Pig Performance
Our pigs are ready to go-go-go.
  

Our pigs are ready for the real world. On farms and in university and industry trials, WALDO genetics has demonstrated the ability to excel in the breeding barn, in the finisher and at the packing plant. WALDO genetics can fit-in and stand out in your operation.    
 
See the results achieved by WALDO customers. Check the productivity of our hybrid female lines. Discover the performance of vigorous, growthy nursery pigs. Learn how our genetics have repeatedly excelled in independent finisher and carcass tests. Consider the naturally high pork quality. Hear what our customers are saying about WALDO pigs.    

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WALDO products give you the freedom to choose the genetics that best fit your operation.  Want more proof? You can see the results on your own farm by signing up for a trial. Contact WALDO Farms for more information.  

 

Customer Data: HERD Reproduction
 
Pig Champ TM Data
Herd
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Number Born
10.4
10.5
12.3
10.5
12.6
10.9
11.9
10.8
Farrowing Rate
83
79
85
90
87
83
87
81
Litter/mated female/year
2.58
2.45
2.23
2.52
2.51
2.52
2.46
2.39
Pigs weaned/female
9.5
9.1
9.4
9.5
10.3
9.21
9.54
9.2
Adj. 21 Day litter weight
147
130
141
121
160
131
144
130
Pigs weaned/mated female/year
24.6
22.4
21
22.5
26
23.22
23.46
22.1
Replacement Rate
42
36
36.4
45
36
41
42
39
Non-productive sow days
16.3
15.1
30.5
21
33
30.44
38
37.4

The Waldo Pro-Elite gilts are performers!
You will see the difference in the farrowing house and your bottom line.

  
Customer Data: FINISHER CLOSE OUTS
  Pig ChampTM Data
Herd 1 2 3 4
Number/pigs
528
530
529
531
Number of pigs market
517
520
517
518
Average in weight
51
52
55
54
Average market weight
259
261
268
262
Days to market
102
110
98
102
Rate of Gain
2.02
1.90
2.15
2.01
Feed Conversion Ratio
2.94
2.93
3.19
2.89
 
WALDO GENETICS PROVE THEIR SUPERIORITY IN NATIONAL TESTS
 Nebraska SPF Ranked first in National Genetic test.
39 Waldo Duroc sired 176 pigs - 62% of Nebraska SPF group evaluated
Trait
Nebraska SPF Duroc
Highest Ranking
Lowest Ranking

Days to 250 lbs.
167.9
167.9 NE Duroc
176.5  Danbred

Avg. Daily Gain

1.97 lb. / Day
1.97  NE Duroc
1.83  Danbred

Feed Intake

5.77 lb. / Day
5.91  Spot
5.43  Danbred
Feed / Gain
2.89
2.83 Newsham
3.14 Spot

Lean Gain / Day

.73
.73  NE Duroc
.63  Berk & Spot

Soundness

6.5
6.5  NE Duroc
5.7  Danbred

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