BACMC sign Lithuanian agreement
UK - An important agreement for the exclusive supply of genetically-advanced breeding stock has been signed by Yorkshire-based pig-breeding company, ACMC and UAB Kemp ir Partnerai, an influential marketing...

Thai pork takeaway!
UK - Following a visit by five Thai farmers to its headquarters at Beeford, East Yorkshire, international pig-breeding company ACMC Ltd has scooped an order worth £45,000, for 68 boars and gilts including...

Restructuring masks Sygen progress
UK - One-off restructuring costs at its pig breeding division kept profits flat last year at Sygen, though the underlying picture showed strong growth.

ACMC to sponsor YFC pig judging at the Great Yorkshire Show
UK - Yorkshire-based international pig-breeding company ACMC is to sponsor the Yorkshire and East Riding Federations of Young Farmers' Clubs' pig stock-judging competition again at the Great Yorkshire...

ACMC opens up new Asian market
UK - A new market is being opened up in the Philippines with the shipment of £80,000 worth of genetically-advanced breeding stock from Yorkshire-based pig breeding company, ACMC.

ACMC Pigs-Tested, approved and recognised
UK - In the 36 months since the launch of its seven new breeds of production pig, Yorkshire, UK, based ACMC has seen demand soar for its genetics, technical support and profitable pigs. Available as live...

PIC approaches East Anglian producers
UK - PIC UK has been in discussion with East Anglian pig producers to explore the concept of operating a Gilt Mating Unit (GMU), as a cost-advantageous method of improving and managing the health status...

Watch hygiene when liquid feeding piglets
UK - To achieve optimum digestion of colostrum and milk, some piglets need water. Furthermore, it is well accepted that piglets which receive inadequate milk or are scouring require liquid supplements...

Porcilis PRRS now available for Spanish sows
UK - Intervet Spain hosted an international seminar in Madrid to mark the newly obtained marketing approval for the use of Porcilis PRRS in breeding stock.

Reproductive biochemist appointed by JSR Genetics
UK - Dr André Maldjian has been appointed reproductive biochemist and project co-ordinator by international pig-breeding company, JSR Genetics.

1,100 breeding pigs sent to Eastern Europe
UK - Yorkshire pig breeding company ACMC has just sent 1,100 pigs to Eastern Europe in a new export deal that is expected to total 6,000 head of animals.

Porcine Immunology Series - Further Reading
UK - I was asked to give some references for the immunology series presented over the past year in The Pig Journal for 'further reading' by readers interested in this subject.

Schering-Plough launches Aivlosin - A new generation antibiotic for the treatment of enzootic pneumonia in finishing pigs
UK - UK pig producers seeking to manage Enzootic Pneumonia (EP) in their finishing herds now have access to a powerful new in-feed antibiotic option from Schering-Plough Animal Health.

ACMC Strengthens Technical Team
UK - Major UK pig-breeding company, ACMC, is strengthening its innovative technical department with the appointment of two new animal scientists with additional meat quality expertise.

New Glãsser Disease Vaccine - the first to have full regulatory approval
UK - Porcilis Glãsser vaccine will be launched in the UK in November 2004. This is the first Glässer's Disease vaccine to pass the full EU regulatory standards and it has a pan-European licence.

New in-feed antibiotic for pigs - Aivlosin
UK - Schering-Plough Animal Heath have recently announced the launch of an innovative new antibiotic for use in feed.

Focusing in on Planned Farrowing
UK - Ross Kelly BVMS, MRCVS from Schering-Plough Animal Health, looks at the benefits of planned farrowing, pointing out that sows, piglets and stockpersons all gain from the practice.

UK Breeding Company announces Asian acquisition
UK - Yorkshire based leading pig breeding and genetics company ACMC has announced the acquisition of Thia company EBC Pharma Vet. The deal will see EBC, under managing director Dr Suchat Prommano, become...

Schering-Plough Animal Health Strengthens Pig Team
UK - Schering-Plough Animal Health has appointed a leading veterinarian, two new pig specialists and a brand manager, to develop industry relationships and sales of its expanding pig portfolio.

Wheelie useful medicator
UK - A bright idea that uses a Wheelie bin to save both money and pigs has been a huge success on northern pig units.