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The two companies announced the signing of a share purchase agreement in February that was subject to the approval of Bioniche shareholders.

As a result of HKScan’s long-term research and development work, HK Rypsiporsas® rapeseed pork will be completely GMO-free starting in September.

The Government has made £90 million available for UK centres for innovation as part of its strategy to make UK farming more competitive, productive, resilient and sustainable.

For more than seven years Boehringer Ingelheim has been funding independent European research projects related to Porcine Circovirus Type 2 (PCV2) infection and associated diseases.

Because of welfare considerations many EU countries have introduced legislation which increases the area of solid flooring in pens.

TOPIGS is pleased to announce the appointment of Ramon Jimenez as General Manager of TOPIGS Philippines.

AllAboutFeed in association with Victam International will present for the second time the FIAAP Animal Nutrition Award in April 2014.

The purpose of a hospital pen on the pig farm is to provide a comfortable environment in which to treat ill pigs and give them a good chance of recovery

Dr. Darrell Neuberger named Technical Services/Allied Industry Veterinarian of the Year.

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has developed two tours in conjunction with the 2014 World Pork Expo for visitors who want a further glimpse into U.S agriculture.

Quality Equipment has produced a purpose-made weaner trolley to hold piglets during such routine tasks as injecting as well as for transporting weaners from the farrowing pens to the grower house.

Dr. Michelle Sprague was installed as the President of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians at the association’s 45th Annual Meeting in Dallas

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) held its 45th Annual Meeting in Dallas, TX. March 1 - 4, 2014.

The CMA and the IMS are leading a “Child Hunger Challenge” to raise money for child hunger and malnutrition projects in conjunction with this year’s congress

Pauline Mooney, Executive Director, South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork (Pork CRC).

Kaija Korolainen is appointed new Yara Chief HR Officer, effective 1 June 2014.

New organization to strengthen the aquaculture and yeast derivatives activities.

A new ‘MOT’ service for buildings to help pig farmers run their controlled-environment houses more efficiently is being introduced by ARM Buildings.

Claudio Faúndez has been named Livestock Equipment Sales Representative for Latin America.

The 6th edition of Pig, Poultry & Dairy Focus Asia was a great success with over 400 attendees from over 25 different countries.

With spring just around the corner, it is a good time for pig producers to check up on feed bin hygiene, advises ACMC veterinary consultant, Paul Thompson.

Ecolab Inc. announced that it has acquired AK Kraus & Hiller Schädlingsbekämpfung, one of Germany's leading commercial pest elimination service providers.

The JSR Farming Group has launched a new initiative to help farmers increase profitability and yields by using waste from pig production units.

The National Pig Farmers Union has published a listing of Russia’s 20 largest pork producers on its website. Cherkizovo Group rose from third to second place based on the results of 2013.