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For the fifth time, the European PCV2 Research Award sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim funds research projects related to Porcine Circovirus Type 2 (PCV2) infection and associated diseases. Nine high quality research proposals were submitted from seven different countries (UK, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, and France).

Fostera™ PRRS*, a modified-live vaccine for growing pigs from Pfizer Animal Health, brings a new high standard of innovation to the costly battle against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) respiratory disease.

An initiative started in 2009 to help pig farmers improve their performance, using developments in IT and monitoring expertise, has come to fruition with the simultaneous launch of two major projects with a total funding of £459,000.

The company is expanding in Asia and other markets worldwide and is looking for distribution partners in the different regions.

It has been reported that the gut damage (villous atrophy) in piglets following rotavirus infection can persist for up to 30 days.

Groundbreaking partnership between Academia and Industry aims to provide an unparalleled online learning experience to help meet the needs of an evolving veterinary profession.

OJSC Cherkizovo Group one of Russia’s leading integrated and diversified meat producers, announces the launch of production modules at three new pork complexes.

Galvanised by their success in Pekin duck genetic selection as part of the joint venture created in 2009, the Grimaud group and Guyomarc’h VN are joining forces once again to take on another challenge, this time in pig genetics.

FRESTA® F, the world’s first and only proven phytogenic zootechnical feed additive, is approved for use by the EU.

When leaders of the world’s largest agricultural products importer and the largest agricultural products exporter meet in constructive dialogue, only good outcomes are to be expected.

With diets costing $50 to $60 per tonne more than budget all farms are looking for feed cost relief.

2012. 278 companies from 24 countries presented an extensive range of innovative technologies and procedures for animal keeping and feeding.

Executing its strategy to strengthen its animal health portfolio Bayer HealthCare has signed an agreement to acquire the Animal Health business of KMG Chemicals, Inc.

Over 130 specialized companies from 18 countries are participating in the upcoming VIV/Ildex India 2012 trade exhibition which is opening at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre on 22 Februay.

Pfizer Animal Health announces the appointment of Steve Sornsen, DVM, MS, to senior director, Veterinary Business Solutions. In this newly created role, he will be responsible for leading and implementing efforts for the U.S. Pork Business Unit to help expand veterinary customer relationships.

Five new Board members were appointed at the Board of Directors meeting before the opening of the Banff Pork Seminar in Banff, Alberta.

Our own Animal Welfare Council member, Dr. Temple Grandin, has noted the need for a well thought-out and thorough plan to successfully undertake a transition of this magnitude.

Konyak is one of the first people to benefit from the Pass-on-the-Gift scheme implemented by ILRI under NAIP.

According to year-end statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), exports of U.S. pork, beef and lamb set new records across the board in 2011, reaching all-time highs in both volume and value and exceeding $11.5 billion in total value.

DLG expects well over 2,000 exhibitors from all over the world - From 13 to 16 November 2012 in Hanover

People who need to be recertified as Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus® Advisors under the National Pork Board's PQA Plus® program are invited to attend a session set for April 19 in Ames.

TOPIGS has imported 550 more top breeding pigs into China. This is the third import in three months.

At FIMA 2012 AGRAGEX will carry out a large activity plan including its annual General Board and an important inward commercial mission which will bring 67 companies from 28 countries.

Iowa pork producers are invited to learn more about pig health and growth numbers, and get updates on ventilation management and disease research projects at the 2012 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences scheduled for March 6 - 9. The Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC), Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA), and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach cosponsor this annual series at four sites around the state.