Iowa State University to lead research to increase pig survivability
A research project led by the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University seeks to increase pork producers’ profits by improving the survivability of their animals.
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New application rate for Econase XT in laying hens and pigs for fattening published
As the most heat resistant xylanase, Econase XT has shown efficacy in broilers, laying hens and pigs, giving benefits across a wide range of feed ingredients in terms of feed efficiency, performance and cost savings.
1st Reproduction Technologies Meeting organized by MB Swine & Magapor
MB Swine and Magapor have hosted and sponsored their first meeting in the USA on the theme “Latest advances and innovations in Swine Reproduction”.
MSD: 2019 High Quality Pork Ph.D. Award
One recent doctoral graduate will be awarded the opportunity to present their research at an upcoming MSD Animal Health High Quality Pork meeting in Asia, Europe or North America.
Tonisity Adds Top-Tier Talent to Customer Success Team
Chad Steinkamp joins the company as director of customer success and Terry Coffman as manager of customer success.
TechMix Global hires Sjors Zuurhout
TechMix Global has hired Sjors Zuurhout to support its international business unit in marketing efforts and distributor relations.
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This time we highlight the Good ..VIV held in China on a yearly basis from 2019 onwards, starting with VIV Qingdao 2019
VIV will be held in China on a yearly basis from 2019 onwards, in response to local industry demand. It marks an important upgrade by the VIV team in terms of content as well as service quality to better serve the Chinese market.
Barr, Smith join Pharmgate Animal Health
Addition adds swine market and technical experience to team.
Time to tame technology
Technology is fine – but it needs to be interpreted. That is the view of Tim Miller after being almost overwhelmed by the amount of data being produced by companies servicing the pig industry throughout Europe.
Monitoring the alarms of all farm locations at all times
“Alarm Dashboard Multifarm” is an extension of the comprehensive farm management system BigFarmNet.
Smithfield Foods announces landmark investment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Global Food Company Expands “Manure-To-Energy” and Other Renewables Projects in North Carolina, Missouri, and Utah.
Miratorg invests 3.8 bln roubles in pig farms in Bryansk region
Russia No. 1 pork producer, invests 3.8 bln roubles in pig farms in Bryansk region with a capacity of 6.8 thousand sows.
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Register now for Roseworthy ‘Science and Practice of Pig Production’ course
Positive feedback from previous participants suggests it’s not to be missed and can be career changing.
Tonisity at EuroTier 2018
It was a successful few days for the Tonisity team with the creation of new leads and contacts across Europe and Asia alongside a lot of positive feedback on the branding and booth display.
PROHEALTH Consortium identifies most significant health threats and solutions for sustainable livestock production in Europe
Five-year project prioritized animal pathologies on farms; identified solutions to improve animal health and welfare; and evaluated performance of vaccination and precision farming to predict, detect and prevent diseases.
Stonehaven Incubate strengthens team
Stonehaven Incubate has appointed Dr Ellie Virtue as Investment Manager. Dr Virtue is a scientific and commercial professional with experience in start-up human and veterinary biotech companies.
Clean air, healthy swine
University of Minnesota researchers are collaborating to find new applications for groundbreaking cold plasma research.
EuroTier demonstrates the prospects for animal production farmers
155,000 total visitors – 46,500 visitors from outside Germany – International platform and innovation engine for livestock farming – EnergyDecentral: leading trade fair for bioenergy and decentralized energy concepts.
Biosecurity Workshop series planned for Iowa pork producers
Case studies, demonstration and lecture will guide participants in prioritizing the highest ranking risk events for their own operations, with a focus on employee entry, traffic patterns, bench entries and other measures.
Cross-sector cooperation is needed as Antimicrobial Resistance looms large in Thailand
Thai government recently urged for awareness of appropriate use of antimicrobials in human, animal and agriculture from all sectors to help the country achieve the Thailand’s national strategic plan to prevent and mitigate antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
How does Yang Xiang make the cost of raising pigs 3.5 yuan?
Strong cooperation with Silicon Valley has allowed Yang Xiang strive to "reduce by one yuan" moving the pig cost to the 3.5 yuan plan!
CP Foods’ nine-month net profit in 2018 achieved Bt13.85 billion driven by overseas operation
It had reported a 9-month net profit of Bt13.855 billion, rising by 7% due to pork price recovery in Vietnam and Cambodia.
New phytogenic feed additive to address post-weaning challenges
Delacon launches Fresta® Protect for piglets.
Koen van Bergen from Rabobank to Vion
Mr Koen van Bergen, who currently works as Sector manager Pig farming at Rabobank, will be joining Vion Pork as Director Livestock and Supply Chains as of 1 January 2019.