Pig Genetics to Set New Boundaries in Production
NETHERLANDS - From January 2010, in addition to offering their existing range of tests and state-of-the-art technology, Dr Van Haeringen Laboratorium (VHL) will also offer Combination Packages for pig...

TOPIGS’ Pigbase Reaches 20 Million Pigs
NETHERLANDS - Pigbase, TOPIGS breeding database, now contains data from more than 20 million breeding pigs.

Online Matchmaking with Suppliers from VNU
NETHERLANDS - With the launch of Animal Protein.net, VNU Exhibitions has introduced online match-making for the worldwide markets for animal production and processing.

DLG Opens Office in the Netherlands
NETHERLANDS - The DLG is strengthening its presence in Western Europe with a new office in the Netherlands.

Nutreco Reports Strong Second Half-Year 2009
NETHERLANDS - Nutreco reports a strong second half-year in 2009, which was significantly ahead of 2008.

GD Organises Ring Test for PRRSV
NETHERLANDS - GD Animal Health Service is organising a proficiency testing scheme (Ring Trials) for Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) antibody detection in serum.

VIV Europe 2010 - Preparations in Full Swing
NETHERLANDS - The organisers of VIV Europe are billing the event as the international platform for innovations in the animal protein industry. The show takes place in Utrecht on 20 to 22 April...

Single-Shot Schedule for Porcilis PCV Approved
NETHERLANDS - Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health today announces that it has received marketing authorisation from the European Commission on 12 January 2010 for a single-shot vaccination schedule...

Albert Heijn to Take Only Welfare-Friendly Pigs
NETHERLANDS - Dutch supermarket group Albert Heijn is to source all its pig meat from sustainable and welfare-friendly sources from 2011.

First Feed Tech Pavilion at VIV Europe 2010
NETHERLANDS - This year for the first time, market leaders of the Feed Technology Industry (machinery and equipment) will be present at VIV Europe 2010 in Utrecht on 20 to 22 April.

Keeping Pigs the Dutch Way in Russia
NETHERLANDS - Over the past two weeks, Russian pig farmer, Anastasia Kuzmicheva, has visited the Netherlands to learn about pig production there and to see Nedap Velos sow feeding stations in operation....

Nutreco's Q3 Results in Line with Expectations
THE NETHERLANDS - The company's operational results for Animal nutrition and Fish Feed for the third quarter (Q3) are in line with the outlook, according to Nutreco. Revenues were down nine per cent compared...

VIV Europe 2010 Returns to its Roots in Utrecht
NETHERLANDS - VIV Europe 2010 will take place on 20 to 22 April 2010 in the Jaarbeurs at Utrecht in the Netherlands.

Nutreco Reports Half-Year Revenues as Expected
NETHERLANDS - Feed company, Nutreco, has reported half-year revenues of € 2.1 billion and EBITA of € 41.6 million.

A Big Dutchman Opts for Big Dutchman
NETHERLANDS - Since 2001, Dutchman, Egbert Selten, has been proud owner of a pig farm in Narrandera, Australia.

Dutch Productivity ‘Target for UK Pig Producers’
NETHERLANDS - Managing sows for high productivity — averaging 28 to 30 pigs/sow/year – was the focus of a visit to the Netherlands sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health for UK breeding farm managers.

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.

Nutreco First Quarter Revenue Down
NETHERLANDS - Feed company, Nutreco, has announced its first quarter (Q1) results for 2009. Overall, revenue was down by seven per cent compared to the same period last year.

TOPIGS Helps Achieve 27.3 Weaned Piglets/Sow/Year
THE NETHERLANDS - Pig farmers with TOPIGS sows achieved an average production of 27.3 weaned piglets per sow per year in 2008.

TOPIGS Exports from the Netherlands to Japan
NETHERLANDS - TOPIGS exported 355 gilts from the Netherlands to Japan in March. This is the first time that TOPIGS breeding material has been sent to Japan. The TOPIGS 20 gilts of various ages came from...

Canadian TOPIGS SPF Boars at Varkens K.I. Nederland
NETHERLANDS - On 25 December, TOPIGS and Varkens K.I. Nederland imported 124 boars from Canada.

New Look for Controllers
THE NETHERLANDS - Vostermans has created a new look for its expanded line, Mf-Net.

Quietly Does it for Improved Fan Shutter
THE NETHERLANDS - Vostermans has improved its Multifan 130 with a quieter and more light-proof shutter.

New Controller in Fan Motor
THE NETHERLANDS - Vostermans has introduced its Trinc-1, a triac controller incorporated in the motor.

Investors Platform VIV Russia 2009
THE NETHERLANDS - There has already been much interest from companies wishing to exhibit at VIV Russia, say the organisers - and the event does not take place for another seven months.