OMX boar: Performance that pays
29th July 2025
The OMX boar from Rattlerow is engineered to meet the needs of commercial producers and processors – delivering superior performance from birth to carcass, the company says.
The OMX is the result of intensive genetic evaluation using performance testing, genetic data, and real-world commercial feedback. This ensures that each generation of OMX boars outperforms the last, delivering constant genetic progress.
A stand-out advantage is faster growth rates without compromising feed efficiency. Recent independent trial data demonstrated that OMX progeny boast a daily liveweight gain of over 1kg/pig/day from 35kg to finishing weight, while maintaining an impressively low FCR of nearly 2:1.
The OMX also produces incredibly uniform litters, especially when paired with a Rattlerow female.
From birth weights to finishing performance, producers can expect uniformity across litters, simplifying management and streamlining marketing to meet increasing demand for consistent carcass specifications.
While rapid growth and feed conversion are vital, carcass quality remains a key metric in Rattlerow’s selection process.
OMX progeny are known for delivering excellent carcass traits: heavy muscling, high loin eye area, and optimal backfat levels.
OMX carcasses consistently boasted greater weights of higher quality cuts in comparison to other lines.
The OMX is also the go-to choice of terminal sire on Rattlerow’s own commercial units.
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