Topigs Norsvin implements PRRS resistance in breeding value estimation
Topigs Norsvin has recently implemented selection for increased natural resistance to PRRS by using the WUR SNP in breeding value estimation.
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The construction of Semen Cardona’s new AIC in the Philippines are progressing apace
The new artificial insemination center (AIC) of Semen Cardona in the Philippines is going to become real during this semester, this current year 2018 the production of high-performance semen doses is going to be started from imported specimens from the best European genetics.
Hypor Libra*: Greater gains with less labor
The expression “time is money” is especially true for pork producers, because time and money are the two things that are always in short supply; or at least, they used to be.
Vion Pork starts pilot with Vion long term price (LTP)
In March 2018, Vion Pork will launch a pilot for closed pig farms with the Vion long-term price system (LTP).
Russian Baltic Pork Invest Group expands
Russian Baltic Pork Invest (RBPI) invests heavily in pig production in Kaliningrad and the Nizhny Novgorod region in Russia. SKOV supplies ventilation to the new housing units. All livestock houses are connected to the FarmOnline management program, so feed and water consumption are automatically captured and monitored.
Dr. Ajay Awati enters EW Nutrition product management team
Dr. Ajay Awati joined the company’s product management team as Global Category Manager Enzymes.
Perstorp substantially increases its focus on Feed & Food and appoints Roger Mann as new EVP
Feed & Food becomes a separate Business Area within Perstorp and Roger Mann is appointed Executive Vice President for the new BA.
2018 European PRRS Research Award open for submissions until July 1st
Boehringer Ingelheim funds three research projects against swine disease PRRS with a total of €75,000
Pig conference explores the role of natural marine calcium and mineral sources to optimise wellbeing
‘Advances in Nutrition for Future Challenges’ seminar, held in Armagh, will investigate the severity of gastric ulcers in swine and the role of natural marine calcium and mineral sources in optimising pigs' wellbeing.
Novel pork proposals make for good reading
APRIL’s first call for research proposals to enhance the competiveness and sustainability of the Australasian pork industry attracted 40 submissions.
Bazooka Farmstar expands their Full Throttle Series product line
Bazooka Farmstar announced the extension of their Full Throttle Series trailer line at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY earlier today.
Gzella becomes a part of Sokolow
The Sokolow Group - one of the leading companies in the Polish meat market -announces its intention to buy the companies belonging to the Gzella Meat Group, a well-known and valued meat producer in the northern part of Poland.
Bluestar Adisseo announces closing of Nutriad acquisition
This transaction is part of Adisseo’s strategy to become one of the worldwide leaders of specialty additives in animal nutrition.
MSD Animal Health names 2018 High Quality Pork Ph.D. award recipient
Ana Carolina Lopes-Antunes, DVM, Ph.D., is the recipient of the 2018 High Quality Pork Ph.D. Award in support of research in swine health, production and welfare.
UK first for Indiana pig farmers
Precision pig farming is the way ahead for sustainable, green, resource-light systems which are kind to both pigs and people. That is the vision of a group of influential visitors from Indiana.
AB Agri announces appointment of José Nobre as Chief Executive Officer
AB Agri, the agriculture division of Associated British Foods plc (ABF), has announced the appointment of José Nobre as CEO.