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Adifeed is a private company, with 20 people working full time since 2007.

PIC, a division of Genus plc and the world’s leading swine genetics company, staged its inaugural China symposium for the country's leading pig producers in Wuhan on May 18 and 19. Timed to coincide with the company's presence at the China Animal Husbandry Expo in the same city, the event drew an invitation-only crowd of more than 200, including guests from Australia, South Korea, New Zealand, Philippines and Vietnam.

On 4th June, BobMcDonnell (Governor of Virginia) announced that a Chinese importer would purchase 790-thousand-ton American soybeans from PerdueAgribusiness.

TechMix, along with Midwest Ag, is receiving the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) 2013 Ag Innovator of the Year award for the new soy protein technology, NutriVance.

• First international company using cell culture technology to produce biopharmaceuticals in China • Investment of over 35 million Euro • Up to 65 new jobs

The Monogastric Centre of Excellence was present with a poster: Effect of administration of a single-dose of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM-I 1079 on incidence of neonatal diarrhea.

Alltech is launching a new mineral management program that aims to help their customers feed less organic trace minerals to their livestock and get optimal performance results.

Now is the time to be thinking of worming your pig herd, reminds Ian Watson, ABN’s National Pig Specialist, who warns of the cost implications of harbouring a worm burden.

Genesus is pleased to announce the signed contract between Russian Company Ariant of the Chelyabinsk Region and Genesus Inc.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NYSE:SFD) and Shuanghui International Holdings Limited today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement that values Smithfield at approximately US$7.1 billion

Long known for the strong animal health product portfolio, TechMix has now formalized their nutrition products offerings within their new TechMix Nutrition business group.

More than 200 guests celebrated the inaguration of DELACONs new production plant.

In the future, Agromek will continue to be held every other year at the end of November. The next Agromek exhibition will be held during the period 25th to 28th November 2014 (inclusive).

Nedap will exhibit at the World Pork Expo 2013 in Des Moines. This year, Nedap will present various new products for the first time in North America, which broadens the company’s product range for the swine industry.

TOPIGS Research delivers: improved fertility and mothering ability with genomic selection

Lallemand Animal Nutrition is pleased to announce that its lactic acid bacteria Pediococcus acidilactici MA 18/5M is now authorized by the European Commission

Promote consistent summer feed consumption for positive impact potential on sow breeding, lactation and long-term performance.

A recent trial conducted by scientists at JSR Genetics has revealed that it is possible to take pigs to heavier weights without this having a negative impact on profit margins.

A new partnership between JSR Genetics and Swedish processors HKScan will see the establishment of a Hampshire nucleus herd in the UK, meaning future supplies of boars and semen from this exceptional terminal sire are secure.

HKScan will acquire 100 per cent of Swedish Nordic Genetics and thus exclusive rights to Nordic Genetics' NG Hampshire genetics, which form the basis for the well-known Swedish pork Scan Piggham. The genetics have received increased international recognition for the flavourful meat and unique qualities.

Suffolk-based pig equipment specialists, Quality Equipment, has produced a new brochure on feed handling systems.

Zoetis invites European swine veterinarians leaving their prints in their symposium and in the ESPHM 2013 congress.

Continual advancements in biosecurity at JSR’s AI studs mean more producers than ever are benefiting from high health status animals.

VIV Russia has announced details of the conference programmes, to be held from Tuesday 21 until Thursday 23 May at the Crocus Exhibition Centre in Moscow