Pork CRC ponders pig feed efficiency flaws
Feed:gain between weaning and sale for producers in Pork CRC’s benchmarking project was 2.4 The desired target was 2.0 from wean to sale.
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Cherkizovo chooses Topigs Norsvin as genetic partner
Russian Cherkizovo Group has chosen Topigs Norsvin as their preferred genetic partner. This means that in the near future, all 90,000 sows will be produced with Topigs Norsvin genetics.
Hypor expands US presence with new hire
Hypor continues to grow throughout the U.S., and the latest addition to their sales team will help accomplish that.
AB Vista to launch industry’s first phytate reference guide at IPPE
The guide will contain details of average phytate levels for a range of raw materials available across the world.
2018 International PRRS Symposium
The 2018 International PRRS Symposium (IPRRS2018) will be held in Chongqing, China from June 11 to 12, in conjunction with The 25th International Pig Veterinary Science Congress (IPVS2018) to provide a world-class meeting dedicated to swine health.
DanAvl now becomes DanBred
DanBred will market, sell and advise on pig genetics worldwide.
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This Good Practice ..Armagh chosen for ‘future looking’ pig conference
Advances in Nutrition for Future Challenges is the name being given to a progressive producers seminar to be held in the Armagh City Hotel, Armagh.
Transatlantic Merger Expands Stoneheaven presence
The merger of two major players in animal health and nutrition consultancy has created an industry presence with transatlantic reach and expertise.
Zoetis Launches Suvaxyn® PRRS MLV In the European Union
New modified live vaccine (MLV) against Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus for the active immunization of pigs.
New Swine Claim for Lincomix® Provides Flexible Dosing for M. hyo
Now Lincomix® can be administered at 100 to 200 grams per ton of feed for 21 days to reduce the severity of respiratory disease associated with M. hyo.
Banff Pork Seminar 2018 Aherne Prize winners tell their stories
This year two winners shared the prize. Winner for what they term the "ghost gate" were Lyle and Maaike Campbell, Birnam Pork, Arkona, Ont. Winner for the loose housing pen-within-a-pen innovation was Scott Hyshka, Mountain Vista / Sunterra Farms, Drumheller, Alta.
How does Hypor spell carcass quality? S-T-A-R
The Hypor Libra* (pronounced Libra Star) gives you both in merging the best genetics from Canada, France and Spain to enhance carcass quality.
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- Nuscience receives Factory of the Future Award for the third time
- IRTA-CReSA: study on the ASF virus that caused the outbreak in Spain
- FMD and Africa swine fever tighten South Africa Pork supply in 2026
- ASF Spain: Expansion of the high-risk zone
- African swine fever successfully eradicated in Saxony, Germany
Antibiotic reduction - EW Nutrition launches new website
The plan is to update the information platform on a continuous basis with background information, latest findings as well as scientific results.
SowBridge Educational Series continues to provide quality programming
SowBridge is designed to improve the understanding and application of various tools and techniques involved in daily care of the breeding herd and piglets.
Enterprise merit award in Export Category
This award is given by the Castilla La Mancha regional Government (Spain) to the companies having proved an export activity and trajectory.
PorkBridge Educational Series Returns for Thirteenth Year
This low-tech program features topics important to those who work with grow-finish operations and are presented by recognized industry experts.
Recombinetics and DNA Genetics form alliance to end surgical castrations of swine
Alliance aims to improve swine health and well-being.
Iowa State develops new Crush Margin App for hog and cattle producers
The margin is calculated every Wednesday using the futures close on that date.
New Extension Swine Specialist Brings Experience and Enthusiasm to Iowa Pork Industry Center Position
As the new swine extension program specialist with the Iowa Pork Industry Center, Amanda Chipman said her academic and industry experiences have prepared her well for this unique opportunity.
VIV Personalities 2018
We are now seeking nominations for the 2018 VIV European Personality Awards which will be awarded on the opening day of VIV Europe (20th June 2018) in Utrecht, The Netherlands.
HIPRA awards the prize for the best academic record in the master’s degree in swine health and production
With this initiative, true to its commitment to the future of Animal Health, HIPRA shows its backing for the continued training of professionals in the swine industry and emphasizes its commitment to co-operation between universities and industry.
New research highlights opportunity to improve the iron status of piglets
Iron deficiency could be reducing the performance of piglets post-weaning, despite the routine use of iron injections and feed supplements.
Hypor's New Facility Opens Doors to the Future
Successful companies don’t react to change; they drive it. With that in mind, Hypor recently opened the doors on a new state-of-the-art facility in Sichamps, France. In the process, they offered a window to the future of pork production and demonstrated that for Hypor and its clients, the future is now. The renovation to modernize and expand this 400-sow unit was an expensive one, but the return on investment is significant.
Miratorg produces 230 thousand tons of pork for January- September 2017
“Miratorg”, Russia's major meat producer, increased pork production by 1% to 230 thousand tons of pork in slaughter weight for January-September 2017.