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Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Biomin at World Pork Expo 2011IOWA, US - The annual World Pork Expo was held on 8 to 10 June 2011 in Des Moines, where Biomin had a booth.
System Produces Hypochlorous Acid on DemandUS - Terriss Consolidated Industries offers a system that produces hypochlorous acid for disinfection and alga/scale prevention on site and on demand.
Thursday, November 03, 2011
Cargill Reduces GHG Emissions at US PlantsUS – Ongoing efforts by meat, poultry and agrifood business, Cargill, to improve energy efficiency and expand its use of renewable energy sources enabled the company to exceed the Chicago Climate Exchange’s...
Friday, October 28, 2011
NC Farm Turns Pig Manure to ElectricityNORTH CAROLINA, US - Loyd Ray Farms has joined a handful of the state's pig farms in using manure in a digester to provide the farm's electricity.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Pfizer Takes up 'Love that Pork' ChallengeUS - Pfizer Animal Health Team Pork has initiated a challenge, 'Love that Pork', to educate building staff and consumers about pork preparation while increasing pork consumption in the facilities' cafeterias....
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Annual Advancement in PRRS Research AwardUS - Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) is inviting proposals for the annual Boehringer Ingelheim Advancement in PRRS Research Award Program.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Novus Showcases Annual Sustainability ReportUS - Novus International Inc. yesterday launched a new interactive sustainability website enhancing visibility for the company’s sustainability initiatives worldwide.
Merial Invites Applications for Research AwardUS - Merial is pleased to announce the Eighth Annual Veterinary Research Award for Graduate Veterinarians.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Pork Commentary: US Meat Production for 2012US - This week, Jim long writes about the US red meat and poultry price projections for 2012.
PIC Offers Boot CampUS - Your operation runs well but you are always looking for those little tweaks to make it more productive and more profitable. Let PIC help you.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Key to Accelerating Profitability in Grow-Finish PhaseUS - When feed ingredient prices are high, the natural reaction among pork producers is to explore ways to reduce feed costs – especially in the grower-finisher phase. But simply incorporating lower-cost...
Pork Commentary: CBOT June Lean HogsUS - This week, Jim Long writes about the US hog market in his latest Pork Commentary.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Cargill Reports Fall in EarningsUS – Meat, food and agribusiness giant Cargill has reported $236 million in earnings from continuing operations in the first quarter of the 2012 financial year to teh end of August.
Monday, October 10, 2011
New Series Takes Viewers Inside America's BarnsUS - The work of farm vets is featured in the new reality series Veterinarians On Call, which premieres this fall.
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
AGCO to Acquire GSI HoldingsUS - AGCO, Your Agriculture Company, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, yesterday announced that it has agreed to acquire GSI Holdings Corp. (GSI) from affiliates of New...
Pork Commentary: Hogs and Pigs Report BullishUS - In this week's Pork Commentary, Jim Long comments on the latest Hogs and Pigs report released by the USDA on 29 September.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Spronk Honoured with Allen D. Leman ScienceUS - Gordon Spronk, DVM, is the recipient of the 2011 Allen D. Leman Science in Practice Award. The award was presented at the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, 17-20 September 2011, in St. Paul, Minnesota,...
Monday, September 26, 2011
Morell Fined for GIPSA BreachesUS - John Morrell & Co, part of the giant Smithfield Foods group, is to pay a $162,500 civil fine for undervaluing pig carcases and falsifying records at slaughterhouses in Sioux Falls and Sioux City,...
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Pfizer Announces Swine Vet Award WinnersUS - Pfizer Animal Health is privileged to showcase the talented first winners of the 10 under 40 swine veterinarian award programme.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Pork Commentary: Leaders Plead Case to Congress US - Jim Long writes, "Last week, leaders from the US livestock and poultry industry met with the House of Representatives Ag Committee chaired by Rep. Thomas Rooney on the concerns about tight feed grain...
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Lawsuit Settled with Meat CompanyUS - The $32-million settlement ends a 12-year legal battle to get paid for hours worked, says the union representing workers at Tyson Foods.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Pfizer Now Accepting Nominations for AwardsUS - Pfizer Animal Health is accepting nominations for a programme recognising people working in pork operations who consistently reach for higher standards and put in extra effort to make positive contributions...
Pork Checkoff Announces Environmental StewardsUS - The Pork Checkoff has selected four pork production operations to be honoured as the 2011 Pork Industry Environmental Stewards.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Smithfield Foods Rise in First Quarter ProfitsUS - Smithfield Foods has reported that sales for the first quarter of the 2012 financial year were $3.1 billion, up seven per cent, resulting from higher average unit selling prices in the Pork segment...
Friday, September 02, 2011
New President and CEO of BIVIUS - Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., (BIVI) is pleased to announce Dr Albrecht Kissel, as its new president and CEO. Kissel will resume responsibilities over US domestic sales and marketing, research...
Cargill to Soon Start Breeding Hogs in TexasTEXAS, US - Cargill Inc., the fourth-largest US pork processor, predicts US exports of the meat will keep climbing and plans to begin breeding hogs this month at a Texas farm it bought from a competit...
Merck Expands its Omaha Vaccine PlantNEBRASKA, US - Merck & Co. Inc.'s animal vaccine facility in the Elkhorn area is becoming one of the multinational company's worldwide centres of research and development and a high-volume manufacturing...
Company Now Sells Certified Antibiotic-Free DDGSUS - After several years in developing the process, POET is now offering antibiotic-free dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS).
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Report Profiles Top Animal Health & Nutrition FirmsUS — A comprehensive report providing in-depth profiles of more than 130 animal health and nutrition companies is now available from Fountain Agricounsel LLC, a leading management-consultant company...
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Cablevey Offers Free Registration to Pack ExpoUS - Cablevey Conveyors is exhibiting in booth number S-6520 at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2011.
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