Big Dutchman Pig Division at World Pork Expo
US - In spite of all negative circumstances, such as economic downturn in pig farming, the financial crisis in general and the H1N1 influenza, Big Dutchman USA recently experienced a successful World Pork...

Fruitful Meeting with Japanese Partners
GLOBAL - A Japanese delegation has visited Big Dutchman Asia for fruitful discussions.

New Standard in Canadian Housing Unveiled
CANADA - For two years, Canada has been facing difficulties in pig production. But changing circumstances motivate the innovative sector to prepare for better times. And the farm that was shared with fellow...

Open Day Attracts Many Visitors
GERMANY - The new barn for finishing pigs of the Driever family who live in Freren, northern Germany, was recently inaugurated with an Open Day.

Newquip Goes for Big Move
UK - Newquip has moved premises to allow optimised storage and distribution to increase customer support.

ACMC Tip: Spring Ventilation Check-up
UK - As we head towards the middle of spring, pig producers should review their ventilation systems advises Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company, ACMC Ltd.

Happy Piglets at High Power, IL
US - As you can see, there are some very happy, healthy piglets suckling on a sow at High Power Pork south of Carthage, Illinois.

Big Dutchman Strengthens Asian Pig Business Team
THAILAND - The Big Dutchman Group announces the appointment of Marc Broadbent as General Manager for Big Dutchman Agriculture (Thailand) Ltd. effective 1 March 2009.

Japan Uses Nedap Velos for Improved Results
JAPAN - Since the end of last year, the first Nedap Velos EFS has been running in a snowy and rice-producing region in Niigata prefecture of Japan.

Nedap Extending Invitations to Pig Sector
GLOBAL - There is no better way to have a trade fair than like it was in Hannover, Germany from November 11^th to the 14^th of this year. With 130,000 visitors in four days and over...

Animal-Friendly Group Housing of 1800 Sows
US - The topic of animal welfare is becoming increasingly popular in the US. Many states have already passed or are debating about new laws regarding animal welfare, for example, regarding the issue of...

EUROTIER REPORT: Gearing Up for Group Housing
GERMANY - With stalls and tethers due to be banned in 2013, German pig farmers, along with others in mainland Europe, are now having to think about investing in replacement systems.

New Controller for Electronic Sow Feeding System
GERMANY - Big Dutchman introduces yet another must-see for sow producers at this year's EuroTier: a new controller for Callmatic 2.

Big Dutchman Visits Kaluga, Russia
RUSSIA - In the presence of the governor of Kaluga, Anatoli Artamonov, and the minister of agriculture Leonid Gromov, a group of five companies from the agro-industry laid the foundation for a technological...

Big Dutchman Guests Donate Generously
GERMANY - Sharing generously with others: many guests that were invited to the anniversary celebrations of the double anniversary of the housing and feeding equipment supplier Big Dutchman in Vechta followed...

Dynamic Group Housing for Sows
FRANCE - Mr. and Mrs. Sergaent will be opening their farm's doors to the public on Friday, September the 19^th.

CTB: Acquisition of German Firm Announced
US - CTB, Inc. has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase B. Mannebeck Landtechnik GmbH (www.mannebeck.com).

Nedap Technology to Boost Pork Production
CHINA - As Beijing Olympic Games started in August 2008, Taifeng Livestock, the Chinese dealer of Nedap Velos Electronic Sow Feeding (ESF), finished China’s first installation in Chenzhou, Hunan Province....

New Construction of a House for 400 Sows
CROATIA - A new farm for 400 sows and for piglet rearing has recently been inaugurated in Legrad (Croatia). Shortly before, more than 500 interested visitors from Croatia and abroad had seized the opportunity...

Dutch Sow Unit with Nedap ESF Opens its Doors
NETHERLANDS - A new 1000 sow pig farm in the Netherlands equipped by the Dutch based company Nedap is to open its doors to the public this weekend.

More Profit Through Innovative Farm Equipment
MOSCOW - In the pig breeding industry profitability gain is only possible provided productivity increases. Along with other critical indices are the following: fertility and sows insemination efficiency,...

Modern Technology From Big Dutchman
GERMANY - New barn with exhaust air washer for 3,300 piglets.

New 'clean air' finishing barn pulls in the crowds
NORDHORN - Well-attended Open Day