Pig Industry News By Category: Breeding and Reproduction
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Restock Herds Successfully Using JSR AI
UK - A full herd restock is never a lightly made decision. Demanding forward planning, the ability to withstand a halt in production and to fund the financial input to restock, requires considerable effort...
UK - A full herd restock is never a lightly made decision. Demanding forward planning, the ability to withstand a halt in production and to fund the financial input to restock, requires considerable effort...
Friday, August 17, 2012
Piglets Popular at Discovery Centre
CANADA - The Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre's visitor services manager reports the baby pigs are a particularly popular attraction when they're on display at the centre....
CANADA - The Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre's visitor services manager reports the baby pigs are a particularly popular attraction when they're on display at the centre....
Monday, August 13, 2012
TOPIGS+ Campaign Launched in Germany
GERMANY - TOPIGS Germany SNW recently launched a campaign in Germany to emphasise the benefits of TOPIGS animals. ...
GERMANY - TOPIGS Germany SNW recently launched a campaign in Germany to emphasise the benefits of TOPIGS animals. ...
World Pork Expo US a Big Success for TOPIGS
US - At the beginning of June TOPIGS participated in the American pork trade show, the World Pork Expo. ...
US - At the beginning of June TOPIGS participated in the American pork trade show, the World Pork Expo. ...
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Russia Lifts Restrictions on Pigs from Czech Republic
RUSSIA - The Russian veterinary service has announced that restrictions on the export of breeding swine from the Czech Republic to Russia have been lifted....
RUSSIA - The Russian veterinary service has announced that restrictions on the export of breeding swine from the Czech Republic to Russia have been lifted....
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Farmers Rush for Pig Insemination Technology
UGANDA - As Makerere University continues to succeed in research, more farmers are increasingly adopting the institution's Artificial insemination technology in Pigs....
UGANDA - As Makerere University continues to succeed in research, more farmers are increasingly adopting the institution's Artificial insemination technology in Pigs....
Thursday, August 02, 2012
Heat Stress in Boars
UK - Boars used both for natural service and AI need careful management in warmer weather. Heat stress reduces quality of semen, warns Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company, ACMC....
UK - Boars used both for natural service and AI need careful management in warmer weather. Heat stress reduces quality of semen, warns Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company, ACMC....
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Breeding Stock Management Course Sets Stage for Professional Swine Manager Program
US - Looking to enhance your knowledge of breeding stock management? This fall, Peter Neigebauer will instruct a Breeding Stock Management course through South Central Community College's online learning...
US - Looking to enhance your knowledge of breeding stock management? This fall, Peter Neigebauer will instruct a Breeding Stock Management course through South Central Community College's online learning...
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
US Breeding Herd to Decline Due to Drought
US - Prospects for significantly higher feed prices due to the drought are likely to temper further gains in US breeding herd numbers, according to the latest USDA Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook....
US - Prospects for significantly higher feed prices due to the drought are likely to temper further gains in US breeding herd numbers, according to the latest USDA Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook....
China Buys Canadian Pigs
CANADA - According to a recent press release, 850 head of elite Genesus Registered Pure Breed pigs were loaded onto a China Cargo Airlines Boeing 747-400 freighter at the Winnipeg International Airport...
CANADA - According to a recent press release, 850 head of elite Genesus Registered Pure Breed pigs were loaded onto a China Cargo Airlines Boeing 747-400 freighter at the Winnipeg International Airport...
Monday, July 09, 2012
EFSA: Food Safe from Animal Cloning
EU- As far as food safety is concerned, there are no indications that differences exist between food products derived from healthy clones or their offspring – in particular milk and meat - from those...
EU- As far as food safety is concerned, there are no indications that differences exist between food products derived from healthy clones or their offspring – in particular milk and meat - from those...
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Vasectomised Boars
UK - Vasectomised boars are an extremely useful addition to a pig farm. However, there is a tendency for producers to keep these animals for excessive periods, says Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant...
UK - Vasectomised boars are an extremely useful addition to a pig farm. However, there is a tendency for producers to keep these animals for excessive periods, says Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant...
Monday, July 02, 2012
Hypor Expands Global Network with Cypriot Partner Animalia Genetics
CYPRUS - Animalia Genetics Ltd and Hypor B.V. have signed a distribution agreement to start production and marketing of Hypor breeding stock for the Cypriot market. ...
CYPRUS - Animalia Genetics Ltd and Hypor B.V. have signed a distribution agreement to start production and marketing of Hypor breeding stock for the Cypriot market. ...
Northern Pig Leaders Awarded
UK - Pig farm performance has improved in the North following BPEX’s latest practical management and leadership course. Six pig unit supervisors received awards for their achievements on this year’s...
UK - Pig farm performance has improved in the North following BPEX’s latest practical management and leadership course. Six pig unit supervisors received awards for their achievements on this year’s...
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Genomic Selection Now Used in TOPIGS Dam Lines
NETHERLANDS - At the beginning of June, TOPIGS started to use genomic selection in dam line breeding as well. This means that sows and boars for breeding are now partly selected on the basis of information...
NETHERLANDS - At the beginning of June, TOPIGS started to use genomic selection in dam line breeding as well. This means that sows and boars for breeding are now partly selected on the basis of information...
Monday, June 25, 2012
Hypor & UBM Genetics to Take Leadership Role in Hungary
HUNGARY - Hypor has signed a distribution agreement with UBM Genetics, Hungary, for the distribution of Hypor breeding pigs in the Hungarian market. ...
HUNGARY - Hypor has signed a distribution agreement with UBM Genetics, Hungary, for the distribution of Hypor breeding pigs in the Hungarian market. ...
Monday, June 18, 2012
Listed Firms Turn to Pig Breeding
CHINA - Many listed companies are eyeing pig breeding industry as pork prices keep rising and earlier harsh market conditions forced many individual pig farmers out of the scene, reported Securities Daily....
CHINA - Many listed companies are eyeing pig breeding industry as pork prices keep rising and earlier harsh market conditions forced many individual pig farmers out of the scene, reported Securities Daily....
Friday, June 15, 2012
New Staff Induction
UK - A staff induction plan helps new employees on a pig unit understand their responsibilities clearly – both what they are and are not required to do. It helps new starters to settle in quickly...
UK - A staff induction plan helps new employees on a pig unit understand their responsibilities clearly – both what they are and are not required to do. It helps new starters to settle in quickly...
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Hypor First to Market with Genomic Selection
GLOBAL - Hypor has announced its first-to-market full Genomic Selection breeding program that enhances accuracy in genetic selection for pig breeding. ...
GLOBAL - Hypor has announced its first-to-market full Genomic Selection breeding program that enhances accuracy in genetic selection for pig breeding. ...
Finisher Challenge – Anything Goes
UK - The 2TS Finisher Challenge is about reviewing current performance records to set targets for improvements....
UK - The 2TS Finisher Challenge is about reviewing current performance records to set targets for improvements....
Wednesday, June 06, 2012
Hypor Delivers 487 Breeders to Easy Bio System Korea
SOUTH KOREA - On March 2012, a shipment of 487 SPF Hypor breeders arrived safe and healthy at Incheon Airport Seoul Korea. After a two week successful quarantine period, Hypor breeders were transported...
SOUTH KOREA - On March 2012, a shipment of 487 SPF Hypor breeders arrived safe and healthy at Incheon Airport Seoul Korea. After a two week successful quarantine period, Hypor breeders were transported...
Friday, June 01, 2012
Reduction in Iberian Pig Population in Andalusia
SPAIN - The Iberian pig population in Andalusia, which feed exclusively on pasture, has been reduced by 60 per cent in the last two years, with a corresponding equivalent in production....
SPAIN - The Iberian pig population in Andalusia, which feed exclusively on pasture, has been reduced by 60 per cent in the last two years, with a corresponding equivalent in production....
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Norsvin and TOPIGS Sign Strategic Agreement
NORWAY - TOPIGS and Norsvin have signed a strategic agreement that marks the start of a long-term collaboration between the two breeding companies. The agreement makes it possible for Norsvin to use the...
NORWAY - TOPIGS and Norsvin have signed a strategic agreement that marks the start of a long-term collaboration between the two breeding companies. The agreement makes it possible for Norsvin to use the...
Thursday, May 24, 2012
French Agricultural Experts Investigate Breeding Project
CHINA - Seven pig-raising experts from the French agricultural pig-raising research institute and the French national swine breeding committee paid a visit to Dandong to discuss a swine breeding co-operation...
CHINA - Seven pig-raising experts from the French agricultural pig-raising research institute and the French national swine breeding committee paid a visit to Dandong to discuss a swine breeding co-operation...
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
TOPIGS Philippines & QJJ Group Build Top Genetics Base
PHILIPPINES - TOPIGS Philippines chartered 1164 GGP and GP pig breeders for QJJ Farm located in the main pig producing province of Luzon. The animals are currently under strict quarantine and adaptation...
PHILIPPINES - TOPIGS Philippines chartered 1164 GGP and GP pig breeders for QJJ Farm located in the main pig producing province of Luzon. The animals are currently under strict quarantine and adaptation...
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Japfa Hypor Genetics Company a Fact
VIET NAM - The joint venture agreement announced in November 2011 between Viet Nam’s leading animal feed producer Japfa Comfeed Long An Ltd (Japfa) and global swine genetics company Hypor B.V. (Hypor)...
VIET NAM - The joint venture agreement announced in November 2011 between Viet Nam’s leading animal feed producer Japfa Comfeed Long An Ltd (Japfa) and global swine genetics company Hypor B.V. (Hypor)...
Friday, May 04, 2012
Genomic Research Unravels Livestock Origins
GLOBAL - Modern cattle are descended from a small herd domesticated in the Middle East about 10,500 years ago, according to recent genetics research....
GLOBAL - Modern cattle are descended from a small herd domesticated in the Middle East about 10,500 years ago, according to recent genetics research....
Friday, April 27, 2012
Cephalosporins Banned in Semen Extenders
US - The AASV recently received some questions regarding the impact of the recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) order restricting the extra-label use of cephalosporins in food producing animals on...
US - The AASV recently received some questions regarding the impact of the recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) order restricting the extra-label use of cephalosporins in food producing animals on...
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Meat from New Pig Breeds: Tender and Delicious
DENMARK - New pig breeds provide meat that is tender and tasty. Production of high-quality meat from alternative pig breeds may be fertile ground for new Danish niche products....
DENMARK - New pig breeds provide meat that is tender and tasty. Production of high-quality meat from alternative pig breeds may be fertile ground for new Danish niche products....
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
ACMC Marks Ten Years of Progress
UK - To mark its tenth anniversary, pig genetics company ACMC, is giving away an electronic recording package worth £1,500 in a free draw at this year’s British Pig and Poultry Fair (15 and 16 May,...
UK - To mark its tenth anniversary, pig genetics company ACMC, is giving away an electronic recording package worth £1,500 in a free draw at this year’s British Pig and Poultry Fair (15 and 16 May,...
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