New Alliance Between Osborne Industries and PigCHAMP
US - Osborne Industries Inc. and PigCHAMP Inc. have formed a strategic alliance that the companies claim will ultimately allow pork producers to improve management of their sow herds.

Pork Commentary: Road Trip in Russia - 2nd Week
RUSSIA - For the second week, Jim Long (CEO of Genesus Inc.) presents his Pork Commentary while on his road trip in Russia.

BIVI: Executive Veterinary Program Completed
US - Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., (BIVI) announces Drs. Keith Bretey, Erin Johnson, Jeff Okones and Brian Payne, all professional service veterinarians for the company’s swine division, completed...

UK Trial Shows Reduced Mortality in Vaccinated Pigs
UK - Boehringer Ingelheim are a company dedicated to innovation in swine health and were the first company to launch a PCV2 vaccine for piglets, Ingelvac CircoFLEX, to provide early onset of immunity (from...

Pork Commentary: On The Road in Russia
RUSSIA - This week, Jim Long (CEO of Genesus Inc.) presents his Pork Commentary from Russia.

New PVS President Advises on How to Cut Costs
UK - Peter Bown, the new president of Pig Veterinary Society (PVS), advises producers that disease control can help cut production costs.

Hypor: MoU to Purchase Duroc Nucleus Herd Signed
CANADA - Hypor Inc. announced has that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to purchase the purebred nucleus herd of Canadian based, purebred Duroc breeder, Shade Oak Swine Ltd. including all AI...

Breeding for Profitability
EU - Following on from the article on PIC Profit Equations (4 March 2009), which explained the...

ACMC Tip: Get Cover for Reduced Fertility
UK - Last year many herds suffered from reduced fertility in both summer and autumn. On many units this is a predictable effect says Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig- breeding company, ACMC...

Pfizer’s Vaccine Against Boar Taint Approved
FRANCE - Pfizer Animal Health today announced that The European Commission has given Pfizer the go-ahead to market its innovative swine vaccine, Improvac®, across the European Union (EU).

Meriden appoints DELOS IMPEX as the national distributor of Orego-Stim® in Romania
Delos Impex has been appointed at the national distributor for Orego-Stim® in Romania.

Pork Commentary: Lean Hogs Continue Recovery
CANADA - This weeks North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

New UK JSR Sales Director Sees Potential of Industry
UK - Giles Christie has been promoted to UK Sales Director at JSR and takes charge of their UK genetics business.

World Swine Vaccine Market Driven by PCV2 Vaccination
GLOBAL - PCV2 vaccination has driven the pig vaccine market, according to Boehringer Ingelheim.

Fruitful Meeting with Japanese Partners
GLOBAL - A Japanese delegation has visited Big Dutchman Asia for fruitful discussions.

Genesus Number One Herd at 30.80
CANADA - Swine Management Services, LLC (SMS) Fremont, Nebraska USA the world’s largest swine benchmarking service recently released their Production Index for 2008.

Pork Commentary: WHO - Thanks for Nothing
CANADA - This weeks North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

New Standard in Canadian Housing Unveiled
CANADA - For two years, Canada has been facing difficulties in pig production. But changing circumstances motivate the innovative sector to prepare for better times. And the farm that was shared with fellow...

Schering-Plough Flips Switch on 1.7MW Solar System
US - Animal health and pharmaceuticals giant, Schering-Plough Corporation, has switched on a 1.7 megawatt solar energy system on the roof of its centre in New Jersey.

Pork Commentary: Flu Damage
CANADA - This weeks North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

TOPIGS Hellas Success in Fair Zootechnia
GREECE - TOPIGS Hellas has participated in Zootechnia, the biannual fair held in Thessalonica.

Open Day Attracts Many Visitors
GERMANY - The new barn for finishing pigs of the Driever family who live in Freren, northern Germany, was recently inaugurated with an Open Day.

Pig Equipment Group Unveils Global Team Approach
GLOBAL - The PigTek Pig Equipment Group has introduced organizational changes and a global team approach as part of the company’s plan for better serving customers and enhancing its product offerings,...

Pork Commentary: Swine Influenza
CANADA - This weeks North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Newquip Goes for Big Move
UK - Newquip has moved premises to allow optimised storage and distribution to increase customer support.