Technical Support

The JSR Technical Services team are proud to be able to offer a wide range of skills and experience to both existing and new JSR customers.

Our on-farm experience is supplemented by the services of Paul Wright, Checkmate Recording System with nutritional support from John Barber of John Barber Nutrition.

JSR are keen to support their customers in getting the very best out of the JSR Genotype. International clients benefit greatly from the support of the Technical Services team to ensure that even before animals are delivered the best production system is in place so the new breeding animals can hit the ground running.

Meet the team:

Angus Chambers

Geoff Massey

Nigel Bennet

Paul Wright

John Barber

The following specialist areas of support are:

Genetic Support	Breeding programme support including: Advice and support in setting breeding objectives Derivation of Index weightings Breeding programme design including mating rations and selection criteria The use of statistics for genetic monitoring Development of genetic strategy Implementation of novel genetic and statistical developments Guidance on avoidance of in-breeding Application of statistics to all areas of genetics

Software Support	Supply use & advice on genetics software including JSR SELECT

Production Support	Management of the JSR animal on-farm including: Gilt management Sow management Service management Farrowing routines Raising herd outlines Selection Targets optimising throughput & establish lower cost production Unit design inc layout, space Stocking densities New international unit establishment, inc, training, coaching, planning, targets, routines JSR CHECKMATE pig management system

Finance Support	Financial Advice including: Cash flow projections Investment appraisals Management information reporting Budgeting

AI Support	Optimise production returns on AI stud by: Advice on AI techniques and products Auditing AI centres Practical advice on BPEX guidelines for AI On-farm advice and training in use of AI Advice of on-farm storage and semen delivery

Health Support	Herd health monitoring provided by independent veterinary consultant Supply units advice on health Health monitoring advice (prophylaxis-preventative) Overviewing, liaison & support with customer vets UK & International support Bio-security advice

Nutrition Support	Nutrient requirements of the JSR Genotype Use of alternative protein sources Predictive pig growth models Protein and energy intake of modern pigs Formulation advice on specialist diets Measuring & monitoring water quality

Sales & Marketing Support	Marketing the JSR animal in the territory including: Advice on company logos and trademarks Literature and promotional items ensuring brand consistency at all times In addition, the SELLER shall arrange for sales personnel to attend seminars and exhibitions to provide promotional support Ensuing that the team in the territory have the best knowledge in order to maximise sales and margin potential

Product Support	Maximising returns from the Processor by means of Guidance on the benchmarking of production and performance Advice on trial design and subsequent statistical analysis where relevant Information on the latest swine technological advances Information and accumulated data to support the management and marketing of JSR products

Employment Law	Advice to your business concerning: UK and EU Employment Law Recruiting international staff Getting the best out of you employees

Health and Safety	Review of you business’ compliance to UK and EU Health and Safety legislation eg: Farm visits undertaken, when appropriate, against H.S.E standards

Environmental Support	Assistance understanding regulatory applications to Pig Units & practical interpretation of environmental legislation appertaining to the United Kingdom, eg: NVZ IPPC Manure Management Plans Utilisations of pig manure as a valuable fertilizer Agricultural waste regulations