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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Pork Commentary: USDA March 1 Report was Bullish US - Last week we wrote, after the USDA March Hogs and Pig Report, that "we are still of the opinion $1.00 lean hogs will be reached this summer." It’s interesting how one’s view can be so much different...
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Help from Southern Hemisphere for English PigsUK - Australian pig expert Dr Paul Hughes will reveal the latest knowledge on pig reproduction next month at two special BPEX Two-Tonne Sow events for English pig producers. ‘Reproduction: What’s New?’...
IVCC and Pfizer to Collaborate with CVMACHINA - The Chinese Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and the International Veterinary Collaboration for China (IVCC), a consortium of leading veterinary medical schools in the United States and United...
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Merial Acquires Newport LaboratoriesFRANCE & US – Merial, the Animal Health division of Sanofi, has announced that it has acquired Newport Laboratories, a privately held company based in Worthington, Minnesota, and a leader in autogenous...
Pioneering IMF Technology Boosts Profit in PorkUK – Pioneering new technology, unique in the UK, is being used by JSR Genetics to enhance the flavour of pork by reintroducing more marbled meat, without adding back fat.
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
JSR Launches ‘Faster Finishing’ BoarUK - Pig and Poultry Fair 2012 will see the launch of a keenly anticipated new Sireline, the ‘faster finishing’ JSR Geneconverter 800m Boar, by leading global pig breeders, JSR Genetics.
Consider Summer Infertility Now!UK - While it may seem early to be discussing summer infertility, many breeding herds on pig farms have predictable dips in fertility associated with seasonal — or unseasonal! — weather, warns Paul...
Scottish SPCA Accreditation for Meat PlantsSCOTLAND - Two Scottish meat processing plants have become the latest to be approved by the Scottish SPCA for their pork production and pig welfare standards.
Monday, April 02, 2012
Leading Family Feed Businesses MergeUK - Feed specialists Massey Bros (Feeds) Ltd and Harpers Home Mix Ltd have merged to create a business manufacturing and distributing over 250,000 tonnes of animal feed per year.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Anpario Acquires Meriden Animal Health LimitedUK - Anpario plc, one of the leading suppliers of natural high performance feed additives to enhance health, growth and sustainability in global agriculture and aquaculture markets, has acquired Meriden...
Betagro in Northeastern Expansion DriveTHAILAND - As part of its goal to become the country's leading integrated pork supplier, Betagro Group plans to expand its processing operations, the latest of which is in Khon Kaen, while looking for...
German Pig Slaughterers on Consolidation CourseGERMANY - Over the past years, German pig slaughterers sought only to increase slaughter capacity. Now a phase of consolidation seems to have started.
Genesus Global Market Report - CanadaCANADA - As I write this the morning of 22 March (two days into official spring) it’s 11 degrees Celsius (52 degrees Fahrenheit) on its way to 25 degrees (78 degrees Fahrenheit). Yesterday at the second...
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Gilt Edged Return UK - Buying Government gilts in most countries is a safe and sound investment but without spectacular returns however the challenges in the Eurozone now mean that even these are not without risk, writes...
Meriden Exhibits at Ildex Viet NamVIET NAM - Meriden Animal Health Limited exhibited at Ildex Viet Nam last week, welcoming the opportunity to greet old and new customers alike.
ForFarmers Group to Acquire BOCM PAULSNETHERLANDS & UK - BOCM PAULS has announced today that ForFarmers Group, which has its Head Office in The Netherlands, is to acquire BOCM PAULS through the acquisition of all of the shares of Agricola...
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Genesus Dominates National, Global ResultsCANADA - The official results for all Canada 2011 purebred swine registrations were announced at Canada Swine Breeders Annual Meeting Toronto, 26 March 2012.
Pork Commentary: Lean Hog Future Prices Languish US - Last Friday June lean hog futures closed at 92.225/lb., the lowest daily close of June lean hog futures in the last 9 months, writes Jim Long.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
McDonalds Steps Up Support for FarmersUK - McDonald's is to launch a long-term programme to support British and Irish farming, it was announced last week. Developed in response to major challenges facing British and Irish agriculture, Farm...
Friday, March 23, 2012
JBS Revenue Rises but Profits FallBRAZIL - Brazilian based meat processor, JBS saw its revenue rise by 12.9 per cent over the last year to R$61.797 billion compared to R$54.713 billion in the 2010 financial year.
Genesus Global Market Report - USAUS - Margins continued to deteriorate since the end of February as hog prices dropped while meal moved higher and corn stayed relatively flat over the past two weeks, writes Doug Lenhart, General Manager...
Danish Crown Closes Down Department in HadsundDENMARK - Danish Crown's department in Hadsund will close down before the end of September 2012. Production will be moved to other Danish Crown facilities, which will affect approximately 110 employees...
Thursday, March 22, 2012
SEC Complaint Over False Animal Welfare ClaimsUS - The Humane Society of the United States filed a legal complaint with the US Securities and Exchange Commission over violations of federal securities law by Merriam, Kansas-based Seaboard Corporation,...
Cherkizovo Completes Share Buy-backRUSSIA - Russian integrated meat producer, Cherkizovo Group has has completed the buy-back programme initiated on 28 September 2011.
Marfrig and Brasil Foods in Asset SwapBRAZIL - Marfrig and Brasil Foods (BRF) are carrying out the asset swap that was announced in a deal between the two companies last year.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Pfizer Strengthens Ties to Humane AssociationUS - As part of its ongoing philanthropic support of strategic animal health initiatives, Pfizer Animal Health contributed a total of $20,000 to the American Humane Association (AHA) and the National Future...
MSD Symposium Draws 400 Eastern European VetsHUNGARY - More than 400 veterinarians from Eastern Europe learned about the latest innovations and products from MSD Animal Health at the company’s recent scientific symposium in Budapest, Hungary.
PIC Grows Production of Camborough BreedersPHILIPPINES - Uni-rich Agro Industrial Corp., a customer-turned-multiplier in Tarlac, will be all set to supply its homegrown PIC stocks by June.
Nutreco Completes Divestment of HendrixGLOBAL - The European anti-competition authorities have approved the acquisition of Hendrix by the ForFarmers Group as announced on 16 November 2011.
Meriden to Exhibit at Ildex Viet NamVIET NAM - Meriden Animal Health Limited will be exhibiting at Ildex Viet Nam from 22 to 24 March 2012.
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