Largest ever order of boar semen to China

The largest ever order of frozen boar semen from the UK to China is set for export later this month.

Deerpark Pedigree Pigs in Northern Ireland has secured an order to ship consignments of frozen semen to China, along with a deal which involves the company training Chinese staff in artificial insemination and semen handling.

Deerpark is owned by brothers Nigel and Robert Overend, who arranged the latest export deal with support from the Department for International Trade and UK Tag – the export arm of the British Pig Association.

The semen will be largely destined for Chinese multiplication units which produce high genetic merit breeding stock for commercial herds.