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Roseworthy pig production course serves up a taste of science
‘Pig Production – Science into Practice’, an annual course designed to raise understanding of pig production, from conception through to processing and the management required in between, was held at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy campus from February 4 to 14.
Circular Organics™ completes Millibeter transaction
The Belgian company Millibeter has been acquired by Circular Organics™ – a division of the Insect Technology Group™. The group also owns the insect company AgriProtein. Millibeter is now part of this group and will be rebranded as Circular Organics™.
Ceva announces changes to Global Manufacturing and Supply, Innovation & R&D leadership
As Ceva finalizes its latest 2020-2025 strategic plan, the company recently made the following significant changes to its leadership team.
Thermo Fisher Scientific launches new generation PRRSV molecular diagnostic kit in swine
VetMAX PRRSV EU & NA 2.0 Kit’s advanced design better detects and differentiates fast-mutating virus strains.
AgriProtein is evolving
AgriProtein’s holding company is accelerating and broadening its global mission to develop sustainable, insect-based nutrient recycling solutions. The holding company will change its name in the coming weeks to the “Insect Technology Group”, or ITG for short.

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Small nipple, great effect
Big Dutchman drinker reduces water consumption and amount of slurry.
AB Vista unveils industry’s first dual action microbiome activator at IPPE
A breakthrough dual action product, designed to accelerate the development of a fibre-degrading microbiome, has been launched by AB Vista at the IPPE Expo in Atlanta, USA.
Improved sows reproductive performance with cellular antioxidant supplementation during weaning to estrus
New research presented at the 51st Swine Research Days in Paris, showed how a supplement containing vegetal superoxide dismutase and selenium yeast as primary cellular antioxidants, benefits sows reproductive performance.
Feed and employee safety come first during rennovation at TIER 1 Nutritionals
AB Agri Ltd announces further international expansion of its Primary Diets business
Primary Diets has been selling its UK produced, baby starter feed brands and Premier Nutrition premix in Poland for the last 12 years. Over this time Poland has developed into Primary Diets’ largest export market.
Marshalltown Biosecurity Workshop to focus on risk and caretaker entry
The program uses lecture and activities to demonstrate and identify possible risk events and carrying agents that can compromise a farm’s biosecurity protocols.

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HKScan takes on new territory in the demanding Chinese market
HKScan has landed an important contract with the Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. With its Omega-3 Pork® quality products HKScan is the first company in the Finnish meat industry to get products to Alibaba’s grocery retail reinventing Hema supermarkets and online store.
Rugged Cat® S60 smartphone helps pig farmers improve productivity and efficiency
The integrated thermal camera of the Cat S60 allows users to obtain thermal images that come loaded with instant data, which makes it easier for farmers to make corrections and achieve the proper functioning of their equipment, ensure that the animals are comfortable, and increase overall profitability of their farming business.
Boehringer Ingelheim launches first veterinary vaccines produced in China
The first local manufacturing plant, wholly-owned by a multinational animal health company, focuses on the China swine market.
Chr. Hansen ranked as the most sustainable company in the world
Topping the 2019 global index of the 100 most sustainable companies, as announced during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

Nine emerging technologies here or coming
There is no argument new smart technologies are coming in swine production says Tom Stein, senior strategic adviser for Maximus Systems.
Canon Hired as AASV Director of Communications
Canon accepted the position currently held by Dr. Harry Snelson, who will assume the position of Executive Director on June 1st after 13 years as Director of Communications.
Aherne Innovation Prize at 2019 Banff Pork Seminar shared by two winners
Innovative slat anchor can be positioned without special tools
Screw and washer can then be tightened without problem.
ASF – Poland as the second stop in the series of European biosecurity conferences
Following the first well attended event in Romania last November, yesterday, Copa Cogeca and UECBV organised a second workshop on Biosecurity in Puławy, Poland.
Brian Sullivan: Follow the fat to improve meat quality
Fat may be the most important component of pork that we should be considering for improvement of meat quality. The money is following the fat if you consider our current markets for pork and if you consider which parts of the hog are most valuable today.

