Animal Breeding
EVERYTHING IMPROVES WITH MORE RESILIENT ANIMALS
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esilient animals have the ability to adapt to sudden changes, while also, overcoming disbalance and disease. “We select on new characteristics from the available results that are already imprinted in the animal’s genes we have in our stock. By choosing the best performing and most balanced animals each generation again and again, resilience is a key competitive advantage.” Hendrix Genetics animals are equipped with the right tools. Tools that mother nature offers. Do you wonder what can be expected from resilient animals? Today, we highlight resilience and what you can expect from our champions. Resilient animals withstand disruptions better and are needed to ensure we can feed the growing world population. There are many ways to
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describe the benefits of resilient animals. We set the standard for sustainable animal breeding with our strong focus on resilience. Looking at multiple ways to positively influence economic, social, and environmental gains. Resilient animals are according to us a ‘win-win-win’. Resilient animals are beneficial, due to economic gains, social solutions, and having a better environmental impact. Hendrix Genetics is pursuing ‘sustainable animal breeding’. Let’s dive deeper into some linked aspects.
themselves is what will ensure a better throughput and output for the entire protein chain. Because challenges will be presented over time: temperature will rise and drop, feed quality goes up or down, staff will change. These situations do cause stress. Choosing traits that will make animals better equipped to withstand changes and disruptions, will ensure a better outcome on economic,
Resilient animals keep growing or remain productive Even when the perfect standard is not always met, resilient animals will always perform better in their environment. Their ability to keep growing and take care of
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