Press releases - News

The Houska Prize (Houskapreis) -Austria’s largest private award for applied sciences research- is the latest in a string of celebrated recognitions for outstanding achievements in mycotoxin research at Biomin.

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. today announced that it has closed its wiener production facility on Brockley Road, Hamilton and transferred production to its new prepared meats facility in Hamilton.

A recent online promotion for U.S. pork the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) conducted with China’s leading business-to-consumer platform, Tmall.com, drew rave reviews from Chinese consumers and strong results for U.S. pork suppliers.

Australian pork producers and sows in their care are successfully transitioning to group housing as part of the concerted efforts to produce high integrity Australian pork.

Colibacilosis in weaned piglets and starting fattening period is a persistent and growing problem. A good diagnosis can be the key to solve diahorrea and Oedema disease outbreaks.

Arcos Dorados announced plans to further raise its leadership in animal welfare in its supply chain.

The two companies announced the signing of a share purchase agreement in February that was subject to the approval of Bioniche shareholders.

As a result of HKScan’s long-term research and development work, HK Rypsiporsas® rapeseed pork will be completely GMO-free starting in September.

The Government has made £90 million available for UK centres for innovation as part of its strategy to make UK farming more competitive, productive, resilient and sustainable.

For more than seven years Boehringer Ingelheim has been funding independent European research projects related to Porcine Circovirus Type 2 (PCV2) infection and associated diseases.

Because of welfare considerations many EU countries have introduced legislation which increases the area of solid flooring in pens.

TOPIGS is pleased to announce the appointment of Ramon Jimenez as General Manager of TOPIGS Philippines.

AllAboutFeed in association with Victam International will present for the second time the FIAAP Animal Nutrition Award in April 2014.

The purpose of a hospital pen on the pig farm is to provide a comfortable environment in which to treat ill pigs and give them a good chance of recovery

Dr. Darrell Neuberger named Technical Services/Allied Industry Veterinarian of the Year.

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has developed two tours in conjunction with the 2014 World Pork Expo for visitors who want a further glimpse into U.S agriculture.

Quality Equipment has produced a purpose-made weaner trolley to hold piglets during such routine tasks as injecting as well as for transporting weaners from the farrowing pens to the grower house.

Dr. Michelle Sprague was installed as the President of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians at the association’s 45th Annual Meeting in Dallas

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) held its 45th Annual Meeting in Dallas, TX. March 1 - 4, 2014.

The CMA and the IMS are leading a “Child Hunger Challenge” to raise money for child hunger and malnutrition projects in conjunction with this year’s congress

Pauline Mooney, Executive Director, South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork (Pork CRC).

Kaija Korolainen is appointed new Yara Chief HR Officer, effective 1 June 2014.

New organization to strengthen the aquaculture and yeast derivatives activities.

A new ‘MOT’ service for buildings to help pig farmers run their controlled-environment houses more efficiently is being introduced by ARM Buildings.