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Thad Simons steps up to new role as Senior Executive Advisor to the Board

The JLF10 SWAP is a pen for loose nursing sows, including a special feature for keeping the sow in a crate during the first critical days right after farrowing.

There is still plenty of scope for pig farmers to improve their efficiency — that’s the message that national genetics company, ACMC, will be delivering at the British Pig & Poultry Fair.

One of Vietnam’s leading farming companies has invested in JSR’s world-class genetics alongside the consultancy services of Checkfarm, to establish a nucleus farm and develop their business strategy.

- $5.4 billion deal creates world’s second-largest animal health company. - Combination will increase Elanco’s product portfolio, expand its global commercial presence, and enhance manufacturing and R&D capabilities. - Combined organization is committed to leading the animal health industry in delivering innovation and customer value.  

Mercedes is a Veterinarian Doctor with a Master’s Degree in Business.

A product heralding a major breakthrough in pig management will be launched at the British Pig and Poultry Fair.

The results from the extensive biosecurity research conducted by the industry for many years, in addition to the experience in feeding piglets around the world, provide strong evidence regarding the safety of commercial plasma.

The Houska Prize (Houskapreis) -Austria’s largest private award for applied sciences research- is the latest in a string of celebrated recognitions for outstanding achievements in mycotoxin research at Biomin.

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. today announced that it has closed its wiener production facility on Brockley Road, Hamilton and transferred production to its new prepared meats facility in Hamilton.

A recent online promotion for U.S. pork the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) conducted with China’s leading business-to-consumer platform, Tmall.com, drew rave reviews from Chinese consumers and strong results for U.S. pork suppliers.

Australian pork producers and sows in their care are successfully transitioning to group housing as part of the concerted efforts to produce high integrity Australian pork.

Colibacilosis in weaned piglets and starting fattening period is a persistent and growing problem. A good diagnosis can be the key to solve diahorrea and Oedema disease outbreaks.

Arcos Dorados announced plans to further raise its leadership in animal welfare in its supply chain.

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.