United Kingdom News
Focus on Feed ConversionUK - Pig producers intent on surviving the current pig crisis could save themselves thousands of pounds by utilising a little knowledge, according to Matthew Curtis, managing director of ACMC.
Training to RememberUK - BPEX is offering a one-day workshop on training techniques in North Yorkshire on 18 May.
BPEX Re-OrganisationUK - Head of Research and Development and Knowledge Transfer Dr Mike Varley has decided to leave the organisation and return to his work in international consultancy.
Top Performance From Pig ProfessionalsUK - Eleven inspirational pig managers celebrated completion of the first BPEX Professional Manager’s Development Scheme (PMDS). They wowed a small pig industry audience with their energy, professionalism...
ACMC Tip: Weigh Before DosingUK - Antibiotic therapy is generally only effective if the correct dose is administered. The commonest problems arise from under-estimating the weight of pig to be treated, says Paul Thompson, veterinary...
Merial Launches Cashback Offer for CircovacUK - Merial Animal Health has launched a cashback offer on its Circovac® PCV2 vaccine. The offer represents a £10 discount for every 25 sow dose or 100 piglet dose pack of Circovac® purchased by producers...
Walling to Lead JSR Genetics BusinessUK - JSR Genetics has appointed Dr Grant Walling as Managing Director, taking overall responsibility for JSR's sales business and breed improvement programmes.
Ceva Appoints New Swine ManagerUK - Ceva Animal Health has appointed a new swine manager for the UK. Richard Bull brings to the company extensive knowledge of all aspects of the UK pig industry.
In-Depth Guide to BPEX ActivitiesUK - An in-depth look at the pig production and performance work carried out by BPEX in the past year has been published.
CID Lines Launches New Company LogoUK - CID LINES is proud to announce you the launch of the new company logo.
BPEX Board Members Step DownUK - Two long-standing members of the BPEX board have decided to stand as their terms come to an end.
Colostrum Key for Piglet SurvivalUK - Maternal colostrum is vital for newborn piglets as both their primary energy supply and for immune protection.
On-line Welfare Training Courses LaunchedUK - rl consulting, based in Oxfordshire, UK, has launched a series of inter-active, high quality on-line training courses under the name - 'Fundamentals'.
Meriden Celebrated 20th Anniversary at VIV AsiaUK - Meriden Animal Health Limited enjoyed a hugely successful show at VIV Asia in Bangkok. Thailand, last week and was delighted to welcome new and existing clients to their stand.
ACMC Tip: Go Check the FlowUK - The long cold spell has loosened rust and scale from inside water pipes on many pig units. It is therefore important to check all water drinkers are giving the correct flow for the class of stock...
New Online MTF Calculator Adds Focus on ProfitUK - A unique Meat per Tonne of Feed (MTF) Calculator, revealing how much it costs pig farmers to produce a kg of saleable meat, has been launched on JSR’s new-look website.
Fresh Look Comes to BPEX Web SiteUK - A colourful, new section is now on offer as part of the BPEX web site.
Circovac Now Licensed for Use in Piglets and SowsUK - Merial Animal Health's Circovac® PCV2 vaccine has now been licensed for use in piglets as well as sows making it the only vaccine licensed for treating the whole herd.
BPEX Appoints New RepresentativeUK - A new representative has been appointed to look after the interests of the English beef, lamb and pork sectors in German- speaking countries on behalf of EBLEX and BPEX.
Learning to Manage the RisksUK - Pig farmers reeling under wheat prices which have doubled in the last six months are being offered the chance to get some detailed training on risk management.
ACMC Tip: Successful Semen StorageUK - Successful AI is an essential part of profitable pig farm performance. AI studs take great care over processing and handling semen to send out a product that is capable of giving results at levels...
Look Out for Outlook! UK - April 27, 2011 – a date not to be missed! Get it in your diary now for the BPEX/EBLEX annual Outlook Conference.
FMD Antigen Banks Prove Their Worth UK - Merial vaccines are helping to fight the largest global outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) for 10 years.
Demand for BPEX Workshop SoarsUK - Demand for BPEX-organised risk management workshops has been so great a new date has been added.
PCV2 Investigated as Cause of Reproductive FailureUK - The Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) is to increase surveillance for PCV2 virus as a cause of reproductive failure in cases of abortion and stillbirth where no other infectious cause has been...
Critical Snapshot of British Pig IndustryUK - A vitally important document will be dropping on the doormats of producers, vets, processors and the allied industry over the next few days.
Farrowing Dates for the DiaryUK - Farrowing will be under the spotlight at three producer conferences this March as the pig industry works towards its two-tonne sow target.
Chinese Delegates Visit East YorkshireUK - Staff from Yorkshire-based pig breeding company, JSR, were “honoured” to host a group of business delegates visiting from the Xiangfan province of China. The delegates were visiting the North...
Early Winter Boosts Need to Counter Enteric DiseaseUK - With dysentery at its highest level for many years, Pfizer Animal Health is launching a new campaign to help increase awareness of the benefits of selecting the best prevention and treatment opti...
Positive Opinion for Circovac Use in PigletsUK - Merial Animal Health has received a positive opinion from the Committee for Medical Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) with regard to a variation to the marketing authorisation for its PCV2 vaccine,...













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