Pig processer agrees key contract for breeding stock
UK - Yorkshire-based genetics company, ACMC Ltd, has won a major contract to supply breeding stock to Bowes of Norfolk Ltd, one of the UK’s largest farming and pig-processing enterprises.

Charities to gain from London Marathon Runners
UK - Next Sunday's London Marathon will see Nigel Muirhead, 5M Publishing, and Matthew Curtis, ACMC, running in support of UK charities. Any donations great or small will be greatly welcomed!

JSR Develops Meat Quality Partnerships
UK - A major British pig breeding company, JSR, is playing a leading role in the development of meat Quality Partnerships to help processors and retailers capitalise on consumers' requirement for better eating quality pork.

Save £40 million, Pig Producers Told
YORKSHIRE - Faced with higher costs due to the escalating price of feed, the British pig industry could save over £40 million per year, simply by improving feed conversion by 0.1. This represents 267,000 tonnes of feed at an average price of £150 per...

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.