Getting Gilt Integration Right
UK - With good returns on finished pigs, attractive cull sow prices and a contracting EU pig herd, many producers are building up their breeding herds again, some of which have been run at below optimum...

To Dry or Not to Dry: That is the Question
UK - The June issue of Target Farm Action from BPEX explains the benefits and best procedures for drying off gilts right after their first farrowing.

Marfrig Invests in Diamantino Industrial Complex
BRAZIL - Brazilian meat and poultry processor Marfrig Alimentos S.A. is to invest in increasing the production of processed and value-added products at its Poultry, Pork and Processed Food Division in...

First Agromek-Livestock Show in November
DENMARK - The Agromek Exhibition will now be different from year to year and, in November, the Agromek-livestock Exhibition premiere has already attracted 430 exhibitors.

Camelina Meal Has Potential as Feed
US - Sustainable Oils is building markets for camelina oil and meal and sees strong momentum for the new crop. Camelina meal is being tested for broilers and GRAS approval is being sought for cattle and...

Inspiring International Innovations at VIV Europe 2010
NETHERLANDS - VIV Europe 2010 will be packed with inspiring international innovations for future farming, says the show organiser.

BPEX Seeks Ideas and Entrepreneurial Spirit
UK - Rekindling the entrepreneurial spirit in UK pig producers and helping them put new ideas into practice. That is the aim of the BPEX Innovation Fund.

Pfizer Updates its Pig Health Educational Tool
US - There is a new assignment for Pfizer Animal Health's 'Virtual Walk the Pen' simulator.

First Phase of Green Pig Project Completed
CHINA - Residents of Nanmeng village hailed the completion of a training center as a success in the Monsanto Green Village charity programme. Courses have been given in pig production, and a biogas system...

Report Published on Meat, Fish Retailing in Australia
AUSTRALIA - A new report entitled Meat Fish and Poultry Retailing in Australia provides the current and historical performance of the meat, fish and poultry trading in Australia industry.

Pfizer Launches Swine Influenza Virus Website
US - As Swine Influenza Virus (SIV) challenges swine operations across the United States, Pfizer Animal Health announces the launch of their new website for the FluSure XP™ vaccine, www.FluSureXP.com....

Mike Varley to Join BPEX
UK - Dr Mike Varley is to join BPEX as Head of Knowledge Transfer, Research and Development.

Westfleisch Maintains Steady Course
GERMANY - For the first time German meat processor, Westfleisch has recorded slaughter figures of more than 6 million pigs in 2008 and sales of more than € 2 billion.

Pork Commentary: Hog Markets Continue to Languish
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Improved Welfare Measures Brings Praise from PETA
US - Welfare campaign group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has praised restaurant chain, Ruby Tuesday, for favouring poultry suppliers that use what PETA describes as 'controlled atmosphere...

Bunge Inaugurates New Soy Processing Plant
BRAZIL - Bunge has inaugurated a new soy processing factory at Nova Mutum in the state of Mato Grosso.

Bryan M. Retales New Manager of TOPIGS Philippines
PHILIPPINES - TOPIGS is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan M. Retales, DMV as manager of TOPIGS Philippines with effect from May 2009.

AMI, NCC Challenge 'Food, Inc.' Claims
US - Spokespersons from the American Meat Institute (AMI) and National Chicken Council (NCC) have commented in a television interview to the film, 'Food Inc.'.

Mark Wilson Moves on from BPEX
UK - Mark Wilson, who created the Knowledge Transfer team at BPEX, is making a career move to a leading meat company.

New Boar Quality Assurance Scheme
UK - Although AI now accounts for 75-80 per cent of pig services nationally, the boar is still a very important animal on most farms and is used extensively to provide cover for sows both naturally and...

Pig Industry Welcomes 'Academia & Industry Link'
UK - The country's largest pig breeding company, JSR, is supporting the recent change in the way the government is making higher education more accountable to industry.

Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Adds Food Industry Staff
US - Jennie Hodgen, Ph.D., and Bob Giblin, APR, have joined Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health in two newly created positions established to develop the animal health company's relationships within...

Smithfield Records $190 Million Loss
US - US pork producer and pig meat processing giant Smithfield foods has reported a loss of $190.3 million for the last financial year.

Tyson Foods Benefits from Solid Capital Structure
US - Tyson Foods reports that its recent capital restructuring has brought stability and financial flexibility.

International Poultry/Feed Expo to Change Exhibit Halls
US - The 2010 International Poultry/Feed Expo (IPE/IFE) will be in Halls A and B, in Atlanta's Georgia World Congress Center, moving out of Hall C.