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Aug. 9, 2018, by Wouter Deley, Ph.D.
Avoid the Summertime Drop in Production with Practical Tips from Hypor
From quality genetics to excellent management, Hypor provides producers with the tools to maintain high production from farrow to finish during summer’s hot spells.
Aug. 9, 2018, by Geert Rutten
When Quality Counts…Count on the Magnus
When it comes to sire lines, some traits are more important than others. But regardless of where you are and who your customer is, quality will always be number one. For that reason, the Hypor Magn...
Aug. 9, 2018, by Victor Santiago
Hendrix Genetics in a record period of investment in the USA
Hendrix Genetics has always believed that the United States of America is key to both our success and that of our customers. It is for this reason that we continue to invest significantly across ou...
July 25, 2018, by Jeroen van de Camp
Hypor Building for the Future
With Hypors’ continued growth in the Americas and around the world, we are enlarging our global nucleus population and reinvesting in our production assets.
July 23, 2018, by Ton Ten Dam
Hypor partner S.C. SUINPROD S.A. ROMAN in Romania
On June 8, 2018, Hypor partner S.C. SUINPROD S.A. ROMAN in Romania opened a new state-of-the- art sow farm with 1.500 sows. Participating in the opening on behalf of Hypor were Marius Gherman, Pete...
July 10, 2018, by Emily Miller
Hypor Magnus Cuts Costs, Not Quality
If someone tells you there’s no such thing as “getting more for less”, tell them about the Hypor Magnus. Thanks to maximized throughput and strong growth, this line gives you more daily gain and mo...
July 10, 2018, by Julien Briant
Precision farming at SICHAMPS nucleus farm
The last investment step at the SICHAMPS breeding nucleus farm, which houses 400 sows (300 HYPOR Maxter and 100 HYPOR Magnus), will be achieved by the end of this month.
July 10, 2018, by Jose María Requejo Puerto
Leading-Edge Database Lets Hypor Lead the Way
When you’re a company that’s known for doing things better, faster and first, you need a breeding database that keeps you on the cutting edge. That’s why Hypor’s new system uses the latest technolo...
June 27, 2018, by Graydon Bell
New Hypor Hire Brings Wealth of Experience
As a company renowned for its experience and expertise, Hypor is adding a pork industry veteran to its sales force.
June 5, 2018, by Luis Prieto Garcia
Hendrix Genetics joins alliance to end surgical castrations of swine
Hendrix Genetics has joined a research alliance to develop pioneering genetic technology. Through the use of precision breeding, this group hopes to end the surgical castrations of male piglets. T...
June 5, 2018, by Jose María Requejo Puerto
Smart Traceability Project Keeps Hypor Clients on Cutting Edge
Doing things better and faster is nothing new for Hypor. But a current project combining ultra high frequency ear tags and a cutting edge app to boost the quality and quantity of data collected on ...
June 5, 2018, by Carl Esau
Hypor Magnus: Maximized Throughput for Minimal Cost
Excellence in pork production is all about raising the bar, whether it’s heavier weights, higher production or hardier pigs, and that’s what the Hypor Magnus is all about. With its commitment to ma...
May 15, 2018, by Abe Huisman
Artificial intelligence project opens new possibilities in swine
The swine AI (Artificial Intelligence) project that Hendrix Genetics and its partner BrainCreators are working on, is using AI to predict individual slaughterhouse traits for swine before they are ...
May 15, 2018, by Wouter Deley, Ph.D.
Strengthening the industries health goals with better biosecurity
Since 2016 a Hendrix Genetics core team has worked on improving biosecurity around the globe. How can we face disease challenges in poultry and swine? Normally we talk about progressing genetic res...
May 15, 2018, by Erik Lauwerysen
Family Farm High on Hypor
Hog farming isn’t easy, but when the Vandeweyers wanted better results, the solution was simple: Make it happen with Hypor. Since 1983, Belgian farmers Ludo & Arlette Vandeweyer have been runni...
Feb. 6, 2018, by Emily Miller
Can Your Boar Ensure Quality? Hypor Kanto Can
These days, quality can be hard to find, unless you know where to look. And if you’re seeking a boar that offers exceptional meat quality, look no further than the Hypor Kanto. As Hypor’s premium t...
Feb. 6, 2018, by Jeroen van de Camp
Hypor Libra*: Greater Gains with Less Labor
The expression “time is money” is especially true for pork producers, because time and money are the two things that are always in short supply; or at least, they used to be. Thanks to the new Hypo...
Jan. 8, 2018, by Emily Miller
Hypor Magnus Earns Top Marks in Hickory Ridge Trial
Best pork; lowest cost. In any recipe for Total System Profitability, those are key ingredients. That may explain why the Hypor Magnus stole the show in a recent terminal sire trial at Hickory Ridg...
Jan. 8, 2018, by Graydon Bell
Hypor Expands U.S. Presence with New Hire
Hypor continues to grow throughout the U.S., and the latest addition to their sales team will help accomplish that. “We’re pleased to be bringing Ethan Parsley on board as an account manager,” says...
Jan. 8, 2018, by Abe Huisman
Hypor Libra* Raises Interest, Lowers Feed Costs
As the world’s most “prolificient” sow - the sum of prolific and efficient – the Libra* balances traits in feed conversion and mothering ability to lower the feed cost per pig. “Producing more pork...
Dec. 6, 2017, by Julien Briant
Hypor’s New Facility Opens Doors to the Future
Successful companies don’t react to change; they drive it. With that in mind, Hypor recently opened the doors on a new state-of-the-art facility in Sichamps, France. In the process, they offered a ...
Dec. 6, 2017, by Sophie Claassen - van de Pas
New Hypor Managing Director Brings Wealth of Experience
If it’s true that experience is the best teacher, the new Managing Director of Hendrix Genetics’ Business Unit Swine (Hypor) goes to the head of the class. Following the appointment that Raf Beeren...
Dec. 6, 2017, by Luis Prieto Garcia
How Does Hypor Spell Carcass Quality? S-T-A-R
If a genetic line makes you choose between quality and quantity, the choice is clear: Choose another line. But not just any line. The Hypor Libra* (pronounced Libra Star) gives you both in merging ...
Nov. 30, 2017, by Luis Prieto Garcia
Hendrix Genetics’ swine are winning over Central and South America
Hendrix Genetics, through its swine brand Hypor is experiencing tremendous growth in Latin America. Various factors, which range from a great product that offers true value for money, to hands on c...
Nov. 7, 2017, by Luis Prieto Garcia
Hypor Exports Excellence in Partnership with Nugeporc
When you’re the best at what you do, how can you improve on that? One way is to do it in more places for more clients, and that’s exactly what Hypor is doing by partnering with Nugeporc in the Domi...
Nov. 7, 2017, by Peter Gerrits
Hypor’s Sow Management Tips: Total Preparation for Top Performance
Supplying top genetics for pork production at the least cost to ensure client success is at the core of Hypor’s business. Success with sow breeding begins with proper preparation for the next round...
Nov. 7, 2017, by Nicolas Alvarez Hoggan
Star Performance: Hypor Libra* Delivers Uniform Litters & More
If you could order the perfect sow, what would you ask for? A. More uniform litters, B. More full value pigs, C. Greater weaning capacity or D. All of the above
Oct. 24, 2017, by Marcel Huijsmans
Hendrix Genetics moves into shrimp breeding
Hendrix Genetics partners with Integrated Aquaculture International LLC (iAqua) to accelerate the Kona Bay shrimp breeding program based in Hawaii and Malaysia.
Oct. 15, 2017, by Gregory Simpson
Hypor Libra* Shines Brightly
How do you improve on the world’s most balanced sow? The short answer is simple: Reach for the Star. By crossing the Hypor Large White with the new Hypor Landrace Triple+, the company geneticists h...
Oct. 15, 2017, by Sophie Claassen - van de Pas
New Hypor website is live!
Our new website has been designed to help you navigate easier. One of the biggest advantages is that the website is mobile friendly so it adapts to the size of your mobile or tablet. You can now fi...
Sept. 5, 2017, by Julien Briant
Hypor Increases Genetic Progress with New Testing Station in Sichamps, France
Hypor is investing in a new facility in Sichamps, France with 72 Nedap Pig Performance testing (PPT) stations to track the daily growth and feed intake of the Hypor Maxter and Magnus boar.
Sept. 5, 2017, by Jeroen van de Camp
Animal Welfare Key to Sustainability
Hendrix Genetics believes that setting the highest possible animal welfare standards at the beginning of the chain is vitally important to contribute to a sustainable future. Today, one third of He...
Sept. 5, 2017, by Jose María Requejo Puerto
Hypor Partners with Biotronics to Improve Accuracy and Safety in Ultrasound Scanning
Hypor has signed a cooperation agreement with ultrasound technology company, Biotronics, in the research testing of the new BioQStation to improve the speed and animal safety of ultrasound scanning.
Aug. 2, 2017
Avoid the Summertime Drop in Production with Practical Tips from Hypor
From quality genetics to excellent management, Hypor provides producers with the tools to maintain high production from farrow to finish during summer’s hot spells. With nucleus facilities located ...
Aug. 2, 2017
Total System Profitability with Hypor’s Genetics for Hutterite Colonies
Five farrow-to-finish Hutterite colonies are weaning nearly 30 piglets per sow each year using the Hypor Libra* sow and Hypor Magnus boar. “We had to cut back on the number of sows because they wer...
Aug. 2, 2017
New Hypor Libra* Sow Reduces Feed Costs From Farrow to Finish
The new Hypor Libra* sow meets today’s demands to produce more pork with less feed by reducing the amount of feed it takes to raise a pig from farrow to finish. The Hypor Libra* (pronounced Libra s...
July 6, 2017
New Hypor Libra* Meets the Growing Global Demand for Carcass Quality
Hypor has combined the top genetics from Canada, France and Spain to improve the carcass quality of the new Hypor Libra* (pronounced Libra star), the world’s most ‘prolificient’ sow: the sum of pro...
July 6, 2017
Ontario Pork Producer Increases Number Weaned with Hypor Libra*
After repopulating a year ago and purchasing Hypor replacement gilts from Genex Ontario, pork producer Gary Terpstra has significantly increased overall production.
July 5, 2017
First Shipment of Hypor Genetic Stock Imported to Distributor San Martin de Porres in Peru
Hypor recently exported 270 purebred pigs to distributor Huerta San Martin de Porres in Peru as part of Hypor’s expansion in Latin America.
June 9, 2017
New Hypor Libra* Sow Reduces Labor Costs, Increases Profitability
The new Hypor Libra* (pronounced Libra star) sow balances traits in piglet quality, mothering ability and sow longevity to increase the number of pigs that employees can manage and lower the labor ...
June 9, 2017
Farrow-to-Finish Farm Re-Populates Using 100 Percent Hypor Genetics
Hypor is working with a farrow-to-finish farm in South Central Iowa to repopulate using 100 percent Hypor genetics. Morris Yoder, the owner of Soggy Bottom Farm in Weldon, Iowa, selected to use Hy...
May 11, 2017
Hypor Magnus Boar Scores High on Maple Leaf Foods’ Monthly Index Rankings
Pork producers that use the Hypor Magnus Duroc on their operations held 58 of the top 120 rankings on the Hams Marketing index for pigs shipped to Maple Leaf Foods in Brandon, Canada, during 2016.
May 11, 2017
Litter Uniformity Necessary to Achieving 30+ Pigs
Hypor geneticists have spent nearly a decade to develop the Hypor Libra*, a sow that is capable of producing more than 30 piglets a year that reach 14 pounds (6.3 kilograms) in three weeks without ...
May 11, 2017
15 piglets Born Alive with Hypor’s Genetics at Schweinehaltung Düben, Germany
With an average of 15 piglets born alive, 2017 is shaping up to be a good year for Hypor’s partner Leon van Dijck, the owner of Schweinehaltung Düben GmbH & C. A Nucleus farm in Düben, Germany ...
April 6, 2017
Hypor Partners with Nugeporc to Supply Genetics to Producers in the Dominican Republic
Hypor is pleased to announce that it is partnering with Nugeporc to supply quality genetics to pork producers in the Dominican Republic as well as for the rest of the Greater and Lesser Antilles.
April 6, 2017
Launch of New Hypor Libra* at Successful Hypor Japan Seminar
More than 300 pork producers and industry professionals attended the Hypor Japan seminar in Tokyo and Kagoshima on February 7 and 9. These seminars are part of the launch of the new Hypor sow: the ...
April 6, 2017
Hypor Customers Honored at Le Porc Show for Improving the Industry
Congratulations to Hypor customers, Ferme Équiporc Inc., and Shur-Gain for receiving the Prix de reconnaissance de la filière porcine at Le Porc Show in Québec, Canada in December 2016.