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New President and CEO of BIVIUS - Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., (BIVI) is pleased to announce Dr Albrecht Kissel, as its new president and CEO. Kissel will resume responsibilities over US domestic sales and marketing, research...
Biomin Asia Nutrition Forum Takes Centre StageASIA - Biomin has announced the dates and destinations for the company's biennial event, Biomin Asia Nutrition Forum in October.
Merck Expands its Omaha Vaccine PlantNEBRASKA, US - Merck & Co. Inc.'s animal vaccine facility in the Elkhorn area is becoming one of the multinational company's worldwide centres of research and development and a high-volume manufacturing...
September is ‘Exhibition Month‘ for CID LinesGLOBAL - CID Lines will be exhibiting at seven events this month.
JV Signed to Establish Pig Genetics CompanyVIET NAM - Viet Nam’s leading animal feed producer Japfa Comfeed Long An Ltd (Japfa) and global swine genetics company Hypor B.V. (Hypor) have signed an agreement to establish a quality high health pig...
Average Gain TOPIGS Finishers 806 Grams/DayNETHERLANDS - TOPIGS finishers realised an average daily gain of 806 gram in 2010.
SNW-Piétrains and German-Piétrains ComparedGERMANY - In 2010, the German research institute Haus Düsse tested offspring of true-bred sows SNW-Piétrain Select (TOPIGS Top Pi, 238 animals) and German-Piétrain (496 animals).
Biomin to Exhibit at SPACEFRANCE - Biomin invites visitors to SPACE to visit its booth, B36 in Hall 9.
Pork Commentary: US - Canada Hogs & Pigs InventoryUS & CANADA - Last week the United States and Canada combined inventory was released. To say it was ‘steady’ is an understatement, writes Jim Long in this week's Pork Commentary.
Cablevey Offers Free Registration to Pack ExpoUS - Cablevey Conveyors is exhibiting in booth number S-6520 at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2011.
Grand Opening for BIVI Sioux Center Vaccine Facility US – Governor Terry E. Branstad travelled to Sioux Center last week to attend the grand opening for one of three Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) specialised vaccine research facilities.
TOPIGS Around the WorldGLOBAL - TOPIGS breeds pigs by deploying the best breeding tools on a global scale, says the company, presenting results from its top-performing clients in the Netherlands, Canada, Russia and Brazil.
Big Dutchman Opens New Facility in AraraquaraBRAZIL - Big Dutchman recently inaugurated its new Brazilian facility in the city of Araraquara, state of Sao Paulo. Nearly BRR30 million (€13 million) were invested in a property of 10 hectares (25...
Alternative to Physical Castration of PigsCANADA - Pfizer Animal Health has begun the gradual introduction of a new product in Canada that eliminates boar taint in pork without the need for physical castration, according to Bruce Cochrane.
Economics of Sow Lifetime Productivity US - Even the best genetic solutions are enhanced by improving overall productivity starting with the breeding herd, according to PIC. While pigs weaned per sow per year (PSY) has been the primary efficiency...
DeLuca Appointed President of Merck Animal HealthUS - Merck has appointed Richard R. DeLuca Jr. as President, Merck Animal Health.
Pork Commentary: Road Trip to Thailand & India THAILAND & INDIA - "The odyssey continued last week, not quite Jason and the Argonauts but we are covering a lot of ground. As you probably read in previous commentaries we have travelled one week Russia,...
Review: The Pig Journal, Volume 65 (2011)UK - The latest edition of the Pig Journal, published by the UK Pig Veterinary Society is now available.
BPEX Offers Producers Chance to Benchmark KPIsUK - The latest Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) have just been uploaded to the BPEX web site so producers can work out their efficiency.
Western Australian Pork Industry Training a SuccessAUSTRALIA - Western Australia’s pork industry has been strengthened with a specialised skills training programme producing nearly 70 graduates from two courses held over the past year.
Pork Commentary: Road Trip to China CHINA - Last week we arrived in China after our visit to Russia, writes Jim Long.
New Book on Modern Pig Production TechnologyUK - Modern Pig Production Technology – a Practical Guide to Profit is the third text book from John Gadd, the internationally recognised pig consultant.
New Web Site for Meriden Philippines PHILIPPINES - Meriden Philippines has recently launched a new web site, www.meriden-phils.com.
Merck Supports Recovery of Japanese Animal SectorNETHERLANDS & JAPAN - Merck Animal Health has donated about US$30,000 (¥2.3 million) to three veterinary and farmer associations in Japan to support recovery of the Japanese animal sector following the...
OPIC Announces Swine Nutrition e-Learning CourseCANADA - The Ontario Pork Industry Council (OPIC) recently announced details of their Swine Nutrition e-Learning and Diet Formulation Training Project, writes Greg Simpson, Swine Nutritionist of OMAFRA...
Biomin Canada Participates in Charity RunCANADA - Biomin Canada takes part and pledges to Team WallenSwine in the Ontario Pork Industry Council 2011 Hog Jog.
Pork Commentary: A Week in RussiaRUSSIA - "We spent this last week in Russia," writes Jim Long in this week's Pork Commentary.
Ontario Pork's Biosecurity Training ProgrammeCANADA - The Canadian Swine Health Board (CSHB) launched a National Swine Farm-Level Biosecurity Standard in the fall of 2010, writes Jaydee Smith of OMAFRA in the latest Pork News and Views from...
Biomin Hosts 1st National Mycotoxin Symposium SRI LANKA - The first National Mycotoxin Symposium recently took place in Sri Lanka on 2 June 2011.
Novus's Sustainability Report Awarded B-CheckUS - Novus International, Inc. announces publication of its 2010 Sustainability Report, which documents and measures the company's comprehensive social, environmental and economic sustainability programme...













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