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TOPIGS is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan M. Retales, DMV as manager of TOPIGS Philippines with effect from May 2009.

Aqualevel drinking valves, which automatically maintain water levels in the troughs of suckling sows, are now available in kit form for farmers who wish to do the fitting themselves. The kit includes the plastic vacuum-operated diaphragm valve and a 1m length of stainless steel water-pipe.

Although AI now accounts for 75-80 per cent of pig services nationally, the boar is still a very important animal on most farms and is used extensively to provide cover for sows both naturally and artificially inseminated on the farm.

NOVUS International Inc. has signed an agreement with Chr. Hansen Inc. to provide BioPlus 2B to the swine industry in the U.S.

Four new agricultural futures to be launched in July 2009

As of today the Vitamex group has acquired the remaining 50% of the shares from DKSH in the three Chinese joint ventures.

Former Vice-Minister of Agriculture Zhang Bao Wen emphasises importance of strong China-Germany partnership. New office incorporates Lemken and Grimme

The frequency of VIV China has changed. The dynamics of the Chinese market resulted into a clear wish of Chinese visitors and exhibitors for an annual trade show. The Chinese represented 75% of the total number of exhibitors at VIV China 2008.

Over 8,000 expert visitors from all regions in Russia – Exhibition grows by around 5 per cent – Important platform for further development of animal production in Russia

The VITAMEX and the INVE group have reached an agreement on the sale of all shares of Premix Iberica, the Spanish premix activity of the INVE group, located near Toledo, Spain.

CPF continues to invest in the foreign lands. The latest move is the investment on feed mill and launch of integrated swine business in the Russian Federation. With great potential for growth, the production is aimed to satisfy the huge local demand and future export.

As part of Sweden’s efforts to strengthen animal welfare in the EU and internationally, the Ministry of Agriculture is arranging a conference on animal welfare during the Swedish Presidency of the EU.

The fourth edition of VIV Russia took place from 26-28 May 2009 at the Crocus Exhibition Center in Moscow. Despite the deep recession, in which both the Russian livestock sector as the Russian economy is embedded (-5%), VIV Russia 2009 welcomed 6,335 visitors which is an increase of 14% in comparison to 2008. The number of foreign visitors increased from 25% to 30%.

Over the next few weeks IGA supermarkets will start to use distinctive labels to help Australian consumers more clearly identify and buy Australian grown pork.

The UK pig industry is witnessing a renewed resurgence in the south of the UK, according to JSR’s latest employee Len Phoenix. Len, who started working for JSR in May, takes on the job of UK Key Account Manager for the South and, as he explains, is happy to be back at the sharp end of pig production

Leland Tollett, interim president and chief executive officer of Tyson Foods, Inc., today named Archie Schaffer executive vice president, corporate affairs, a new position that is intended to enhance and expand the company’s role in the business community. Tollett also announced that Sara Lilygren, Tyson’s vice president, federal governmental relations in Washington, D.C., will move to Springdale, AR, to become senior vice president, external relations at the end of June.