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“Securing our future is not a spectator sport,” urged Dr. John U. Thomson, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University.

The International Pig Topics - VIV Asia Pig Personality Award went to Dr Orapin Sukpiriyagul. She is a nutritionist who, over the years, has been the backbone of one of Thailand's leading agribusinesses, Betagro.

John T. Waddell, DVM, MBA, Sutton, Neb., was selected Swine Practitioner of the Year by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians. He is a food animal practitioner in Sutton, Neb., where he has practiced since 1981.

The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) would like to congratulate Les Aliments Lucyporc for becoming Canada's first integrated pork processing plant to be registered and granted approval for the export of pork products to the European Union.

Dr. Rodney “Butch” Baker, Ames, Iowa, was installed as the 40th president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians during the association’s annual meeting in Dallas, Texas, March 10

Combined company positioned for sustainable growth through scientific innovation and a stronger, more diversified product portfolio

Pig producers across European Union and beyond will remember the 24 months of 2007 and 2008 as a sharp adjustment to a change in market conditions. The combination of weakening slaughter prices with dramatic increases in the cost of feed reduced their margins by €25 per 100 kg of pig carcass.

Marcus Rhodes was elected as a new independent member of the Board. Mr. Igor Babaev was elected Chairman of the Board at the Board meeting held after the Extraordinary General Meeting.

Genus, a world leading animal genetics company, is pleased to announce significant advances in its strategy for expansion in China with progress being made in both the bovine and porcine sectors.

On 1 January, Karsten Ambrosen, 48, was appointed branch manager for pigs in SKOV A/S.

This morning Danish Crown’s Pig Production Board Committee proposed closure of some of the group’s Danish activities.

World's biggest agricultural machinery exhibition in November 2009 - All global agricultural machinery suppliers already registered - 2,000 exhibitors expected

Smithfield Foods, Inc. today released additional details of a restructuring plan that will consolidate and streamline the corporate structure and manufacturing operations of its pork group and make the company more competitive.

Cherkizovo OJSC, one of Russia’s leading integrated and diversified meat producers, is pleased to announce that it has recently won several awards for its high quality products.

Moscow, Russia – February 13, 2009 – Cherkizovo OJSC, one of Russia’s leading integrated and diversified meat producers, launches a new range of products for active people.

Based on preliminary results, Zhongpin generated record revenues of approximately $540.0 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, an increase of approximately 85.3% from $291.4 million in 2007.