Dr Saskia Bloemhof (PIC): “Camera scores pigs better than humans can”

Swine genetics company PIC applies digital selection to determine breeding values. With the right software, the possibilities are endless, says the company’s genetic services director, Dr Saskia Bloemhof. Data play a significant role in breeding to take genetic expression to the next level. In addition to sharing and interpreting data from developments for estimating breeding values, technological means such as cameras offer more possibilities for objective observations and creation of new