TOPIGS Ships Breeding Pigs to Japan
JAPAN - In June TOPIGS shipped 324 breeding pigs to Japan. These animals from the top of the TOPIGS’ breeding pyramid and with the highest SPF health status came from Canada.

First Cloned Pig in Japan Euthanised
JAPAN - The first pig cloned from fetal pigskin cells in Japan has been euthanised after becoming unable to stand on her own because of natural causes, researchers said yesterday.

First Imports of Pigs from Ireland to Japan
JAPAN - In February 2009 the health certificate facilitating trade in porcine species was officially agreed between the Irish and Japanese veterinary authorities.

Boars Live Longer in Top Herds
JAPAN - Koketsu and Sasaki have published a study into boar culling and mortality in commercial herds. On average, they found that boars were culled or died aged two years and eight months, having been...

JSR Extends Contract in Japan
JAPAN - JSR has signed a new deal with the Japanese Corporation Marubeni who have responsibility for the JSR franchise in Japan operating under the Cotswold Japan Subsidiary (CWJ).