Delivering Genetic Improvement

For over 65 years Rattlerow have been delivering genetic improvement through consistent investment in its technologically advanced genetic programme and health management system. Within high health isolated UK Nucleus farms, sophisticated testing and selection systems are used to identify superior breeding animals within the purebred dam and sire line populations. Information from additional Partner Nucleus and multiplication farms situated across Europe enlarge the genetic pool and help to maximise genetic progress.

Damlines

Rattlerow damlines have been bred over 65 years to develop some of the most prolific and robust maternal lines for both indoor and outdoor production. Prolificacy, outstanding docile mothering ability and robustness make the Rattlerow parent gilt lines the number one welfare choice for economic production.

Sirelines

Calmness and lack of aggression combined with excellent feed efficiency and growth performance are the results of a focused Rattlerow genetic programme over many years which are fundamental characteristics of the Rattlerow sirelines. Using Rattlerow’s advanced genetic programme to back up traditional selection methods Rattlerow have extensive experience of producing pigs which do not require tail docking.

Breeding Programme

For more than 65 years Rattlerow has meticulously followed a policy of extensive testing and selection using high health stock combined with strict genetic management procedures to ensure rapid generation turnover. Ambitious selection objectives are set by Rattlerow’s Genetics Committee and this strategy has helped to maintain Rattlerow’s position as an industry leading genetics company.

International

As a leading international pig genetics company Rattlerow exports breeding pigs to many parts of the world and has wide experience in the differing requirements of overseas markets. From Europe, the Far East and the Americas, Rattlerow genetics are helping producers maximise profitability.

Genmatch

Rattlerow has specialised in the development of grandparent and great grandparent breeding stock used for the production of highly prolific parent gilts for over 65 years. Rattlerow’s Genmatch programme offers farmers the ability to operate their own on-farm Nucleus and breeding programme to produce prolific replacement parent gilts utilizing Rattlerow’s genetic programme.

Klasse Ai

Klasse Ai is Rattlerow’s AI division. Rattlerow has been at the leading edge of genetic transfer through the use of AI for many years and have proved to be unrivalled leaders in the collection and processing of both fresh and frozen semen. Experience gained from building and running AI studs and breeding farms around the world, has helped to ensure our customers continue to have superior genetics of the highest health status and advanced technical support. With technologically advanced, high health boar studs situated throughout the UK, Klasse Ai is able to supply semen from a selection of world class genetics. The scale of the operation means Klasse Ai is able to bring you unbeatable service to deliver prolificacy and lean, efficient piglets.