, China is on the radar of pig genetics companies

08-10-2025 | Article

More than ever, China is on the radar of pig genetics companies

Dr Matt Culbertson, COO at pig genetics company PIC, speaking at a recent event. Photo: PIC

28-08-2025 | Article, Interview

Should gene-edited pork be labelled? A plea for transparency and choice

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

23-07-2025 | Interview

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

Podcasts

01-07-2024 | News

Podcast: Profitable and sustainable pork production

03-06-2024 | Podcast

Podcast: Dr Lappe and Dr Kobek-Kjeldager talk about tail biting

06-05-2024 | News

Podcast: Prof Larry Firkins considers why employees stay