Topigs Norsvin invests in new central test station with CT scan in Canada
The test station will be the central point of a new breeding structure in Canada.
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The 2017 Allen D. Leman swine conference celebrated Bob Morrison’s legacy
The 2017 edition of the Allen D. Leman swine conference held in St. Paul, MN will be remembered as a special one: a tribute to our dear friend and colleague Dr. Bob Morrison whose untimely passing earlier this year stunned the swine world.
Stonehaven team goes from strength to strength
Stonehaven Consulting has added further expertise to its already impressive team by appointing Brian Kopp as a Partner.
Semen Cardona and PIC to collaborate in the new AI stud Tarazona, in Spain, to hold 300 boars
Last Friday, September 15th, Semen Cardona and Pig Improvement Company Spain (PIC) signed a collaboration agreement for the new Gene Transfer Center Tarazona , with a capacity for 300 boars.
Iowa State University Animal Science Faculty Involved in First-ever Big Data and Livestock Production Conference
A first of its kind conference focusing on the use and managing of big data as it pertains to research in production agriculture is a reality thanks to efforts of three Iowa State University animal science faculty and others who are part of the Livestock High-Throughput Phenotyping and Big Data Analytics steering committee.
Challenging the Status Quo on Pig Handling
Low-stress handling techniques show that moving pigs does not need to be a challenge.
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Hypor Partners with Biotronics to Improve Accuracy and Safety in Ultrasound Scanning
BioQStation is a new product under development that integrates the BioSoft Toolbox II with BioQscan autoprocessing technology and the BioPigLift.
Tulip Ltd announces investment in UK farming
Leading food company Tulip Ltd, part of the Danish Crown group, has today announced its acquisition of UK pig producer Easey Holdings Ltd.
Another Workplace Agreement on Pork CRC Industry Placement Program
Her appointment would further enhance Portec’s capacity for developing training for Murdoch veterinary students and making more resources available to Australian pork producers.
Hanoi workshop held on providing safer pork products in Vietnam
The workshop brought together more than 80 key stakeholders from the livestock, animal health and public health sectors of Vietnam to find ways to make sure that pig production, processing and sale of pork is safer.
Hypor Increases Genetic Progress with New Testing Station in Sichamps, France
The feeding stations will further strengthen the Hypor Maxter and Magnus program, which has strongly improved in leanness and meat percentage over the past years.
INNOV’SPACE 2017
The Innov'Space event allows exhibitors to promote their new products and services presented for the first time at a Livestock Expo in France.
Cherkizovo: striving to be one of top 5% most efficient pig producers in the world
The ambition of Cherkizovo is clear and simple: They want to be one of the best. The Russian company wants to belong among the top 5% pig producers in the world when it comes to production efficiency and lowest cost price.
First Shipment of Hypor Genetic Stock Imported to Distributor San Martin de Porres in Peru
Hypor recently exported 270 purebred pigs to distributor Huerta San Martin de Porres in Peru as part of Hypor’s expansion in Latin America.
Student placement will help monitor piggeries
As data services assistant, Liv will be analysing performance data from new and existing ARM piggeries that are monitored under a system provided by Farmex.
New strong cooperation of Danish companies creates an international focal point in Herning
14 Danish producers within the pig industry have chosen to think outside the box and to be creative by establishment the Danish Pig Academy.
Greengage Lighting makes strategic acquisition of Isotera’s assets
Isotera developed the iPower inductive energy technology that reduces the installation cost to compensate for the increased outlay of LED lighting.
New Hypor Libra* Sow Reduces Feed Costs From Farrow to Finish
The Hypor Libra* (pronounced Libra star) is the world’s most ‘prolificient’ sow: the sum of prolific and efficient.
Vasant Narasimhan appointed CEO of Novartis
Novartis announces CEO Joseph Jimenez to retire from Novartis in 2018. Vasant Narasimhan appointed CEO, effective February 1, 2018.
Formic acid on EU register of feed additives as hygiene condition enhancer
Formic acid is recognized in all three of these functional groups: 1a (preservatives), 1k (silage additives) and 1n (hygiene condition enhancers).
APSA 2017 a scientific investment that makes sense
APSA President, Dr Pat Mitchell of Australian Pork Limited, said the 16th APSA offered registered delegates a seat at the table, alongside national and international authorities.
Animal Welfare a major focus as the World’s veterinarians meet in Korea
The World Veterinary Association (WVA) with Ceva Santé Animale (Ceva) recognize 6 outstanding veterinarians for their commitment to promoting the welfare of Animals.
Experts release U.S. policy roadmap to reduce antibiotic use in food animals
Leading physicians, veterinarians and other experts outline key steps for policymakers, food companies and food purchasers, and medical groups to help tackle the antibiotic resistance crisis.
Osborne's FAST Start wean-to-finish feeder named Producer Choice at World Pork Expo
Osborne’s new wean-to-finish feeder combines both gravity-flow feeding with Osborne’s no-waste, mechanical-flow feed delivery system, a signature feature of the Big Wheel family of feeders, also offered by Osborne.