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For the first time jointly organised by the European College of Porcine Health management and the European Association of Porcine Health Management, the 4th European Symposium of Porcine Health management (ESPHM) will be held from 25-27 April 2012 in Bruges (Belgium).

Pig and Poultry Fair 2012 will see the launch of a keenly anticipated new Sireline, the ‘faster finishing’ JSR Geneconverter 800m Boar, by leading global pig breeders, JSR Genetics.

Jenkins brings more than 15 years of experience in animal health to Pfizer.

The recently awarded grants, totaling near £800k, have been allocated to projects firmly focused on efficiency and sustainability, highlight JSR’s on-going commitment to scientific advances supporting industry growth.

Danish Crown's department in Hadsund will close down before the end of September 2012.

Pioneering new technology, unique in the UK, is being used by JSR Genetics to enhance the flavour of pork by reintroducing more marbled meat, without adding back fat.

In Kalmar, in the south of Sweden, Van Aarsen International shall supply, build and towards the end of 2013 start up a 90 tons per hour feed mill.

Markus Dedl, CEO of Delacon Biotechnik, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bohumir Simerda Ing., as Director of Innovation and Research.

While it may seem early to be discussing summer infertility, many breeding herds on pig farms have predictable dips in fertility associated with seasonal — or unseasonal! — weather

Feed specialists Massey Bros (Feeds) Ltd and Harpers Home Mix Ltd have merged to create a business manufacturing and distributing over 250,000 tonnes of animal feed per year.

Dr. Tim Snider was named the 2012 recipient of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation Hogg Scholarship.

Dr. Tara Donovan was installed as the President of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians at the association’s 43rd Annual Meeting in Denver, Colo.

DB Schenker has been selected as the third-party logistics provider with responsibility for its operations.

Over the past years, the german pig slaughterers knew only one motto: increasing the slaughter capacity. Now a phase of consolidation seems to be started.

BOCM PAULS has announced today that ForFarmers Group, which has its Head Office in The Netherlands, is to acquire BOCM PAULS through the acquisition of all of the shares of Agricola Group.

VIV Asia 2013 and Aquatic Asia 2013 Roadshow – start firstly in Yangon to boost cooperation on the production and technology regarding livestock and aquaculture industry.

In the UK pig industry there is currently a gilt that is not only a safe and sound investment but is producing spectacular returns. The JSR Genepacker Gilt.

Subject to shareholder approval of the nomination, the Board intends to appoint Mr. Emerson as Chairman, replacing Purdy Crawford who will retire from the Board following the annual meeting.

The meeting drew 1004 total attendees including 558 paid registrants and a record 164 students.

American beef and pork took center stage across western Russia this month with high-profile participation in an international culinary competition.

New Zealand pork producer Chris Trengrove has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork, replacing Sam McIvor as the Board representative of Essential Participant, New Zealand Pork.

Maple Leaf Foods is pleased to announce its support for the negotiations between Canada's federal government and the Government of Japan towards achieving a free trade agreement that could significantly benefit Canada's agri-food sector.

More than 400 veterinarians from Eastern Europe learned about the latest innovations and products from MSD Animal Health at the company’s recent scientific symposium in Budapest, Hungary.

Ceva and ProBioGen announced the signature of a multi-product license agreement for the use of ProBioGen’s AGE1.CR® avian cell line in the industrial production of viral animal vaccines.