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Smithfield Foods announced today that several of the company's United States facilities received a total of 49 awards this year from the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) for their environmental achievements.

BIOMIN will unveil Mycofix® 5.0, a fully re-formulated, all-in-one mycotoxin risk management solution for livestock at the VIV Asia 2015 in Bangkok.

The Courtland Ave. facility was originally constructed in 1924 and owned by Schneider Foods.

The accurate diagnosis of Haemophilus parasuis is set to be significantly improved due to a new molecular diagnostic tool

A refreshing new design and responsive features will allow users an improved browsing experience.

Increase in customer demand for plant’s premix products boosts efficiency, product quality

Over the past eight years, 23 research projects have been awarded with 25,000 euro each.

Mecàniques Segalés has set up a new slurry treatment mobile plant in the Netherlands, through its distributor Jovas Agro International BV

Officials will evaluate benefits of multiple vaccination strategies

Magapor, S.L. and Bretanha Importação e Exportação recently signed an important and ambitious cooperation agreement 

Responsible use of antibiotics can save swine producers money and improve the control of common swine diseases such as ileitis (PPE)

Organizational Realignment and Senior Management Appointments Better Support Smithfield's Market Position as a Global Leader in Branded Packaged Meats

With more than 12,000 visitors, the AgroFarm exhibition in Moscow on February 3 – 5, 2015, reached its best attendance figures yet

Dr. Christopher Rademacher joined the faculty at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine as the Swine Extension Veterinarian in December

Ruth Kimmelshue has been appointed to a corporate position, joining an executive team responsible for overseeing Cargill’s international animal protein and salt operations, effective March 1, 2015.

The Extraordinary General Meeting discussed the recommended public offer for Nutreco N.V. by SHV investments Ltd, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of SHV Holdings N.V., and passed a number of resolutions conditionally connected with this offer.

BPEX is now using thermal imaging to help assess the condition of pig housing as part of its ‘closing the gap strategy’.

At a recent meeting of the Canadian Pork Council (CPC), Mr. Rick Bergmann received the country-wide support of his peers, and will lead the charge for the Canadian pork industry in the upcoming year at the CPC’s helm as its Chair.

Open to scientists worldwide, this award is about recognition and rewarding outstanding scientific achievement in animal nutrition and health, as well as sustainable farming.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced today that Robert W. (Bo) Manly IV, executive vice president and chief synergy officer, has retired from the company effective Friday, January 30, 2015.

The “Mycotoxins in Focus: Trends, Facts, and Effects” conference is set to provide an insight into the latest mycotoxin trends and occurences to delegates at VIV Asia 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand.

In June 2014, Cargill Pork announced a commitment to group housing of sows at company-owned farms, with the original completion date set for Dec. 31, 2015

Egbert Knol was awarded this for his many contributions to pig breeding and breeding management as a result of his work to understand and select for important production traits like maternal traits, mothering ability and piglet survivability.

Pig nutritionists and formulators can use different tools to optimise diets.