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New abattoir to improve access to safe and affordable pork in Uganda
Ugandans are eating more and more pork. Nearly 3.5 kg per head every year and rising. But there is a massive shortage of pig abattoirs.

Dr. Pearse Lyons, Alltech president and founder, dies at 73
Dr. Pearse Lyons died on Thursday, March 8, due to an acute lung condition that developed during his recovery from heart surgery.

Combined heat and power plants in agriculture
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plants can make farmers less dependent on energy providers. International EnergyDecentral 2018 trade fair will show solutions for new and existing plants.

Ugandan Emma Naluyima describes her thriving pig+crop farm at the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture
Emma Naluyima is a smallholder farmer and private veterinarian in Uganda who has integrated crop growing and livestock raising to build a thriving, profitable and environmentally friendly farm enterprise for her and her family.

Stonehaven incubate appoints Dr Mark Heffernan as CEO
The company, which officially launches this month at the Human Biotech and Animal Health Summit in Boston, has been formed as a vehicle for human biotechnology companies to expand their innovations into the animal health sector.

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Check piggery ventilation carefully during polar weather
A warning to farmers to check minimum ventilation rates in their piggeries, following the prolonged cold spell, has been issued by an environmental specialist.

Digital animal farming theme at EuroTier 2018
EuroTier exhibitors will be presenting their latest solutions at the Hanover Exhibition Center from 13 to 16 November 2018, and the DLG, together with partners from industry, science and consulting, will explain the importance of digitization for modern livestock farming, with examples explained in special features and forum events.

HKScan to launch joint venture in China
Finnish Rypsiporsas® (Omega-3 Pork) differentiates from the competition with superior quality and responsible production.
Topigs Norsvin implements PRRS resistance in breeding value estimation

The construction of Semen Cardona’s new AIC in the Philippines are progressing apace
The new artificial insemination center (AIC) of Semen Cardona in the Philippines is going to become real during this semester, this current year 2018 the production of high-performance semen doses is going to be started from imported specimens from the best European genetics.

Hypor Libra*: Greater gains with less labor
The expression “time is money” is especially true for pork producers, because time and money are the two things that are always in short supply; or at least, they used to be.

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Vion Pork starts pilot with Vion long term price (LTP)
In March 2018, Vion Pork will launch a pilot for closed pig farms with the Vion long-term price system (LTP).

Russian Baltic Pork Invest Group expands
Russian Baltic Pork Invest (RBPI) invests heavily in pig production in Kaliningrad and the Nizhny Novgorod region in Russia. SKOV supplies ventilation to the new housing units. All livestock houses are connected to the FarmOnline management program, so feed and water consumption are automatically captured and monitored.

Dr. Ajay Awati enters EW Nutrition product management team
Dr. Ajay Awati joined the company’s product management team as Global Category Manager Enzymes.
Stonehaven announces end to US acquisition

Market Leading Move East by D’Orsogna
D’Orsogna currently supplies Woolworths, Coles and Metcash stores around Australia. The new facility will far exceed the standards for export approval and the south-east Asian market will become a focus in the medium term.

Perstorp substantially increases its focus on Feed & Food and appoints Roger Mann as new EVP
Feed & Food becomes a separate Business Area within Perstorp and Roger Mann is appointed Executive Vice President for the new BA.

2018 European PRRS Research Award open for submissions until July 1st

Pig conference explores the role of natural marine calcium and mineral sources to optimise wellbeing
‘Advances in Nutrition for Future Challenges’ seminar, held in Armagh, will investigate the severity of gastric ulcers in swine and the role of natural marine calcium and mineral sources in optimising pigs' wellbeing.
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Bazooka Farmstar expands their Full Throttle Series product line
Bazooka Farmstar announced the extension of their Full Throttle Series trailer line at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY earlier today.

Gzella becomes a part of Sokolow
The Sokolow Group - one of the leading companies in the Polish meat market -announces its intention to buy the companies belonging to the Gzella Meat Group, a well-known and valued meat producer in the northern part of Poland.
Bluestar Adisseo announces closing of Nutriad acquisition


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