Key Takeaways:
- Strategic Alliance: HerdWhistle Technologies and Hendrix Genetics partner to advance precision farming for swine production.
- Technology Advancement: The collaboration focuses on developing technologies to enhance the performance and profitability of swine producers.
- Building on Relationships: This initiative strengthens the existing relationship between the two companies and their affiliates.
- Technological Breakthrough: Introduction of an automated phenotypic multispectral imaging system for detailed pig data analysis.
- Global Industry Benefit: The partnership aims to significantly impact the swine industry worldwide by improving feed efficiency and animal health insights.
Canadian-based HerdWhistle Technologies Incorporated (HerdWhistle) has joined forces with Hendrix Genetics, a global leader in multi-species animal genetics. This partnership is set to develop and market cutting-edge precision farming technologies, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and profitability of swine producers.
Fostering Collaboration
Dr. Jack Behan, CEO of HerdWhistle, shared his enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “We are very excited to strengthen our partnership with Hendrix Genetics. This initiative builds on the existing strong relationship between Hendrix Genetics and our sister companies, Animal Inframetrics Incorporated and the Alpha Phenomics Group Inc.” He emphasized the shared vision and support from Hendrix Genetics that has been pivotal from the inception of their technology.
Technological Innovations
The collaboration has yielded the development of an automated phenotypic multispectral imaging system, a technological innovation designed to collect and analyze extensive data on pigs. “Hendrix Genetics was the first adopter of our technology… We have jointly developed an automated phenotypic multispectral imaging system to acquire data on pigs,” Behan noted, highlighting the significance of the technology in advancing swine production.
Johan van Arendonk, CITO of Hendrix Genetics, reflected on the collaboration’s impact, “This partnership with HerdWhistle marks a significant milestone in the advancement of precision swine farming.” He elaborated on the benefits of the multispectral imaging system, “Through this innovative system, we gained invaluable insights into the feed efficiency and health status of individual pigs. These critical traits not only drive sustainable practices but also enhance profitability in pig production.”
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