Improve feed conversion to cut costs
Pig producers could save nearly £9 per pig by improving their finishers’ feed efficiency by 0.54.
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Guatemala confirms two new outbreaks of classical swine fever
The outbreaks ara located in Ipala (Chiquimula) and Pastores (Sacatepequez).
Progress for pigs in 2012
A surge of fast-food giants, pork producers, and grocers move to phase out gestation crates for pigs.
European Union: dioxins and PCBs report shows drop in dietary exposure over last decade
The report reveals a general decrease in dietary exposure to dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs, comparing the period 2008-2010 with 2002-2004, of at least 16 % and up to 79 % for the general population.
LAST CALL for Alltech's new graduate scheme
The program, launched earlier this year, closes for entries on 31st July and offers recent graduates a truly international and unique experience with successful candidates going into future managerial and leadership positions within Alltech.
MSD Animal Health Introduces PANACUR® AquaSol for Swine in Europe
New formulation of field-proven dewormer helps ensure uniform distribution and dosing for effective control.
900 high genetic merit JSR pigs delivered to China
The animals were on route to Hubei Jinxu JSR Breeding Limited, the joint venture between JSR and Chinese pig producers Hubei COFCo, to create a brand new Nucleus herd.
What Europeans think of food security, food quality and the relation between agriculture and the countryside
More than 90% of EU citizens find quality and price an important factor when buying food, and more important than origin (71%) and brand (47%).
Strategic project funding by Pork CRC board
At its June meeting, the Board of Directors of the CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork approved $2.7 million worth of second round R&D funding for 2012-2013.
Russia: new outbreaks of African swine fever confirmed
The outbreaks are located in Tver and Volgograd regions.
Drought sends corn higher
The drought is hitting a wide swath of the corn belt, including Iowa and Illinois, the two largest corn-producing states.
PIC Implements Imputation of Selection Candidates
PIC is pleased to announce the continued acceleration of genetic improvement by successfully developing and routinely implementing imputation of 60K SNP genotypes for nucleus selection candidates.
Local agents in Asia to promote UK Genetics
JSR Genetics, the leading international pig genetics company, has made strong inroads into the expanding Asian market by securing two new highly experienced agents, in Vietnam and Thailand.
Third-party Audit of Murphy-Brown Facilities Again Endorses Continued ISO-14001 Certification
Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced today that a third-party audit of its Environmental Management System at Murphy-Brown LLC facilities found 'zero' non-conformances.
3 tips to improve sow feed efficiency
When working to meet feed efficiency goals, McManus evaluates particle size of the diet, ration waste and replacement rates.
Joins Ufac-UK's Woolfox Mill team
Sarah Sleight has been appointed customer services assistant by specialists feed manufacturer, Ufac-UK