Why?
Economic impact of the terminal boar
Currently, many sow farmers keep very poor or no records of the terminal boars used. There’s already a lot of paperwork involved, and extra complex bookkeeping is often avoided. Almost never is there a connection made between technical results and the boar used. Additionally, many sow farmers are unaware of the economic impact of making the right boar choice. Research from ILVO and KU Leuven shows that a good choice of terminal boar can generate up to €10 more per fattening pig, thanks to differences in growth rate, feed conversion, and carcass quality.
Faster feedback with the AI Center
Most sow farmers work with an AI center for terminal boar genetics. At present, very few practical results are reported back to the AI center, which selects, purchases, and uses the boars. Due to this lack of feedback, it is difficult to make timely adjustments, for example in the case of genetic defects or poor production performance in certain boar-sow combinations.
Although various breeding organizations and institutions test boars, few results reach farmers or AI centers in time. By the time data is processed, the boar may already be retired.
How do I compare to the average?
It’s difficult for sow and pig farmers to compare their performance with colleagues using similar genetics.
On-farm trials
Trials on practical farms can be valuable for both the farmer and their suppliers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create an account?
Go to bereslim.be/account/registreren and fill in your personal and farm details. Click the activation link in your confirmation email (check SPAM if you don’t see it) to activate your account.
Which farm details do I need to provide?
- Your current AI center: choose between KI Cobbaert or Other
- Your weekly batch system
- Weaning age (in days), e.g., 4-week weaning = 28 days
- Average finishing period (in weeks), e.g., 750g daily growth = ±18 weeks
- Sow genetics: the main genetics used for your sow herd
Will my data be shared?
Your data is protected with the utmost care. It will not be shared with third parties without your consent. By using the app, your data may be included in aggregated averages for benchmarking technical performance.
How do I delete my account?
You can do this at any time by sending an email to [email protected].
How do I place an order?
Go to bereslim.be/app/bestellen. Once logged in, click “Orders”, create a new order, enter your desired delivery date, number of doses, and any remarks (e.g., additional sow lines, breed, etc.). Click “Send”. Once your order is registered, the status will change to “Accepted”. You can track your order status on the same page.
How do I register used boars?
Once logged in, click “Sow Groups”, then create a new mating group. Enter the first mating date for the majority of the group and give the group a name.
Add boars using the “Select Boar” button. Today’s date is entered by default. Select the boars used and save.
How do I enter information about offspring?
Under “Sow Groups”, tap the group you want to update, scroll down to the appropriate field, and fill it in. Click “Save”. Your information is now recorded.
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