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PIC Philippines has flown in 1,317 GGP and GP breeders from Canada to stock the first phase of the newly constructed 5,000-sow unit of San Miguel Foods, Inc. (SMFI) in Quezon province.

TOPIGS is pleased to announce the appointment of Glen Illing as regional director of Asia Pacific.

Animine will be present at DPP (12th Symposium on Digestive Physiology of Pigs) in Colorado, USA and at IPVS in Korea.

Leading UK pig genetics company, JSR Genetics have won the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade as recognition for outstanding export success.

Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman has appointed David Lock as chairman of the Western Australian Meat Industry Authority (WAMIA), replacing Kerry McAuliffe who has stepped down after more than a decade in the position.

Dr. Joaquim Segalés has been appointed Director of the Centre de Recerca en Sanitat Animal (CReSA) by the Patronate of the centre, gathered in session on 17th of April, 2012.

Delacon is pleased to announce that Greenvalley International B.V. has been appointed distribution partner for northern Germany as of April 1, 2012.

With over 25 years experience in swine and poultry production, Alex will give technical support to Rubinum Distributors in South Asia in promotion of its star product - a probiotic Toyocerin®

Bioniche Life Sciences Inc., a research-based, technology-driven Canadian biopharmaceutical company, today announced that it is sponsoring two major livestock reproduction conferences this year.

U.S. pork exports remained well ahead of last year’s record pace through February, while beef exports trended slightly lower in volume but posted excellent results in terms of value.

When it comes to swine dysentery, an ounce of prevention can save you a ton.

Project that was init iated by DG ENV of the European Commission is now f inal ised and f ive technical reports are available

Strengthening the technical team at Ufac-UK is Martin Smith, who has been appointed area business manager, Midlands.

The Pork CRC has allocated a set amount of its research funds for shorter term Innovation projects to be funded for 12 months and to a maximum of $50,000.

Merial, the Animal Health division of Sanofi, announced today that it has acquired Newport Laboratories, a privately held company based in Worthington, Minnesota, and a leader in autogenous vaccines with a focus on swine and bovine production markets.

Markus Dedl, CEO of Delacon Biotechnik, is pleased to announce the appointment of Antje Holthausen as Product Manager, Sales and Marketing Division.

For the first time jointly organised by the European College of Porcine Health management and the European Association of Porcine Health Management, the 4th European Symposium of Porcine Health management (ESPHM) will be held from 25-27 April 2012 in Bruges (Belgium).

Pig and Poultry Fair 2012 will see the launch of a keenly anticipated new Sireline, the ‘faster finishing’ JSR Geneconverter 800m Boar, by leading global pig breeders, JSR Genetics.

Jenkins brings more than 15 years of experience in animal health to Pfizer.

The recently awarded grants, totaling near £800k, have been allocated to projects firmly focused on efficiency and sustainability, highlight JSR’s on-going commitment to scientific advances supporting industry growth.

Danish Crown's department in Hadsund will close down before the end of September 2012.

Pioneering new technology, unique in the UK, is being used by JSR Genetics to enhance the flavour of pork by reintroducing more marbled meat, without adding back fat.

In Kalmar, in the south of Sweden, Van Aarsen International shall supply, build and towards the end of 2013 start up a 90 tons per hour feed mill.

Markus Dedl, CEO of Delacon Biotechnik, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bohumir Simerda Ing., as Director of Innovation and Research.