Pork Commentary: US Pork Exports - Very Strong
US - In this week's Pork Commentary, Jim Long writes about US pork exports.

Future Veterinarians Learn to Combine Skills
US - Future veterinarians learn how to combine Individual Pig Care and communication skills to gain optimum results, thanks to Pfizer Animal Health's sponsorship.

Workshop for Small-Scale & Swine Production
VIRGINIA, US - In the past two decades, the Virginia swine industry experienced major changes, including a decrease in the number of farms, an increase in the size of existing operations, and movement...

U of I Offers Programme for Industry Professionals
US - Management-level professionals in the pork industry now have the opportunity to strengthen their leadership and business skills through a two-year certificate programme uniquely tailored for their...

Woodruff Sweitzer Named PR Agency of Record
US - Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, has selected Woodruff Sweitzer as its public relations agency of record for its swine products division.

Smithfield Foods Video Series on Pork Production
US - Smithfield Foods is launching a new, educational series of videos providing an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at pork production and sustainability practices at the company’s Murphy-Brown hog...

Pork Commentary: Hasta La Vista - The Other White Meat
US - In this week's Pork Commentary, Jim Long writes about the US market.

Electronic Sow Feeding System Approved
US - The American Humane Association (USA) has awarded the Seal of Approval for Humane Equipment to Big Dutchman’s CallMatic 2 electronic sow feeding system (ESF).

Plans Advance for World Pork Expo
US — The US pork industry’s newest technologies, outstanding breeding stock and educational seminars are major features at the 2011 World Pork Expo.

Producer Outlines Benefits of Distance Learning
US - An Iowa pork producer explains why he has subscribed for two years to the distance education series, SowBridge.

FluSure XP Now Protects Against New SIV Strains
US - FluSure XP has been updated to further help protect against circulating swine influenza virus (SIV) strains.

SowBridge Distance Education Series Resumes
US - The successful distance education program SowBridge begins its fourth year in March 2011.

The Value of CBVPlus
US - As a business-minded producer, you are constantly looking for ways to improve productivity and increase profitability in your operation. Using CBVPlus boars and semen from PIC is an easy way to do...

Pfizer Completes Offer for King Pharmaceuticals
US - Pfizer Inc. has completed its tender offer for shares of King Pharmaceuticals.

Pork Commentary: Iowa Pork Congress Report
US - "Last week we attended the Iowa Pork Congress the premier winter trade show in the United States," writes Jim Long.

U of I and Producers Offer New Swine Webinar Series
ILLINOIS, US - Registration is now open for the first-ever Swine Webinar Series sponsored by the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, U of I Extension, the...

Recipients of Pork Industry Scholarships Announced
US - The Pork Checkoff, Pioneer Hi-Bred and PIC have awarded 19 scholarships to college students around the United States as part of their strategy to develop the pork industry's human capital for the...

US Hog Margins
US - US Hog Margins improved since the middle of December, as hog values increased more than feed costs during the period, writes Doug Lenhart, General Manager of Genesus, USA.

Pfizer Acquires Synbiotics, Enters Diagnostics Sector
US - Pfizer Animal Health has announced it is to acquire Synbiotics Corporation and thus enter the diagnostics sector, reaffirming its commitment to providing veterinarians with comprehensive animal health...

Pork Commentary: US Pork Exports Continue Strong
US - In this week's Pork Commentary, Jim Long writes about US pork exports during October.

FASS Webinar on Antibiotics Available On-Line
US - The Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS) hosted a webinar titled 'Antibiotics in Animals and People'.

Pork Commentary: Hog Markets Tread Water
US - In this week's Pork Commentary, Jim Long writes about the Iowa – Southern Minnesota hog market.

Pork Commentary: Iowa–Southern Minnesota Lean Average
US - In this week's Pork Commentary, Jim Long writes about the Iowa – Southern Minnesota lean hog market.

Pork Commentary: Lean Hog Futures Reflecting Strong Prices in 2011
US - In this week's North American Pork Commentary, Jim Long writes about US lean hog futures.

$25K from Pfizer Animal Health Helps Vets, Animals
US - Pfizer Animal Health has donated $25,000 through the American Veterinary Medical Foundation's (AVMF) Animal Disaster Relief and Response Fund to help the many animals, producers and veterinarians...

PQA Plus Advisor Recertification Session on Offer
IOWA, US - People who become certified as Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus® Advisors under the National Pork Board's PQA Plus® programme are required to recertify every three years.

BIVI Sponsors Pork Profit Edge Newsletter
US - Two swine industry institutions have come together to form a partnership. Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) has teamed up with Brock Associates to sponsor the Pork Profit Edge ...

BIVI Introduces 3FLEX for Convenient Virus Protection
US - Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) has made vaccinating against three of the most critical diseases in the swine industry a convenient, one-shot process.

Pork Checkoff Supports the National FFA Organisation
US - The Pork Checkoff has teamed with the National FFA organization to create the Middle School Food and Agricultural Literacy Curriculum.

Pfizer Announces 'Commitment to Veterinarians'
US - Pfizer Animal Health launched a US initiative reaffirming its steadfast support for the veterinary profession. Under the banner Commitment to Veterinarians, Pfizer pledged to comprehensively...