New B-line Nucleus In Spain

TOPIGS Iberica has started a new B-line nucleus in Galarreta, in the Álava province of North of Spain.

3 May 2007

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Europe

This farm, called Arri Turri, is the fourth B-line SPF nucleus worldwide, making Spain one of TOPIGS key centres for B-line breeding in the world alongside France, Canada and the Netherlands.

SPAIN - The new nuclues is situated in a mountainous area in Spain

The new B-line nucleus houses 320 sows and is populated from the SPF nucleus in France. The nucleus is located in an isolated mountainous area, a perfect site for SPF production of the highest level. The nearest pig farm is more than 10 kilometres.