JSR Genetics News
JSR looking to China for further growthUK - In a bold move JSR has appointed a new Worldwide Development Manager, Jeff Shi, based in Shanghai and responsible for developing the Chinese market.
JSR plays key role in Ukrainian expansionUK - JSR Genetics' excellent reputation has been instrumental in the signing of yet another big order from Eastern Europe, which follows the successful delivery of 700 pigs to the Ukraine in August. A...
JSR plays key role 'growing' Vietnamese marketVIET NAM - JSR has set up a franchise for JSR Genetics stock in Vietnam - Asia's second largest pig producer after China - in partnership with Korea's largest pig breeding company Darby Genetics.
Real Quality attracts a premium, doesn't it?UK - Training, dedication, stockmanship, loyalty, high-health and good biosecurity seem to be the keys to success at Limestone Farming Com-pany’s 400 sow unit at Willoughton in North Lincs. Unit manager...
Pigs love the Bishop ‘farrowing village'UK - The heat is on in more ways than one at Bishop Burton’s new pig unit. Not only have they installed a new state of the art incinera-tor, but the first pigs born in the new system were away at 76...
Really MotoringUK - Vicky Morgan gained her honours degree at Harper Adams in agrifood marketing, took a year off to travel and then came home to join her parents, David and Sue Morgan, at Pockthorpe Hall, near Driffield...
Over 28 Pigs Sold Per Sow Per YearUK - By applying logic, modern technology and good stockmanship this producer is achieving results that rival the best production figures on the continent.
Thoughts from China - The world's factoryCHINA - Tim S Rymer, JSR Genetics, reflects on his recent trip to China and the industry he witnessed.
Bishop Burton Pig Unit Reopens With Emphasis On WelfareUK - The decision to relaunch Bishop Burton College’s pig unit in East Yorkshire as a high-welfare unit has gladdened my heart, reports Sam Walton in the Pig World magazine.
Pig vets advised to spend more time on the farmUK - Pig vets can expect to spend more time on-farm with producers talking through and planning improvements to herd health - the single biggest brake on performance and, therefore, profitability.
Untidiness Is IdlenessUK - At a recent meeting of Yorkshire Agricultural Adventurers, Fred Hirst spoke about farming on the urban fringe, says Pig Worlds Sam Walton.
JSR's outstanding reputation seals the deal in PolandPOLAND - JSR Genetics' excellent reputation has been instrumental in the signing of another new contract in Poland. The latest in a string of orders in Eastern Europe, the contract was signed in June...
Quality Genetics help Yorkshire Farmer's growth performanceUK - Since 1985 Brian Bainbridge has been using Newsham Genetics and for the last 6 years JSR Genetics, on his 350 sow herd at Low Worsall, near Yarm in North Yorkshire.
Our modern genotypes must have modern buildings if we’re to get the best from themUK - I have recently visited several units where they actually know their grams-per-day liveweight gain in various buildings and seasonal effects on growth rates and grading, says Pig Worlds Sam Walto...
Why the pork supply chain needs the benefit of Biotech cropsUK - In 10,000 years the earth's population has doubled ten times from 10 million to 6 billion and will reach, by some estimates, 10 billion by 2050.
JSR plays a major role in Polish pig expansionUK - JSR Genetics, the UK based pig breeding company, has recently supplied a large consignment of JSR boars to the privately owned Maxygen AI Stud, near Wroclaw, Poland.
JSR's Prosperm® Plus boosts boar fertility by 'billions'UK - JSR Genetics, one of the world's foremost pig genetics businesses, is sharing one of the secrets of its success - Prosperm® Plus - with stud boar owners and AI users. A convenient and palatable...
JSR wins major EU supported Pig Development ProjectUK - JSR, one of the world's leading pig genetics businesses, has confirmed the signing of a major new Romanian franchise agreement. The deal with S C Consinterfin SRL has the backing of the SAPARD (Special...
Drive for Quality leads to new Ukraine contract for JSR GeneticsUK - JSR has signed another big order in Eastern Europe. The latest in a long line of substantial orders in this part of the world, the contract was signed at the end of April 2006 and is for the development...
JSR Genetics – Pig Fair ReviewUK - JSR Genetics is keen to reinforce to the participants its strength and commitment to the UK market.
The UK pork supply chain: pulling together for consistency and qualityUK - In my first article (February 27th) I examined the mini revolution unfolding in the countryside and gave two examples of...
JSR Genetics warns pig farmers of dangers of forgeriesUK - It is a sad fact of life that as soon as something acquires substantial value there will be those who would seek to create forged copies. It is not uncommon therefore to hear of forged works of art,...
JSR and Darby Genetics introduce important new pork marbling scoring systemUK - JSR Genetics and their South Korean partners Darby Genetics have combined their research resources, under the joint leadership of JSR's Director of Research Dr Grant Walling and Darby's leading geneticist...
Pork Supply Chain: a revolution in the makingUK - There is a mini revolution unfolding in the countryside, involving the pork supply chain. As with any power struggle, the question will be who, if anyone, will gain the upper hand?
JSR Supply Breeding Pigs to Cyprus & GreeceUK - JSR Genetics Ltd are expanding their European market share with new agreements to supply pig breeding stock in Cyprus and Greece.
UK - JSR Genetics, the UK based pig breeding company has won another multi million pound export contract. The contract is part of a massive ongoing breeding improvement programme undertaken by the Russian...
UK - The Titan Pork Partners scheme aims to improve carcase yield in the most expensive cuts and ensure product consistency by using selected JSR sire and damlines.
UK - A co-operative of 4,000 members in Northern Italy have signed an agreement to produce pigs for Parma Ham using the genetics of international pig breeding company, JSR Genetics.
UK - Food safety, especially regarding meat, should be a priority for Dame Deirdre Hutton when she takes over from Sir John Krebs as chair of the Food Standards Agency in July, according to Dr Grant Walling,...
Watch hygiene when liquid feeding pigletsUK - To achieve optimum digestion of colostrum and milk, some piglets need water. Furthermore, it is well accepted that piglets which receive inadequate milk or are scouring require liquid supplements...













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