Role of Disease Tolerance in Swine Production
US - In late 2010, Newsham Choice Genetics researchers announced the successful mapping of genes that enable pigs to minimize the devastating effects of disease.

Recipients of Pork Industry Scholarships Announced
US - The Pork Checkoff, Pioneer Hi-Bred and PIC have awarded 19 scholarships to college students around the United States as part of their strategy to develop the pork industry's human capital for the...

US Hog Margins
US - US Hog Margins improved since the middle of December, as hog values increased more than feed costs during the period, writes Doug Lenhart, General Manager of Genesus, USA.

AMI Calls for More Funding for Agricultural Research
US - An American Meat Institute (AMI) director has urged the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology to increase funding for agricultural research.

Death Reported of Don Tyson
US - Don Tyson, former Tyson Foods Chairman and CEO, has passed away.

Pfizer Acquires Synbiotics, Enters Diagnostics Sector
US - Pfizer Animal Health has announced it is to acquire Synbiotics Corporation and thus enter the diagnostics sector, reaffirming its commitment to providing veterinarians with comprehensive animal health...

Smithfield Report Finds Unacceptable Behaviour
US - The report of findings by the independent investigation team and the Smithfield/Murphy-Brown internal investigation team into allegations of animal mishandling at the Waverly sow farms found unacceptable...

Pork Commentary: US Pork Exports Continue Strong
US - In this week's Pork Commentary, Jim Long writes about US pork exports during October.

American Humane Appoints Croney to Committee
US - American Humane Association has named Candace Croney to join its Farm Animal Program Scientific Advisory Committee.

Smithfield Investigates HSUS Allegation
US - In response to allegations of inhumane treatment at one of its farms by HSUS, Smithfield Foods is carrying out a full investigation.

Pork Commentary: Hog Markets Tread Water
US - In this week's Pork Commentary, Jim Long writes about the Iowa – Southern Minnesota hog market.

Undeclared Allergen Prompts Pork Recall
US - L&R Fine Fashions Inc. is recalling about 2,182 pounds of raw pork paste and ready-to-eat fried pork loaf products because they contain an undeclared allergen, wheat, the USDA’s Food Safety and...

Smithfield Shows Record Results
US- Smithfield Foods has reported record results for the second quarter of the 2011 financial year.

CTB Announces Passing of its Founder
US – CTB, Inc. regretfully announces the death of its founder, Howard S. Brembeck, on Sunday (5 December).

Pork Commentary: Iowa–Southern Minnesota Lean Average
US - In this week's Pork Commentary, Jim Long writes about the Iowa – Southern Minnesota lean hog market.

Cargill Defends Itself on Environmental Grounds
US - Cargill is refuting recent allegations by an environmental watchdog group that its pork processing plant in Beardstown, Illinois, is dumping toxic chemicals into the Illinois River.

Pork Commentary: Lean Hog Futures Reflecting Strong Prices in 2011
US - In this week's North American Pork Commentary, Jim Long writes about US lean hog futures.

Russia Reinstates Tyson Pork Plant
US - Russian authorities have reinstated a Tyson Foods pork plant as an eligible exporter to that country, according to an update by USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service on its website.

Record Sales, Earnings for Tyson Foods, Says CEO
US - Tyson Foods has reported its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010. Its president and CEO commented that the company produced record sales and earnings despite some market head-wind...

$25K from Pfizer Animal Health Helps Vets, Animals
US - Pfizer Animal Health has donated $25,000 through the American Veterinary Medical Foundation's (AVMF) Animal Disaster Relief and Response Fund to help the many animals, producers and veterinarians...

Pork Checkoff Supports Return of McRib Nationwide
US - For the first time since 1994, McDonald's McRib® sandwich is available in all participating restaurants nationwide through November.

BIVI Sponsors Pork Profit Edge Newsletter
US - Two swine industry institutions have come together to form a partnership. Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) has teamed up with Brock Associates to sponsor the Pork Profit Edge ...

BIVI Introduces 3FLEX for Convenient Virus Protection
US - Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) has made vaccinating against three of the most critical diseases in the swine industry a convenient, one-shot process.

Instrument Helps Determine Pork Loin Marbling Level
US - Extended online tests of a newly developed instrument grading system for pork carcasses demonstrate its ability to differentiate pork loins relative to marbling levels. Researchers have long shown...

CME: GIPSA Files Complaint Against JBS Swift
US - USDA’s Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is in the news again, this time filing a complaint against JBS United for underpaying for hogs purchased from 1 January 2007...

Pfizer Announces 'Commitment to Veterinarians'
US - Pfizer Animal Health launched a US initiative reaffirming its steadfast support for the veterinary profession. Under the banner Commitment to Veterinarians, Pfizer pledged to comprehensively...

Pfizer to Acquire King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
US - Pfizer is to acquire King Pharmaceuticals, including its animal health business.

Genetic Markers Identified for Disease Tolerance
US - Mapping the genes that enable pigs to minimise the devastating effects of PRRS is significant advance, according to Newsham Choice Genetics researchers

Pfizer Announces Winners of First Vet Student Award
US - Pfizer Animal Health yesterday announced the first recipients of the Food Animal Veterinarian Recruitment and Retention Pilot Programme.

Phytase Summit: Manifesto for Dialogue
US - Leading names from the scientific community agreed that there is a need for a common approach to phytase as a result of their coming together in Washington DC last week for the first International...