Press releases - News

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.

While it may seem early to be discussing summer infertility, many breeding herds on pig farms have predictable dips in fertility associated with seasonal — or unseasonal! — weather

Feed specialists Massey Bros (Feeds) Ltd and Harpers Home Mix Ltd have merged to create a business manufacturing and distributing over 250,000 tonnes of animal feed per year.

Dr. Tim Snider was named the 2012 recipient of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation Hogg Scholarship.

Dr. Tara Donovan was installed as the President of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians at the association’s 43rd Annual Meeting in Denver, Colo.

DB Schenker has been selected as the third-party logistics provider with responsibility for its operations.

Over the past years, the german pig slaughterers knew only one motto: increasing the slaughter capacity. Now a phase of consolidation seems to be started.