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Pork Commentary: Cash Market Hogs Surge HigherUS - Last week, the US National lean hog price pushed to over $1.04 per pound (53–54 per cent lean), writes Jim Long in this week's Pork Commentary.
Fostera PCV: Single-Dose Vaccine vs. PCV2 ViraemiaUS - New Fostera PCV is the only single-dose vaccine that helps prevent PCV2 viraemia, says Pfizer Animal Health.
SDSU & Boehringer Team up against ETECUS - South Dakota State University (SDSU) and Boehringer Ingelheim have teamed up to fight enterotoxic E. coli (ETEC).
Enhancing Welfare Explored by Industry LeadersUS - Enhancing welfare in livestock production was explored by industry leaders at the second Annual Novus University Day.
Focus on Pig Production and Biogas PlantsGERMANY - Approximately 100 members of the European Pig Producers (EPP) recently undertook an interesting practically-oriented excursion: Within the scope of this year’s European Pig Producers’ Club...
Symposium Confirms Benefits of PCV2 VaccinationFINLAND - Papers presented at the 3rd European symposium on Porcine health management in Espoo, Finland have confirmed the benefits of both sow and piglet vaccination against PCV2.
Meriden Animal Health Now Offers Fusion MBXUK - Meriden Animal Health is delighted to announce that Meri-Bond Xtra has been included in the Fusion Feed Safety Range and is now Fusion MBX.
Pork Commentary: Heat Wave Pushes Weights LowerUS - The extreme heat and humidity that swept through the US the last several days not only caused great discomfort for people working in swine barns, cut pigs appetite but also ripped market hog weights...
Merck Breaks Ground for Vaccine Plant ExpansionNETHERLANDS - Merck Animal Health, formerly known as Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, has announced that it has embarked on the expansion of a vaccine manufacturing unit at its Biosciences Center...
Biomin Australia Sponsors the Victorian Pig FairAUSTRALIA - More than 500 people learned about improvements in the pig industry in the recently held Victorian Pig Fair at the Bendigo Exhibition Centre during 7 to 8 June 2011.
Genesus Breeding Stock Sold in RussiaCANADA & RUSSIA - Canada's Agriculture Minister Ritz has announced that Genesus breeding stock have been sold to Russia.
Pork Commentary: Pork Industry Conference ReportUS - This week, Jim Long reports on the National Pork Industry Conference.
Top Chinese Talent Joins JSRUK - One of China’s brightest young graduates has joined a leading UK pig genetics company and will play a key role in their plans for sales growth in China and Asia.
TOPIGS Ships Breeding Pigs to JapanJAPAN - In June TOPIGS shipped 324 breeding pigs to Japan. These animals from the top of the TOPIGS’ breeding pyramid and with the highest SPF health status came from Canada.
Meriden China Celebrates Anniversary CHINA - Meriden (Guangzhou) Biotech Co Limited recently celebrated the fourth anniversary of the thriving joint venture with Meriden Animal Health Limited.
ACMC Tip: Combating Seasonal InfertilityUK - Many farms will experience reduced fertility over the next few months due to summer and autumn infertility, warns Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company ACMC Ltd.
Ceva Huadu: New Innovation and R&D PlatformCHINA - A joint venture agreement – to be known as Ceva Huadu – has been signed in Beijing between Ceva and Huadu.
USDA Approves First RT PCR Test to Detect SIVUS - Life Technologies Corporation has introduced the first USDA-approved, real-time PCR test to detect a broad range of swine influenza virus (SIV).
Pfizer Reviews Animal Health & Nutrition Business US - Pfizer is exploring strategic alternatives for its Animal Health and Nutrition businesses based on its recent business portfolio review to determine the optimal mix of businesses for maximising shareholder...
Maxgro Progeny Set a New Record GERMANY - Maxgro progeny from Hermitage Genetics have set a new record for growth rate at an independent test station in Germany.
Spanish Hog Markets, June 2011SPAIN - The Spanish pork market normally runs at its higher prices through spring and the summer seasons characterized for higher consumption pushed mainly by the tourism industry, writes Javier Santamartina,...
Performance-Profit-Planet: Biomin Days 2011AUSTRIA - Focusing on animal nutrition in a changing environment, the Biomin welcomed its guests to Vienna in mid-June.
Hermitage Maxgro Successful in Thailand THAILAND - The first Maxgro boars were delivered to Hermitage customers in Thailand in March 2010.
Biomin Ukraine Contributes to Industry DevelopmentUKRAINE - On 1 June 2011, the 3rd International Congress Profitable pig production, organized by Dykun Global Consult was held in Kiev.
Over 30 Weaned Piglets Per YearUS - Cardinal Pork is a farrow-to-wean farm of 2400 sows. Since becoming a TOPIGS multiplier in 2008, the production has improved dramatically compared to the previous genetic line they were using.
Third World Pig Prices Higher than UK’s UK - Poor ‘Third World’ countries are prepared to pay more for their pork than British retailers. In Cambodia – where Yorkshire-based pig-breeding company, ACMC Ltd, is doing business – the farm-gate...
New Director of TOPIGS do Brasil AppointedBRAZIL - TOPIGS is pleased to announce the appointment of Jóster Macedo as director of TOPIGS do Brasil. Jóster Macedo, 37, has broad experience of the Brazilian agricultural industry. He was country...
Renovations in Spanish Zahara FarmSPAIN - TOPIGS has renovated the Zahara nucleus breeding farm in the province of Toledo near the village Cervera de los Montes.













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