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Pig Industry News by Topic
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Monday, July 20, 2009
Hypor Expands Multiplication in Quebec, Canada CANADA - Hypor Inc. announced today that it has expanded its high health multiplication in the province of Quebec. Ferme Porasseny Inc and Hypor Inc signed a contract that will see the partnership provide...
A Big Dutchman Opts for Big Dutchman NETHERLANDS - Since 2001, Dutchman, Egbert Selten, has been proud owner of a pig farm in Narrandera, Australia.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Hendrix Genetics Names Hypor General Management Team GLOBAL - To oversee the company’s plans for further expansion in the pig breeding sector, Hypor has appointed Antoon van den Berg, Raf Beeren and Enrique Satué as the Hypor General Management Team.
Commission Clears Pfizer's Proposed Acquisition of Wyeth EU - The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the US pharmaceutical and health care products company Wyeth by the US global pharmaceutical company...
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.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
JSR Conference Celebrates 20th Anniversary UK - The Annual JSR Technical Conference, this year entitled ‘Opportunities in Turbulent Times’ is taking place on Tuesday 15 September at Nottingham University, the Sutton Bonington Campus.
Pork Commentary: Russia Again RUSSIA - This week, Jim Long says that there will be no comment on North American markets "as we have a lesser clue than normal on what is happening."
Monday, July 13, 2009
Meriden Appoints IPCO as Sole Distributor in Yemen YEMEN - Meriden Animal Health Limited has appointed International Poultry Consulting Office (IPCO), as its sole distributor for the range of Meriden products in Yemen.
Big Dutchman Pig Division at World Pork Expo US - In spite of all negative circumstances, such as economic downturn in pig farming, the financial crisis in general and the H1N1 influenza, Big Dutchman USA recently experienced a successful World Pork...
Friday, July 10, 2009
ACMC Tip: Hot Weather Check-ups UK - Following the recent hot weather, growth rates among growing and finishing pigs can be expected to slow. So stocking densities need particularly attention, says Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant...
Companies to Resume Pork Exports to Japan SOUTH KOREA - South Korean food companies will resume pork exports to Japan after being shut out of the market for nine years, the government said Friday, according to
Hendrix Genetics Names Vice President, Americas CANADA - To further enhance the activities and market position of Hendrix Genetics (ISA layers, Hypor pigs and Hybrid Turkeys) in the Americas, the company has named Mr. David Libertini as Vice President,...
TOPIGS Achieves 28.6 Weaned Piglets/Sow/Year BRAZIL - Pig producers in Brazil with TOPIGS sows achieved an average production of 28.6 weaned piglets per mated sow per year in 2008.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Acquisition of Shade Oak Swine Ltd. Concluded CANADA - Hypor Inc. announced last week that it has concluded its acquisition of the high health purebred nucleus herd of Canadian based, purebred Duroc breeder, Shade Oak Swine Ltd.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Bayer in Talks to Buy Animal Drugs Business-paper GERMANY - Bayer is in advanced takeover talks to expand its animal health unit and is likely to benefit from the ongoing overhaul of the U.S. healthcare sector, a German newspaper said.
Denmark's Love Affair with Cooperation Turns Sour DENMARK - In a rare bid to find enough pigs, cooperatively-owned Danish slaughterhouse Tican will be seeking slaughter pigs outside the ranks of its own membership.
Pork Commentary: Market Struggles Continue CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Monday, July 06, 2009
Nedap Starts Sales Force in Asia CHINA - Since 2007 Nedap made a successful introduction of Electronic Sow Feeding (ESF) into the important pig producing countries in Asia.
Optimising Returns from the Finished Pig UK - Practical tips for producers in the June issue of Target Farm Action from BPEX.
Friday, July 03, 2009
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.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Meriden Increases SE Asia Regional Technical Sales Team SE ASIA - Meriden Animal Health Limited has appointed Dr Vinita Perera MRVCS to join the Regional Technical Sales Team for the South East Asia Region.
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...
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