Next Genetix

What Next Genetix does

Next Genetix is a Dutch pig breeding genetics distributor headquartered in Wehl, Gelderland, with operations also at PIC-NL locations in Diessen and Sint-Michielsgestel. The company holds exclusive distribution rights in the Netherlands and Belgium for PIC's DANIC sow line and participates in the distribution of CAMBOROUGH sow lines, four pure breeding lines (L02-L05), and PIC terminal boar lines (PIC 408 Piétrain, PIC 800 Duroc, PIC 410). Its core offering is high-health (SPF) breeding gilts produced through a network of contracted sub-breeding farms (Van Boekel, JP Farms, Van de Pavert, Elite Varkens Diessen), with HyCare hygiene management and strict bio-security protocols. Revenue is generated through gilt sales (one-time per animal), recurring boar semen sales from elite AI stations, and fee-based breeding consultancy and depop-repop project management services targeted at mid-market Dutch and Belgian pig farmers.

Name

Next Genetix

Legal name

Next Genetix

Website

https://nextgenetix.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Swine Breeding Genetics Distribution

NAICS

Hog and Pig Farming (112210), Hog and Pig Farming (11221)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Nucleus Herd/Flock Breeding & Multiplier Stock Supply (AFAEAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Replacement Gilt Development Units (AFAEAEAG), Genomic Testing & Genetic Evaluation Services (AFAEAJAC), High-Health/Biosecure Hog Production (SPF/Pedigree Nucleus) (AFAEAEAL)

Keywords

• Swine breeding genetics
• Pig breeding stock
• SPF breeding gilts
• Artificial insemination semen
• Depop-repop services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wehl

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Breeding Gilts (opfokzeugen): Next Genetix sells high-health (SPF) breeding gilts, primarily DANIC and CAMBOROUGH crossbred gilts produced by sub-breeding farms. These are one-time purchases per gilt entered into a farmer's sow herd, with long-term reproductive value.
2. Boar Semen (Foksperma): Sale of semen from four pure boar lines (PIC lines L02, L03, L04, L05) for artificial insemination. This provides a recurring revenue stream as pig farmers repeatedly purchase semen for ongoing breeding programs.
3. Breeding Consultation and Farm Management Services: Next Genetix provides fee-based breeding guidance, data analysis, depop-repop project management, and farm advisory services as part of its customer support model. Services include gilt selection, quarantine/adaptation protocols, reproductive management, and farm benchmarking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Next Genetix is the exclusive distributor of PIC (Pig Improvement Company) DANIC and CAMBOROUGH breeding genetics in the Netherlands and Belgium. The company sells high-health SPF breeding gilts and boar semen from PIC pure lines, and complements these products with breeding advisory, farm management, data analysis, and depop-repop project management services for pig farmers.

Product overview

Next Genetix is a pig breeding genetics distributor operating in the Netherlands and Belgium, holding exclusive rights to distribute PIC (Pig Improvement Company) genetics. The company operates as part of Genus PLC, the world's largest pig breeding organization. The product portfolio centers on DANIC and CAMBOROUGH sow breeds, distributed alongside PIC's terminal boar lines (PIC 408, PIC 800 Duroc, PIC 410) and pure breeding lines (L02-L05). Next Genetix offers not just genetics products but integrated breeding services including depop-repop (herd replacement), farm advisory, data analysis, and health monitoring. Advanced technology offerings include the AI-powered Pork Chop Studio for meat quality assessment and FertiBoar for sperm quality prediction. The company maintains its own breeding farms (Elite Varkens Diessen, subfokkers) and works through a network of sub-breeding farms producing SPF (Specific Pathogen Free) gilts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DANIC Zeug A high-performing PIC-developed sow breed distributed exclusively by Next Genetix in the Netherlands and Belgium. Known for high live-born piglet counts, good mothering traits, strong leg structure, and excellent slaughter characteristics, suited for both sow and pig fattening operations.
• CAMBOROUGH Zeug A crossbred PIC sow line (L02/L03 or L03/L04 for Next Generation) distributed in the Netherlands by PIC-NL/Next Genetix. Delivers high piglet survival, good birth weights, and superior finishing pig characteristics, with lower sow mortality than the national average.
• Opfokzeugen (Rearing Gilts) High-quality breeding gilts for herd renewal, raised under SPF conditions with strict bio-security protocols. Includes quarantine and adaptation services to prepare animals for customer farms.
• Foksperma (Breeding Semen) Semen from four PIC pure boar lines (L02, L03, L04, L05) for artificial insemination in customer breeding programs. Includes PIC 408, PIC 800 Duroc, and PIC 410 terminal boar semen.
• PIC 408 Terminal Boar Piétrain terminal boar from PIC known for high muscle content, lean meat percentage, heavy hams and carcasses, and calm temperament. Provides high yield suited for the German market.
• PIC 800 Duroc Terminal Boar Duroc terminal boar with calm temperament and good handling characteristics. Produces quieter offspring with reduced stress and biting behavior, supporting welfare requirements including intact tail keeping (Dutch requirement by 2030).
• Depop-Repop Service Depopulation-repopulation service to replace existing sow herds with high-health SPF PIC genetics. Includes preparation planning, farm adaptations, genetics selection, economic calculation, and execution support to eliminate health issues like APP, PRRS, and Mycoplasma.
• Bedrijfsbegeleiding (Farm Advisory) Breeding consultancy services to continuously improve sow herds. Includes performance analysis, advice on breeding strategies, and support for gilt selection, quarantine, and adaptation programs.
• Data Collection and Analysis Data-driven breeding support using farm performance data to inform genetic decisions. Combines practical farm data with nucleus breeding data for accurate breeding value estimation.
• Monitoring and Chain Veterinarian Continuous health monitoring services including regular blood monitoring to maintain SPF status. Chain veterinarian provides ongoing health management support for breeding operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 35 piglets weaned per sow per year in top-performing farms using CAMBOROUGH and DANIC genetics
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability16 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GFS eGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026From January 1, 2026, GFS eG (Ascheberg, Germany) took over production activities of Preferent KI including sperm collection, distribution, and invoicing. GFS also acquired the production facility in Landhorst. PIC-NL took over sales of PIC terminal boar semen from Preferent KI. This strategic partnership strengthens the supply of high-quality boar semen.
• Preferent KIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Preferent KI previously handled boar semen production and distribution for PIC in the Netherlands. From January 2026, its activities were transferred to GFS (production/distribution) and PIC-NL (sales). Existing customer relationships are maintained through the new partners.
• PIC (Pig Improvement Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPIC is the world's largest pig breeding organization and parent/licensor of Next Genetix. Next Genetix holds exclusive rights to distribute DANIC genetics in the Netherlands and Belgium, while PIC-NL (a separate entity) distributes CAMBOROUGH genetics and terminal boar semen. Both operate under Genus PLC. PIC provides the genetic breeding programs, genomic selection technology, GNXbred validation, and continuous genetic improvement.
• Genus PLC (Parent of PIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenus PLC is the parent company of PIC, the world's largest pig breeding organization. Both Next Genetix and PIC-NL are authorized dealers/partners of Genus PLC (PIC) in the Netherlands.
• Subfokbedrijf Van Boekel (Overasselt)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRuben van Boekel operates an SPF sub-breeding farm in Overasselt, producing DANIC F1 breeding gilts using DANIC Landras sows and DANIC York semen since early 2020. One of two SPF sub-breeding farms for Next Genetix in the Netherlands. Transitioning to HyCare hygiene management.
• Subfokbedrijf Van de Pavert (Wehl)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrank van de Pavert operates a core and sub-breeding farm in Wehl with 1,100 breeding sows and 4,500 gilt/finishing pig places. The first SPF DANIC breeder (since 2011). Pioneered HyCare management in Next Genetix's breeding chain. One of the original suppliers of DANIC genetics to Dutch pig farmers.
• Subfokbedrijf JP FarmscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJP Farms operates as a sub-breeding farm producing DANIC breeding gilts under the Next Genetix program.
• Elite Varkens Diessen / Camborough fokbedrijf DiessencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElite Varkens Diessen (operated by Joep van der Meijden and Ruud Welvaarts) operates the PIC-NL/Next Genetix Camborough sub-breeding facility in Diessen with 900 sows, 4,000 gilt places, 500 farrowing pens, and 784 gestating sow places. Produces CAMBOROUGH Next Generation gilts under one roof. The recycled barn houses the entire production and rearing process.
• De Heus VoedersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Heus Voeders (Ede) is a co-organizer of the annual Praktijksymposium Hogere Varkensgezondheid (Practical Symposium on Higher Pig Health), together with PIC-NL, dierenartsenpraktijk Lintjeshof, and Preferent KI.
• Dierenartsenpraktijk Lintjeshof (Nederweert)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLintjeshof is a veterinary practice and co-organizer of the Praktijksymposium Hogere Varkensgezondheid and the 'Kompas naar een lange varkensstaart' (Long Tail Pig project) initiative alongside PIC-NL.
• VKONminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVKON is a partner in the 'Kompas naar een lange varkensstaart' project (Long Tail Pig initiative), a collaboration of POV, Booijink Veevoeders, dierenartsenpraktijk Lintjeshof, PIC-NL, and VKON. Focuses on reducing tail-biting through genetics, housing, climate, nutrition, and management study groups.
• AgriFriends (PSV Partnership)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPIC-NL is a member of AgriFriends, a collaboration between the agricultural sector and PSV (Eindhoven football club). Enables PIC-NL to organize events at the PSV stadium skybox in Eindhoven, combining agricultural networking with sports hospitality.
• Varkenshandel Evers (Germany)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarkenshandel Evers (Ahlden, Germany) is the trading partner in the Elite Varkens concept. Offers excursions to the Elite farm including visits to Premium Ferkel (Elite rearing), Michaelis Gross Eilstorf (Elite finishing), and the cleaning/disinfection hall.
• Reuling IntervarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReuling Intervar (in cooperation with RVZ Germany) is a pig trading company selling approximately 50,000 piglets weekly in Germany using PIC 408 as the terminal boar. A key channel for Dutch breeding operations to reach German finishing farmers.
• DenkavitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenkavit co-organized the study trip to Spain for young pig farmers together with PIC-NL, visiting modern farms with free-farrowing systems, Rotecna (stall technology), and FIGAN trade fair.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Hermitage Genetics: Irish-based pig genetics company supplying Pietrain, Large White, and Landrace lines to European markets. Smaller and more regionally focused than Next Genetix but offers comparable boar semen and breeding stock services for pig farmers.

Direct peers

• Hypor (Hendrix Genetics): Pig genetics brand of Hendrix Genetics offering Hypor Libra, Hypor Maxter, and Hypor Large White lines. Multi-species genetics company (also poultry, aquaculture, cattle) competing with PIC/Next Genetix across the European swine market with similar nucleus-to-multiplier distribution.
• Topigs Norsvin: Global pig genetics company headquartered in the Netherlands, offering TN70, Tempo, and Talent sow lines plus terminal boars across Europe. Direct competitor to Next Genetix's DANIC/CAMBOROUGH portfolio, targeting the same Dutch, Belgian, and German pig farmers with comparable breeding and advisory services.
• Danbred: Danish pig genetics company distributing Danbred Landrace, Yorkshire, and Duroc lines globally with a strong NL/BE presence. Competes head-to-head with DANIC (which itself incorporates Danish Landrace genetics) for the same pig breeding customer segment across Northern Europe.
• Axiom (PIC France): Another PIC licensee operating exclusive PIC genetics distribution in France under the Axiom brand. Functionally analogous to Next Genetix — exclusive regional distributor of PIC sow and boar lines with field-based sales and depop-repop advisory services.
• Choice Genetics (Groupe Grimaud): Multi-species genetics subsidiary of Groupe Grimaud offering CG Lines pig genetics across Europe and North America. Competes with PIC/Next Genetix in commercial sow line and terminal boar markets, often supplying integrated pork production systems.

Others

• PIC (Pig Improvement Company) / Genus PLC: Strategic parent and supplier of the genetics Next Genetix distributes (DANIC, CAMBOROUGH, PIC 408, PIC 800 Duroc). PIC operates its own PIC-NL entity in the same Dutch territory, handling CAMBOROUGH directly — making it both parent and partial channel competitor.

Peers

• Topigs Norsvin Deutschland:

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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