Art. 17 Ordinance of 31 October 2012 on Livestock Breeding (LO) - Contributions for Pig Breeding

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The contribution for pig breeding is set at: a. for herd-book management: per animal registered in the herd-book 150 francs b. for performance tests: 1. per field test including an ultrasound measurement and weight determination 4 francs 2. per field test including a linear description and weight determination 4 francs 3. per field test including an ultrasound measurement, a linear description and weight determination 6 francs 4. per station test 450 francs 5. per field test concerning boar taint 70 francs.

A maximum amount of 500,000 francs per year is allocated for the necessary infrastructure for station tests, for the collection and evaluation of fertility and slaughter data, for genetic marker typing, and for the publication and dissemination of zootechnical results.

If the recognized breeding organization does not perform an estimation of the breeding value, only half of the contribution is granted for each animal registered in the herd-book.

The contribution for the station test is granted when it includes recording of weight gain, consumption index, carcass quality, as well as at least three criteria regarding meat and fat quality during a fattening period compliant with practice. The following examinations entitle to a contribution: a. sibling testing; b. boar testing; c. terminal product testing; d. free testing groups including a defined breeding program for non-herd-book animals.

Half of the contribution is granted per station test for free testing groups including a defined breeding program.

The field test regarding boar taint includes at a minimum the determination of androstenone and skatole.

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