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In Newsweek's 2012 ranking, Smithfield Foods finished 328th among the 500 largest U.S. businesses, compared to the company's 417th "green ranking" by Newsweek one year ago.

Nearly 50 pork professionals from production systems across the United States were nominated for the Honoring Pork Caregivers program, which was initiated this year to recognize individuals who consistently put forth the extra effort to exceed expectations.

Coles today announced that it will meet its commitment to phase out sow stalls in all Coles Brand fresh pork, ham and bacon production a year earlier than planned and will stop selling Coles Brand caged eggs from the New Year.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced a new interactive website, SmithfieldFoods.com, focusing on sharing "good food" with audiences by celebrating the connections made when gathering around the table, exchanging ideas for preparing food for special occasions and providing practical information that's easy to find.

Premiering at EuroTier 2012, the Animal Welfare Information Center widens the scope of animal production issues presented at the world's foremost event for the livestock farming industry.

Proactive approach can improve herd performance and boost profitability.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded Harrisvaccines a $1 million-plus contract to develop a vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease, one of the world’s most economically devastating animal diseases.

Innovations combine welfare needs of sows and piglets with efficient production techniques.

Frankfurt am Main-based DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft e.V.) and DLG Service GmbH today announced the appointment of Peter Grothues as Managing Director of the Exhibitions Department.

For the first time, the BIOMIN World Nutrition Forum was held outside of Austria.

Purina Animal Nutrition announces the hiring of Rebecca Bierlein for the Great Lakes area of the Northeast region.

PRODUMIX granted "BREED CHINA", the country most notable digital magazine and pig reference in the sector throughout China, an interview with the directors and technical manager.

U.S. pork exports in August were down 6 percent in volume (175,310 metric tons) and 7 percent in value ($495.5 million) compared to a year ago, but these totals were up 10 percent and 6 percent, respectively, from the previous month’s performance.

Tyson Foods, Inc. announced it is launching a program to personally audit the treatment of animals at the livestock and poultry farms that supply the company.

Alltech vice president, Aidan Connolly, presenting at the IFIF-FAO joint meeting, predicted a contraction of 3 – 5%.

Rick joins Anitox from Merck Animal Health, where he was Director of the company’s U.S. Integrated Livestock Business Unit, a role in which his major responsibilities included the development and initiation of long-term poultry and swine business strategies, identification and implementation of business processes and the enhancement/alignment of people to drive sustainable growth.

Bruno Silva (32) works for TOPIGS as a researcher and nutritionist. He received the Pork World Industry Award during the Pork Expo 2012 and the Latin American International Swine Congress in Curitiba.

Breeders David and Sue Morgan of Pockthorpe near Driffield have been named Farmers Weekly Pig Farmer of the Year at a glittering ceremony held at the Grosvenor Hotel in London’s Park Lane.

Robert Lutz and Wolfgang Pfeiffer, have combined forces and established a new 650 place sow unit on a green field site in Baden- Wurttemberg, Southern Germany, and decided to use Hermitage Genetics due to their high health status, prolificacy, conformation and excellent fattening results being achieved by existing Hermitage customers in Southern Germany.

Anitox has 35 years experience in antimicrobial and mould-control technology in livestock feeds and raw materials.

Cherkizovo has completed the construction of modern production facilities in Lipetsk, Tambov and Voronezh regions.

Shane Meyer strives to optimize productivity and financial return for the farm owners of the Plymouth Ag Group, Diller, Neb. He implements new technology where feasible and strives to help his personnel develop superior animal husbandry skills.

Agromek, which will be held during the period 27th to 30th November (inclusive) will present a total of 237 New Product exhibits including 25 New Product exhibits which are completely new within the EEC.

VIV China has once again profiled itself as an international platform for products, knowledge and technology for the Chinese animal protein production industry.