Hermitage Genetics

Maternal Lines - Pure Breds and Hybrid Gilts

Classic 3

• (Incorporating Maternal Line LR, LW and Duroc.
• Hardy, Adaptable to all Environments.
• Superb Temperament and Mothering Ability.
• Excellent Growth and Appetite
• Strong Legs and Bone
• Proven Longevity
• Halothane Negative
• Excellent Carcass Results of Progeny

The 'Classic 3' is a hardy and durable high performing hybrid gilt. The Classic 3 exhibits exceptional maternal productivity and is ideal for both indoor and outdoor production systems, producing viable fast growing piglets with excellent carcass characteristics. The Hermitage Classic 3 has been successfully integrated into different production environments worldwide.

Feeding of Classic 3




Serving Classic 3

Requirements Pre-service

• Gilts should be 150kgs, 8 months old and have been fed a high energy diet (14 MJ DE) 3 weeks before service.
• Sows should be fed a high energy diet (14 MJ DE) ad lib after weaning until service.
• Good lighting (400 lux) for 14hrs / day.
• After weaning 30 min daily boar contact until 24hr prior to expected service time. No boar contact within 24 hrs prior to expected service time.

Service Conditions

• Serve at least 1 hour after feeding.
• Leave semen doses in storage box until just prior to insemination.
• Inseminator must be calm.
• Position boar directly in front of sow for insemination.
• Insemination must be done within 20 minutes of initial boar contact.
• Change boar for maximum stimulation at 2nd service.
• Semen should be stored at 17°C and agitated daily.

Terminal Sires for Classic 3

The following Terminal Sires are suitable to mate with Classic 3 gilts to produce a uniform and high performing Slaughter Generation according to market requirements:

• Classic 3 x Hylean LW
• Classic 3 x Hylean Pietrain
• Classic 3 x Hylean Pietrain 50
• Classic 3 x Hylean MQ
• Classic 3 x Hylean MQM

Conformation:				Performance:			Fertility:
		Overall Conformation			Feed Intake			Farrowing Rate
		Legs			Growth / Fat			Numbers Born Alive
		Feet			Temperament			Milking Abilility
		Teats			Longevity			Return to Service