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.

Incentives for Dutch Producers to Leave Industry
NETHERLANDS - The southern Dutch province of North Brabant is proposing a financial incentive worth €6.5 million for intensive livestock farmers to leave the industry.

New Study on Evolution of Pigs
NETHERLANDS - A new project at Wageningen University Research will study the genetic make-up of 12 pig species.

EPP Congress 2010 in Eindhoven, Netherlands
NETHERLANDS - On Wednesday, 14 October 2009, the official starting signal for the EPP Congress 2010 in Eindhoven was given.

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...

ERC Boost for Research on Genomics, Probiotics
NETHERLANDS - Two researchers at Wageningen University have received substantial research grants from the European Research Council (ERC).

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.

Observe Your Pigs for Early Warning of Tail-Biting
NETHERLANDS - A researcher at Wageningen University has found that the way the position of a pig's tail can give the herdsman early warning of a future tail-biting problem.

Study Shows Rats Involved in Spreading MRSA
NETHERLANDS - Rats might play a role in the spread and persistence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcous aureus (MRSA) on pig farms, according to research from the Centre for Infectious Disease...

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....

Dutch Eat Most Organic Pork in Europe
NETHERLANDS - More organic pork is eaten in the Netherlands than in any other European country.

Better Welfare for Pigs in Trial Housing
NETHERLANDS - Scientifically designed houses and pens for pigs increase animal welfare, but from an economic point of view these are difficult to implement on existing pig farms.

Dutch Scientists Grow Meat in a Petri Dish
NETHERLANDS - Researchers at Eindhoven University have succeeded in growing artificial pork in a laboratory.

Pigs Play a Role in Spread of Hepatitis E
NETHERLANDS - Pigs play a role in the exposure process of humans to Hepatitis E virus (HEV), a Dutch scientist has recently revealed.

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.

Warning over H1N1 Risk in Big Pig Farms
NETHERLANDS - Supersized pig farms may be a source of H1N1 flu, four Dutch village doctors in Limburg province have said. Protests have been held against the planned building of large pig- and chicken-rearing...

Wageningen to Study Behaviour for Better Welfare
NETHERLANDS - Wageningen University, together with other partners, has received funding for three projects that will investigate the effect of social interactions in pigs and hens with the view to improving...