In 1989 and 1994, Dalland had built two SPF facilities in Meuse, France, in a region remote to other hog production. This enabled the importation. The first shipments flew into Edmonton, Alberta and were quarantined at the Nisku Station before going to the Dalland VAP nucleus at Kipling, Saskatchewan. A Large Population for Genetic Selection Canada is only one of a worldwide alliance. In cooperation with local partners, Dalland has satellite nucleus companies in 20 countries around the world .
Genetic selection is done in large populations for each line.
The Dalland hybrid lines have been produced by crossing selected pig breeds. In 1968, a female line was developed from the Great Yorkshire and Large White breeds. In 1976, a specialized boar line was developed from the two previous lines. These lines have proven to be a good choice over the years. Today those involved in the swine industry are concerned with producing quality pork and producing it in a profitable manner.