Danish Pig Academy
About us
Danish Pig Academy is a collaboration between independent Danish suppliers of equipment and services for pig production. Danish Pig Academy is a gathering point for international and Danish pig producers and other interested persons, groups, institutions, and organizations within the pig industry.
Here, at Danish Pig Academy, we display the latest technology and most efficient solutions for pig production. We guarantee you will have a unique experience and get inspiration for your future projects.
At Danish Pig Academy, we can provide you with support in Design, Genetics, Feeding and Grain Storage, Housing Technology, Slurry Systems, Green Environment, and Finances.
What we can do for you
Project Support
We can help you with the concept, design, choice of the right systems and products.
Trusted Partner
All our members are well established trusted companies within the pig industry production. We can support you throughout all the steps of your project.
Danish Know-How
We offer the most effective solutions. Everything from the genetics to the final production stage. We will be happy to share our knowledge with you.
What we do:
EMBASSY & TRADE COUNCIL
We cooperate with the Embassies and can arrange the program for visitors from various countries.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Many of our companies-members work with UN Global Goals and aim to make a difference.
World famous way of Danish Pig Production
Danish pig farmers are among the most efficient in the world, producing, on average, around 34 piglets per sow per year (2021).
However, not only productivity is in focus. Animal welfare is essential in pig production in Denmark, as good animal ethics and welfare will provide stronger and healthier pigs.
Danish farmers can point to a continuous improvements in the pig welfare standards within their production.
We have gathered the leading companies within pig production at Danish Pig Academy. Our showroom displays the latest technology and most efficient solutions for pig production. We guarantee you will have a unique experience and get inspiration for your future projects.
Piglets per sow per year
The annual number of piglets per sow per year has risen by 50% since 1995. On average a Danish pig produces 33 piglets per year. In 2021, sows weaned averagely 34.0 pigs/sow/year.
Source
Pig mortality levels during lairage and transport
Animal welfare is an important element in pig production in Denmark as good animal ethics and welfare will provide stronger and healthier pigs. Danish farmers can point to a continuous improvement in the pig welfare standards within their production.
