Topigs Norsvin

Topigs Norsvin, established through a merger of Dutch Topigs and Norwegian Norsvin, is a Dutch swine genetics company specializing in genetic solutions for cost-efficient pig production. Its five focus areas are reproduction, robustness and animal welfare, feed and feed efficiency, meat and carcass quality, and genetics and genomics, which uses technologies like AI, machine learning, and near-infrared spectrophotometer (NIRS) to enable maximum genetic progress. Topigs Norsvin’s main offerings include Terminal Boars (a selection of pure and crossbred boar lines) and Parent Sows (hybrid lines).

The company also employs a team of local and global specialists providing advice and support to partners to maximize the potential of Topigs Norsvin genetics. The company has significant presence in Scandinavia, the US, and the Baltic region. It supplies its products and services on a global scale and is the second-largest swine genetics company in the world.

Key customers and partnerships

In September 2020, Topigs Norsvin partnered with Acuity, to deliver products and solutions across the US. Furthermore, the company partnered with GITAH Porcino in October 2020 to enhance pork production in Argentina.

In July 2024, the company partnered with Muyuan Foods, the largest pig farming company in the world, to establish a joint venture high-health nucleus farm.