JSR Genetics top ratings in German tests
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When meat quality was taken into account carcases from JSR pigs again showed the highest margin. And, after both meat quality and sow performance were considered, JSR still retained the top spot with a margin €120.4. JSR pigs performed strongly in all the traits measured and had the highest overall lean meat percentage – at 59 per cent – together with the greatest percentage of lean in one of the most valuable cuts, the ham.
Each test, involving a total of 104 piglets from a mini-mum of 61 sows and 32 different boars, is designed to determine the true genetic worth of the stock tested. Carried out for a number of years, the ‘Warentest’* evaluations are conducted and monitored by Landwirtschafts-zentrum Haus Düsse – a research farm in Westphalia-Lippe which is State supported and run by the regional advisory service.
“Now we have three brands to manage following the acquisition of the Cotswold Pig Development Company last May. Our intention is to continue with the highest standards both in the health and genetics management programmes. We intend to differentiate our-selves to the extent that the new company is well recognised for its integrity in R & D and quality branded products going forward.“
See report on JSR Hybrid Hirschmann on page 2 of the Newsletter.
Source: JSR Genetics - April 2003