Small Improvement To Feed Conversion Could Save Millions
UK - The UK pig industry could save over £40m per year by making a small improvement to feed conversion, according to Stephen Curtis, who was speaking at an ACMC Ltd conference in Yorkshire.

New team at Vantage Boar AI stud
UK - International pig-breeding company ACMC Ltd has appointed a new team to run their Vantage Boar Stud for AI at Wassand, near Hull, in Yorkshire, following the retirement of Richard and Christine Wilson.

JSR strengthens worldwide presence
UK - JSR continues its growth through investment in people with the arrival of Dr Carlos Peralta based in Mexico.

ACMC lands two large Russian orders
UK - British pig-breeding company ACMC Ltd has landed two huge orders for genetically improved pigs from the Russian Republic of Tatarstan.

Advanced genetics open new markets for JSR
UK - The advanced breeding technology of JSR Genetics is opening up lucrative new markets in Cyprus, where producers have been impressed by the British breeder's work on improving carcase yields.

Genus eyes acquisitions after PIC success
UK - Genus Plc, owner of PIC, has stated it is starting to look at acquisitions again following the integration of pig and shrimp breeder Sygen helped it to almost double annual sales.

Genus interim profits jump
LONDON - Genus PLC said trading in the second half of the year started strongly and unveiled a 22 pct rise in pretax profits, driven by buoyant demand for its genetically improved pigs and bulls, which it sells to farmers for breeding.

Pork Campaign Packs Major Punch
UK - More than 100 million on-pack stickers promoting the Quality Standard Mark for pork will be appearing in supermarkets across the country. The stickers are part of the Love QSM Pork campaign currently being run by the British Pig Executive (BPEX)...

More AC1 hybrid gilts fly east
UK - ACMC secures further order from Philippines

Seeking a new editorial challenge?
UK - Due to strong growth across all sectors of our business, the 5M Publishing management team are currently looking for editorial staff to help drive the continuing development of our on-line publications in Pigs, Poultry, Cattle and Aquaculture.

JSR looking to China for further growth
UK - In a bold move JSR has appointed a new Worldwide Development Manager, Jeff Shi, based in Shanghai and responsible for developing the Chinese market.

Feeding for performance with group sow housing
UK - New systems of group-housing sows, which have affected the ability of the pig producer to tailor feeding to individual sows and led to increased hierachical competition, has challenged conventional thinking on sow feeding.

JSR plays key role in Ukrainian expansion
UK - JSR Genetics' excellent reputation has been instrumental in the signing of yet another big order from Eastern Europe, which follows the successful delivery of 700 pigs to the Ukraine in August. A second order has now been signed with stock delivered...

Why Dont Pig Producers Weigh Their Weaning Pigs?
UK - Why don't pig producers weigh their weaners? This is a question posed by Dr Mike Varley.

Volume 58 of The Pig Journal is now available.
UK - The Pig Journal sees its 30 Years Anniversary with Volume 58 which is now available, packed with 288 pages of invaluable information for those involved with pig health.

UK Pig Breeders ACMC Secure Thai Deal
UK - Against international competition, UK pig-breeding company ACMC has secured an order from a farming company in Thailand for breeding stock worth over £250,000.

Cut variability to optimise growth
UK - To optimise growth, and therefore profit, pig producers should adjust their management to reduce variability among their growers and finishers, Ed Sutcliffe, technical director of pig-breeding company ACMC told a National Pig Association meeting...

PIC's Sales Drives Demand For Another Semen Collection Centre
UK - Since the arrival of the PIC 327 and 337 boars at PIC’s GTCs (Gene Transfer Centres) three years ago, sales increased so rapidly that we began planning a fifth GTC over 18 months ago.

New porcine AI products
UK - Innovis Ltd, which is a multi-species operation, works in close partnership with PIC in the operation of two GTCs and supplies all PIC’s AI products and semen processing services.

ACMC to expand high-health pig production
UK - To meet the growing demand for high-health stock, both at home and abroad, international pig-breeding company ACMC Ltd is setting up fresh production facilities.