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Grand opening of the joint venture between Evonik China and Shandong Vland Biotech in Qingdao, China.

The Meat Institute unveiled a new logo and brand identity reflecting its dynamic, forward-looking approach.

Dr. Angela Baysinger was installed as president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians.

The 28th IPVS congress (2026) will be held Ho Chi Minh City from June 16 to 19, 2026.

The World Veterinary Association (WVA) and Ceva Santé Animale (Ceva) are pleased to announce the winner of the Animal Welfare category in the forthcoming WVA Global Veterinary Awards, as Dr. Sheilah Robertson, based in Gainesville, Florida, United States.

HKScan and Lantmännen ek för, the acquirer of the business, intend to close the transaction during March 2024.

Acquisition aims to strengthen the company’s portfolio and innovation goals.

International program with conferences, industry events, themed Spotlights and Expert Stages. Over 2,000 EuroTier exhibitors already registered.

Dr. Matt Allerson was named the 2024 Swine Practitioner of the Year by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians.

Royal Agrifirm Group, a Dutch agricultural cooperative, active worldwide in the production and supply of products and services for animal feed and the cultivation and protection of crops, announces the appointment of Benoit Anquetil as its new Strategic Portfolio Management Director Specialties and BU Director EMEA. As a seasoned industry expert with over three decades of experience, Anquetil started his journey with the company on February 19th, 2024.

Pig farmers, research centers and higher education institutions will be working together in the EU-funded project ‘WelFarmers’ where more than 50% of the pig production in Europe is represented in the consortium formed by eight European countries.

The 27th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress (IPVS Congress) and 15th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management (ESPHM) are taking place as a joint event from 4th – 7th June 2024 in Leipzig, Germany.

The award recognizes her dedicated involvement with the Miracle of Birth Center at the Minnesota State Fair.

The ASAS Midwest Annual Meeting is being held from March 10-13 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison, Wisconsin.

Westerbeek brings more than 30 years of industry experience to his new role.

Dr. Renwick is the second category winner to be announced in the run up to the Awards ceremony which will take place on the 17th of April during the 39th World Veterinary Association Congress (WVAC), in Cape Town, South Africa.

As swine sales manager at NOVUS, Nate Snyder helps customers implement solutions in all phases of pork production.

Hypor strengthens its presence in the US swine market with strategic acquisition of KC Air Pork LLC (KCAP) breeding stock.

Dr. Doherty is the first category winner to be announced in the run up to the Awards ceremony which will take place on the 17th of April during the 39th World Veterinary Association Congress (WVAC), in Cape Town, South Africa.

The new plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky was built to support a significant expansion of its bacon production capabilities.

WB Control: Comprehensive monitoring of the entire biogas plant for optimum performance.

Royal Agrifirm Group has appointed Stefan Bulthuis as its Chief Financial Officer with effect from 1 April 2024. He will take over this role from Margret Kleinsman, who has chosen not to extend her term of office. She will stand down on 31 March 2024.

Smithfield Foods has named Brendan Smith as its chief marketing officer and Allyson Bouldon as its chief ethics and compliance officer.

Backed by Horizon Europe and led by HIPRA, the 4-year project bets on the potential of live attenuated vaccines to develop an effective, enduring, and secure solution against ASF virus, contributing to animal welfare, global economic stability, and rural communities.