Spronk Honoured with Allen D. Leman Science
US - Gordon Spronk, DVM, is the recipient of the 2011 Allen D. Leman Science in Practice Award. The award was presented at the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, 17-20 September 2011, in St. Paul, Minnesota,...

Proposed NPB Budget Continues Consumer Focus
US - Bolstered by market research that shows the new Pork® Be inspiredsm campaign is having a positive impact on consumer attitudes, more than 50 pork producers will meet in Des Moines, 7-8 September,...

Scientist to Receive Technology Transfer Award
IOWA, US - Max Rothschild, C.F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in Agriculture at Iowa State University, is part of a research team that will be presented an award for technology transfer.

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.

Annual Disease Conference for Practioners in Iowa
US - The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, the Iowa Pork Industry Center, The Iowa Veterinary Medicine Association and the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), District...

Perfect Timing for Conference on Feed Efficiency
US - The International Conference on Feed Efficiency in Swine will be held in Omaha, Nebraska on 8 and 9 November 2011.

WPX a Success for BVS
US - CID Lines' US importer-distributor, BVS (Best Veterinary Solutions Inc.), had a stand at the World Pork Expo, a prestigious event in Iowa, the 'swine capital of the USA'.

Plans Announced for K-State Swine Day
KANSAS, US - K-State Swine Day will be held on 17 November in Manhattan.

New Sessions for Animal Care & Handling Conference
US - The Animal Care and Handling Conference organised by the American Meat Institute (AMI) in October will feature new sessions on sustainability and the impact of the media.

Enhancing Welfare Explored by Industry Leaders
US - Enhancing welfare in livestock production was explored by industry leaders at the second Annual Novus University Day.

Purdue Hosts International Behaviour Meeting
US - Purdue University's Department of Animal Sciences will co-host the 45th Congress for the International Society for Applied Ethology in Indianapolis this summer with the Purdue-based Livestock...

Expo Draws Producers with a Business Focus
IOWA, US - Business was brisk throughout the three-day 2011 World Pork Expo as nearly 20,000 people participated in the world’s largest pork-specific trade show 8-10 June in Des Moines, Iowa.

Registration Opens for USAHA/AAVLD Annual Meeting
US - The United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) invites all animal health stakeholders to attend its 115th Annual Meeting in Buffalo, New York from 29 September to 5 October 2011.

Novus Highlights Profitability Programme
US - A special breakfast held during the World Pork Expo last week in Des Moines, Iowa, Novus presented three speakers who highlighted the nutrition challenges facing pork producers, writes Chris Wright...

Pork Commentary: World Pork Expo 2011
US - "This past week we attended the world Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa," writes Jim Long.

WPX 2011: Concerns Rising for Feed Shortages
US - Concerns are rising that the US could suffer a shortage of corn for feed this year as the growing areas have been hit by both drought and floods, writes ThePigSite editor in chief Chris Harris.

WPX 2011: Producers Can Track Carbon Footprint
US - US Pork producers in the US can now calculate their carbon footprint, thanks to a new computer programme launched by the National Pork Products Council at World Pork Expo, writes Carla Wright for...

WPX 2011: Tough Times Ahead on Pig Markets
US - The US pig industry is witnessing a period where buying grain and selling hogs on the cash markets are seeing producers lose money.

WPX 2011: Renewed Call for Rethink on GIPSA Rule
US - If the new Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) rules in the US farm bill come into force, they could see the pig industry shrink by two per cent.

WPX 2011: Asia Offers Opportunities for US Pork
US - Viet Nam is potentially a highly lucrative opportunity for US pork exports, the National Pork Producers Council said during the World Pork Expo.

WPX 2011: US Urged to Accept WTO COOL Decision
US - The US government should accept rulings within the World Trade organisation to prevent potential damage to the US pig meat trade.

WPX 2011: Fresh Call to Implement FTAs
US - The National Pork Producers Council has renewed its call for free trade agreements (FTA) with South Korea, Panama and Colombia to be ratified immediately, writes ThePigSite editor in chief, Chris...

WPX 2011: Checkoff Announces New Promotional Funds
US - Pork Checkoff has announced additional funding of $5 million to take the current pig meat industry advertising campaign through into the autumn.

WPX 2011: Concerns Raised over Water Quality Restrictions
US - The US pig industry is to fight unwarranted attempts by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and environmental lobbyists to force unfair restrictions on producers over water quality regulations...

NPPC Declines Further Involvement in M-COOL Debate
US - The US-based National Pork Producers Council says it plans to stay out of the debate over Mandatory US Country of Origin Labelling as the issue moves through the World Trade Organization dispute settlement...

National Pork Board to Meet Prior to World Pork Expo
US - Building on the early success of its new Pork® Be inspired(sm) campaign launched in April, the National Pork Board will consider a proposal today to allocate additional Pork Checkoff resources...

20,000 Visitors Expected at World Pork Expo
US - Organizers of World Pork Expo in Des Moines expect nearly 20,000 pork producers and industry professionals the attend this year's edition of the annual event, writes Bruce Cochrane.

World Pork Expo Seminars Offer Business Insights
US - The programme for the World Pork Expo includes seminars offering a wide range of business insights.

Pork Checkoff Presents PORK Academy at WPEX
US - The Pork Checkoff is sponsoring Producers Opportunity for Revenue and Knowledge (PORK) Academy 8 and 9 June during World Pork Expo at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Expo continues through...

Alltech Symposium: Great Debate Examines Change
US – The second day of Alltech's International Symposium ended with the 'Great Debate', during which were discussed the challenges and changes that face the agribusiness sector, writes Chris Wright,...