January's Assignment for 'Virtual Walk the Pens'
US - This month's new assignment for Pfizer Animal Health's 'Virtual Walk the Pens' simulator has just been released. In this eighth scenario, the virtual co-worker has concerns over the latest batch of...

Heintzelman Joins BIVI Swine Division Sales Team
US – Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., (BIVI) announces the addition of Scott Heintzelman as a sales representative for the company’s swine division.

Cablevey Feeding Systems on Show in the US
US - US feeding systems manufacturer, Cablevey Feeding Systems, will have a strong presence at the leading US pig and poultry industry shows in 2010.

New pH1N1 Vaccine Available for Swine
US - Pfizer Animal Health is the first company to develop, manufacture and receive USDA approval for its swine vaccine against influenza A H1N1.

Novus Intends Acquisition of Albion
US - Novus International Inc. has announced its intent to acquire the animal nutrition division of Albion International, Inc.

NC State Vets Trained to Respond to Disasters
US - North Carolina State University is including training for its veterinary students in coping with emergencies involving farm livestock and pets.

December's Assignment for 'Virtual Walk the Pens'
US - This month's new assignment for Pfizer Animal Health's 'Virtual Walk the Pens' simulator has just been released. In this seventh scenario, the virtual co-worker has concerns over the vaccination programme...

CME: USDA Announces Workshop Dates and Topics
US - USDA and the Department of Justice have announced the dates and subjects for a series of “workshops� on the status of competition in agriculture, report Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.

Distance Learning Convenience for Swine Producers
US - The successful distance education programme SowBridge begins its third year in January 2010.

New Merck Company Begins Operations
US - Merck has outlined its global plans following the completion of Merck's merger with Schering-Plough Corporation announced this week. Raul E. Kohan has been named president of the Animal Health division....

Boehringer Ingelheim Adds Vets to Swine Division
US - Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., (BIVI) announced the following additions to the technical resources and professional services veterinarian teams of its swine division.

New Assignment for 'Virtual Walk the Pens'
US - The new assignment for Pfizer Animal Health's 'Virtual Walk the Pens' simulator has just been released. In this sixth scenario, the virtual co-worker has noticed pigs are coughing in increasing numbers....

Maxgro Has Arrived in US
US - Maxgro^TM, the new terminal sire line from Hermitage NGT, has just arrived in the United States.

New Pfizer Animal Health is Unveiled
US - Following the acquisition of Wyeth, the addition of Fort Dodge Animal Health products diversifies and enhances Pfizer's already robust US portfolio.

Hypor Grows Production in the US
US - Hypor, the pig breeding division of Hendrix Genetics announced today that it has signed a genetic distribution agreement with Bricelyn, Minnesota-based American pig breeder, LSG Health Systems.

New Humane Training Program for Animal Handlers
US - American Humane® Certified has officially launched its new humane training program that fully answers the food industry’s call for better trained animal handlers.

This Month's Assignment for 'Virtual Walk the Pens'
US - The latest assignment for Pfizer Animal Health's 'Virtual Walk the Pens' simulator has just been released. In this fifth scenario, the players are noticing diarrhoea, 'fall-outs' and subsequent weight...

DRAXXIN Injectable Solution Now Approved for SRD Control
US - Swine producers have a new weapon in the arsenal for the control of swine respiratory disease (SRD).

2009 Leman Science Award Recipient Announced
US - Laura Batista, DVM, of Quebec, Canada, was honored today with the Allen D. Leman Science in Practice Award from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and Pfizer Animal Health...

Pork Handbook Offers New Resources to Producers
US - The 2009 Pork Industry Handbook will soon be on sale through Purdue Extension - The Education Store.

Merial: Combine Vaccination with Parasite Control
US - Even if producers vaccinate correctly, they may be throwing that investment away if they do not control parasites and monitor nutrition.

Schering-Plough Shareholders Approve Merger With Merck
US - Schering-Plough Corporation has announced that its shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the merger with Merck.

Chinese Swine Producers Receive Training on US DDGS
US - Chinese pig producers have received training from the US Grains Council aimed at increasing the use of distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS).

Swine Industry Calls for PRRS Research Proposals
US - Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., (BIVI) is again seeking research study proposals focused on one of the swine industry’s most devastating diseases - porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome...

Disinfectant Approved against H1N1 Influenza Virus
US - CID Lines' Virocid disinfectant has been approved against the influenza A/H1N1 virus.

Virtual Walking the Pens - Software Update
US - If you missed the earlier news, you can now access the "Virtual Walking the Pens" game on ThePigSite.com.

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...

Pfizer Updates its Pig Health Educational Tool
US - There is a new assignment for Pfizer Animal Health's 'Virtual Walk the Pen' simulator.

Pfizer Launches Swine Influenza Virus Website
US - As Swine Influenza Virus (SIV) challenges swine operations across the United States, Pfizer Animal Health announces the launch of their new website for the FluSure XPâ„¢ vaccine, www.FluSureXP.com....

Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Adds Food Industry Staff
US - Jennie Hodgen, Ph.D., and Bob Giblin, APR, have joined Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health in two newly created positions established to develop the animal health company's relationships within...