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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Strong Start to Alltech SymposiumUS – With more than two thousand participants from 75 different countries, Alltech’s 27th International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium had a strong start, says Chris Wright, TheCattleSite Senior...
Monday, May 23, 2011
Pig Welfare Remains a Big IssueUK - Welfare will continue to be a big issue in the pig industry and genetic selection for improved efficiency and ethics are not necessarily antagonistic to ethical production.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Vet Week Highlights Responses to Food Crises EU - A series of crises over the past 15-20 years, from BSE and Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD) to dioxin contamination, led the EU to overhaul its entire Food Safety system making it today one of the safest...
EPP CONGRESS - Germany: Turntable for European PorkGERMANY - This year's European Pig Producers (EPP) Congress opened yesterday, 19 May, in Münster in north-west Germany. The meeting was booked out, with almost 300 participants, especially from the host...
Thursday, May 19, 2011
PORK 505 Short CourseUS - The American Meat Science Association is partnering with the National Pork Board (NPB) and the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) to offer the first PORK 505 short course, a new, internationally focused...
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Intervet Schering-Plough Activities at International SymposiumBARCELONA, SPAIN - Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health has announced details of its activities in conjunction with the forthcoming International Symposium on Emerging and Re-emerging Pig Diseases.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Merial Launches Piglet Indication for CIRCOVACMALTA - The third Merial Forum Update on Pig Production and PCVD, held in Malta, was the occasion of the formal launch of the piglet indication of CIRCOVAC® in the EU.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
7th International Boar Semen Conference GERMANY - The 7th International Conference on Boar Semen Preservation will take place at the Gustav-Stresemann-Institute (GSI) in Bonn, Germany.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Global Meeting on Vet Education Celebrates 250 YearsFRANCE - The World Conference on Veterinary Education marks 'Vet Year' and the 250th anniversary of the profession, starting on Friday this week in Lyon.
Friday, May 06, 2011
Pork Management Conference from Pork Checkoff US - The Pork Checkoff is offering the 2011 Pork Management Conference, Your Pork Industry Investment, on 14 to 17 June in Nashville, Tennessee.
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Meriden China Exhibits at Feed Industry Exhibition CHINA - Meriden Animal Health’s joint venture partner, Meriden (Guangzhou) Biotech Co Limited, recently exhibited at the China Animal Feed Industry Exhibition.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Three Tours Create Prelude to World Pork ExpoUS - The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has announced it will offer three tours for people who want to experience Midwestern agriculture — and hospitality — at its finest before World Pork...
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Hypor at FIMA 2011SPAIN - Hypor was present at the 10th edition of the livestock fair Fima, held from 15 to 18 March at the Zaragoza Trade Fair.
Friday, April 15, 2011
PIC South Africa Hosts Technical Farmers' DaySOUTH AFRICA - Expertise of the highest level was shared during the recent technical farmers' day hosted by PIC South Africa at the CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria in March with over 200...
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Workshop on PRRS Immunology & VaccinologySPAIN - A workshop on Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) immunology and vaccinology entitled 'Vaccines against RNA viruses' will be held in Barcelona on 10 and 11 June, prior to the Symposium...
Conference on Boar Semen PreservationGERMANY - The seventh International Conference on Boar Semen Preservation will be held in Bonn on 14 to 17 August. The registration deadline is 1 June 2011.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Global Pig Forum 2011 AnnouncedCHINA - The 2011 Global Pig Forum will take place in Qingdao on 16 to 17 May.
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
BSAS/WPSA 2011: Meeting Focuses on Food SecurityUK - 'Food Security: Challenges and Opportunities for Animal Science' was the theme of this year's joint meeting of the British Society of Animal Science (BSAS), BBSRC Animal Science Forum, UK branch of...
Monday, April 04, 2011
International Conference on Food Security OpensUK - Over 400 scientists will attend the UK's top animal science conference starting today at the Jubilee Campus Nottingham University, where Sir John Beddington will give the keynote Sir John Hammond...
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Colostrum Key for Piglet SurvivalUK - Maternal colostrum is vital for newborn piglets as both their primary energy supply and for immune protection.
Emerging Markets Set Record for VIV AsiaTHAILAND - VIV Asia attracted almost 40 per cent more visitors than the 2009 edition.
Conference on Genomics & Future Food ProductionAUSTRALIA - An international conference looking at the major impacts of genomics for livestock industries will be held in Melbourne on 2 to 5 May 2011.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
AgroFarm 2011 on Course for GrowthRUSSIAN FEDERATION - AgroFarm 2011 on course for growth International Exhibition for Animal Husbandry and Breeding from 12 to 14 April 2011 in Moscow – 220 exhibitors from 17 countries – Russian animal...
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Meriden Celebrated 20th Anniversary at VIV AsiaUK - Meriden Animal Health Limited enjoyed a hugely successful show at VIV Asia in Bangkok. Thailand, last week and was delighted to welcome new and existing clients to their stand.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Care Conference Aims to Set Welfare Template ALBERTA, CANADA - The Livestock Care Conference, to be held on 6 to 7 April at Red Deer, is to set the template for the future of the livestock industry.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Germany Organises World Pork ConferenceGERMANY - The German Meat Association (VDF) has announced that the 6th IMS World Pork Conference will be held in Germany for the first time on the 6 and 7 October 2011.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Outlook Conference Turns to CAP ReformUK - With reform of the Common Agricultural Policy in the melting pot along with environmental concerns, this year's Outlook Conference takes on even greater importance.
VIV ASIA - Show Opens to Record GrowthTHAILAND - With 20 per cent growth, VIV Asia 2011 indicates that world suppliers are expanding in Asia. The region is gearing to become the world's most active livestock production zone as a result of...
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Distinguished Service Award Presented at ForumUS - The Pork Checkoff honored John Mabry, director of the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University, as the winner of its Distinguished Service Award.
Biotronic Top3 to Capitalise on Perforizer EffectTHAILAND - Biomin launched Biotronic® Top3, a new natural growth promoter combining carefully selected ingredients with a scientifically proven synergism for improved animal performance at VIV Asia...
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