Farm visit: Conquering Spain using “bunker farms”

29-06-2023 | |
The collection room in the new GTC Allen. - Photos: Vincent ter Beek
The collection room in the new GTC Allen. - Photos: Vincent ter Beek
Spain is the number 1 pig country in Europe, so it is no surprise that the major genetics companies are present there, helping to push the industry to new levels. Swine genetics company PIC teamed up with Semen Cardona to open a brand new “gene transfer centre” near the Pyrenees. Just before the first boars arrived, Pig Progress took a look around. On this day late in April 2023, the sun is out, there is a pleasant murmur, beer is poured, sandwiches are shared and the common opinion is th


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Vincent ter Beek Editor of Pig Progress / Topic: Pigs around the world