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Pig producers across European Union and beyond will remember the 24 months of 2007 and 2008 as a sharp adjustment to a change in market conditions. The combination of weakening slaughter prices with dramatic increases in the cost of feed reduced their margins by €25 per 100 kg of pig carcass.

Marcus Rhodes was elected as a new independent member of the Board. Mr. Igor Babaev was elected Chairman of the Board at the Board meeting held after the Extraordinary General Meeting.

Genus, a world leading animal genetics company, is pleased to announce significant advances in its strategy for expansion in China with progress being made in both the bovine and porcine sectors.

On 1 January, Karsten Ambrosen, 48, was appointed branch manager for pigs in SKOV A/S.

This morning Danish Crown’s Pig Production Board Committee proposed closure of some of the group’s Danish activities.

World's biggest agricultural machinery exhibition in November 2009 - All global agricultural machinery suppliers already registered - 2,000 exhibitors expected

Smithfield Foods, Inc. today released additional details of a restructuring plan that will consolidate and streamline the corporate structure and manufacturing operations of its pork group and make the company more competitive.

Cherkizovo OJSC, one of Russia’s leading integrated and diversified meat producers, is pleased to announce that it has recently won several awards for its high quality products.

Moscow, Russia – February 13, 2009 – Cherkizovo OJSC, one of Russia’s leading integrated and diversified meat producers, launches a new range of products for active people.

Based on preliminary results, Zhongpin generated record revenues of approximately $540.0 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, an increase of approximately 85.3% from $291.4 million in 2007.

Danish Crown already has several case ready production units operating in Europe.

TOPIGS International announces a US distributor agreement with the Zierke Company in Morris, Minnesota (US).

Truth is, pork producers manage their businesses responsibly. They have established the proper guidelines, regulations, staffing and management to assure the safety of their animals, employees, the environment and ultimately consumers' food.

EW Nutrition is pleased to announce the release of PROMOTE PR70, a complete replacement for animal plasma for all types of piglet diets.

Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth, has appointed David Medina, DVM, to the position of International Business Manager for Swine products.

Cherkizovo OJSC, one of Russia’s leading integrated and diversified meat producers, announces the commissioning of a slicing line at its Cherkizovsky meat-processing plant and introduces new marketing initiatives.