L - Line
For the last 20 years, the L-Line has been bred as a dam line. Even so, in addition to the breed’s maternal ability, the L-Line is unique in its contribution of productivity, efficiency and carcass quality to the Slaughter progeny. The L-Line is a pure Landrace line and has never been influenced by other genetics. Due to this strong genetic profile, the L-Line has proven increased profit when introduced to new systems.
Key product advantages:
- 2.5% reduction in pre-weaning mortality over 5 years in combination with a 0.75 increase in litter size in the last four years
- Longer lasting sows that come into heat more regularly
- 2.5% increase in vitality over the past 5 years, meaning that piglets become more robust
- Almost 90 g/d increase in daily gain and 0.16 improvement in feed conversion over five year
- 10-20% profitability improvement on the slaughter pig
- Multiple nucleus sites for maximum bio security and health protection
- Bred to combine terminal efficiency and productivity with litter size

Z - Line
Z Line is a purebred sow line originating from Large White. It is known for a strong fertility performance and robustness. In combination with unrelated lines, 8% increase in fertility performance can be expected due to heterosis effect. Z Line shows high level pure line performance for finishing and carcass traits, and the weighting of these traits have been further emphasized in the breeding goal.
Key product advantages:
- High fertility with low mortalities due to excellent mothering abilities
- Very robust sow that is easy to manage
- Produces lean and efficient progeny
- Longer lasting sows that come into heat more regularly
- 1.7% increase in vitality over the past 5 years, meaning that piglets get more robust
- Strong and constant improvements in daily gain (+50 g/d) and feed conversion (-0.15g/g
- Around 1mm backfat reduction and 2mm loin depth since 2012

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