Canada-Pig genetics.

CANADA-PIG GENETICS.

Meeting the breeding needs of both Canadian and mid-American producers has led to the strategic alliance between swine genetics supplier Hypor Inc. and newly incorporated Mid-America Genetics International Inc. (MAG), a Manitoba-based genetic company. The partnership will develop a new commercial female by combining the Hypor Landrace line with the MAG Large White line, according to an announcement from Hypor.

The alliance offers Hypor a unique multiplication opportunity and larger market reach.

"Aligning with MAG will give Hypor stronger connections with the Hutterian Brethren as MAG has deep roots within the Hutterite Colonies, a strength that will allow Hypor to continue to grow," said Eric Aubin, sales manager of Hypor.

"This unique alliance provides MAG with a strong Landrace line, which allows us to continue to focus on our successful Large White program," said Richard Rex, general manager of MAG. "It was seen as a natural fit to repopulate our 1,200-sow production unit with high-health purebred Hypor gilts."

The MAG-Hypor gilts will be sold under the MAG brand name MAGlink.

The combination of the two companies will be a benefit to the end user and will create an immediate increase in production, with the backing of research and development by Hendrix Genetics, the announcement said.