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There has never been a better time for pig producers to save energy — and they can claim up to £20,000 for doing so, points out Nick Bird, director of Reading-based energy control specialists, Farmex.

Following recognition under the UFAS feed approval scheme UK pig farmers now have access to a new product, Digeston-K, a feed supplement that can improve sow productivity by at least one pig per sow a year.

A new AI station has been commissioned in Malta, using stock, expertise and equipment from Britain.

Held at the Hanover Exhibition Centre, in Germany, the international flavour of the show is best highlighted by the number of overseas visitors, some of which are expected to come from Vietnam.

Cherkizovo is pleased to announce that it has won gold and silver medals in the 2010 awards at Prodexpo, the largest annual food exhibition in Russia and Eastern Europe

Dr. Paul Ruen was installed as the president of the AASV at the association's annual meeting in Omaha, Neb. He succeeds Dr. Butch Baker who is now immediate past president. Dr. Randy Jones has ascended to president-elect. The newly elected vice president is Dr. Tara Donovan.

AgFeed Industries, Inc., one of the largest independent hog production and animal nutrient companies in China, today announced record levels of revenue in both of its operating units: hog production and animal nutrition.

OJSC Cherkizovo Group one of Russia's leading integrated and diversified meat producers, is delighted to announce the proposed acquisition of two greenfield pork complexes which is expected to increase the Group's current production capacity in the high-margin pork business by almost 30%.

As of 2013, the European Union has made new requirements for gestated sows. The ordinary static crate will be phased out by law but there are other solutions. A high level of efficiency, an improved working environment and more animal welfare is the outcome of the popular and flexible gestation crate, JB5000 from Jyden Bur – a Danish company with an international perspective.

Elanco, the animal health division of Eli Lilly and Company, today announced that Lilly has signed an agreement to acquire the European rights to a portfolio of certain Pfizer Animal Health products.

Sanofi-aventis exercises its option to combine Merial with Intervet/Schering-Plough in a new equally-owned Joint Venture with Merck

Campofrio Food Group S.A announces that on the date hereof it has entered into an agreement with meat processing Caroli Group companies to integrate the business of such group with the meat processing business of Campofrio Food Group in Romania and develop the business together in Romania and other territories.

Feed additive producer Perstorp is pleased to announce that Ing. André Vermuë has joined the company as Area Sales Manager for the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

With the launch of Animal Protein.net today, VNU Exhibitions introduces online match-making for the worldwide markets for animal production and processing.

Diseases associated with PCV2 infection (PCVD) belong to the most devastating diseases in swine worldwide. Fortunately, since a few years, losses attributed to this disease complex can be controlled very effectively by vaccinating piglets.

The 10th edition of VIV Asia will mark its position as one of the top-4 international trade shows like never before. VNU Exhibitions and NEO do not only expect significant growth of product presentations among the 500 returning exhibitors, the organisers also foresee many new exhibitors who will participate under one of the three new labels at VIV Asia 2011.