The PIC®800: Raising the bar
The PIC®800 turns genetic improvement into superior, predictable results. He sires offspring with industry-leading growth rates, competitive feed efficiency and superior robustness to meet the current and future needs of producers.
Outstanding trial results validate that the PIC®800 is the market leading terminal Duroc sire. He delivers more full value pigs in commercial settings, which leads to a significant economic advantage.
Surpassing benchmarks
PIC®800 offspring outperform U.S. benchmarks in growth rate, feed efficiency and survivability, all key drivers of profitability.
Wean-To-Finish: From 5 to 127 kg (12 to 280 lb)
aPIC®800 performance data 2023
bU.S. National Pork Board Industry Productivity Analysis. Adjusted Wean-to-Finish Results for 2018-2022. Survivability rate calculated as the inverse of the mortality rate.
Excellent meat quality
PIC continues to invest in the PIC®800 to ensure producers can meet the growing demand for quality Duroc meat. Products from pigs sired by the PIC®800 can be marketed as Certified DUROC® Pork.
In a U.S. consumer taste panel that compared four industry-leading Duroc sire lines, panelists favored pork from PIC®800, revealing that samples were more tender and juicier.1
Accelerating genetic improvement
We’re committed to accelerating genetic improvement and dissemination through innovation. In PIC Elite Farm data, the PIC®800 shows strong and continuous improvement in traits that directly impact profitability, including robustness and growth.
Genetics supported by world-leading technical expertise
PIC provides tools, expertise and support to maximize your herd’s performance. Learn more from these resources on maximizing a PIC animal’s genetic potential.
Through innovative research and commitment to customers, PIC will always focus on improving our genetic offerings. Producers can be confident the PIC®800 offers tangible economic advantages now and in the future as genetic improvement continues.
[1] ES117: U.S. consumer taste panel with 126 panelists assessing four industry-leading Durocs used for premium export markets
