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Progress in Pigs. Everyday!

Farmer-owned swine genetics company Topigs Norsvin creates innovative and sustainable genetic solutions for cost-efficient pig production for our customers worldwide.

Our mission is to feed the world through delicious pork – as a nutritious and sustainable protein source produced by farmers and for farmers – by accelerating genetic progress in every generation and generations to come.

Our vision is to become the world’s best and quickest translator of market needs into desired products by creating genetic solutions for integrated pork production chains.

Since 1995 Topigs Norsvin South Africa has become a prominent leader in the swine genetics industry. We hold the distribution rights for Topigs Norsvin genetics across Africa. With our local breeding program and highly skilled professional team, we supply a large segment of progressive pig and pork producers across Africa with high health genetic material and technical support.

Unsurpassable knowledge and support

We are committed to helping pork producers be successful. This goes further than genetics. Our customers can fall back on a team of dedicated specialists who offer unsurpassable knowledge, support and tailor-made solutions.

Fast progress and rapid dissemination

The Topigs Norsvin breeding structure, combined with the use of novel breeding technology, results in higher genetic progress and allows us to bring that progress to our customers faster than ever before.

Committed to responsible and sustainable production

We are committed to contributing to responsible and sustainable pig production for future generations. Sustainability is a main driver in our breeding goals, research, and support. We provide customers with the tools they need for responsible and sustainable pork production.

Inventor of balanced breeding

Responsible and sustainable genetic progress equals balanced breeding, which is part of our DNA. Topigs Norsvin is the inventor of balanced breeding. More than 25 years ago, our researchers found a way to breed for specific mothering qualities in sows and survival qualities in piglets.

More than 100 years of progress

For over a century, Topigs Norsvin has stood for Progress in Pigs, generating maximum added value for pork producers. We have a long history and a clear vision for the future. We speak the language of our customers and understand their needs.

Worldwide locally present

Thanks to our local presence, we know the local circumstances. This makes Topigs Norsvin the natural first choice for long-term partnerships for the entire industry. Our teams around the world take pride in working together with our partners to help their businesses thrive.