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JSR: Lifetime sow performance - a key indicator of profit

Pigs per sow per year and numbers weaned have always been the main performance criteria adopted by pig producers to judge the success of their business. Both are useful indicators, indeed JSR have a commercial target of 25 pigs per sow per year, but it is important that producers keep an open mind on how they can measure unit efficiency and productivity.

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EU approves Novus feed additive for all species

Novus International, a leader in animal health and nutrition is proud to announce the European Union registration of MINTREX chelated trace minerals as feed additives for all species.

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ACMC: Still potential to boost sow output

Rapid progress in sow productivity in commercial pig herds is still possible, according to Yorkshire-based pig-breeding company ACMC.

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Scope of work: Specialist to provide consulting on business management of pig farming

CHF, a US-based, non-profit, international development and humanitarian assistance NGO, is trying to facilitate the development of the nascent pork industry in Mongolia by implementing an 18-month Pork Value Chain Development Program.

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Chile will have the first swine research center in South America

After a year and a half of work and continuous meetings, last March was approved the construction of the first swine research center in South America was agreed, it will be situated in the locality of Pirque on the outskirts of Santiago.

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AgFeed Industries, Inc. Announces Major Hog Production Complex

AgFeed Industries, Inc. announced that it has agreed to invest in a hog production project in conjunction with Xinyu City in Jiangxi province.

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Germany - Pork industry report

Pork is by far Germany's most significant meat product. Production in 2009 of 5.25mn tonnes was more than double the combined total production of poultry, beef and lamb that year. Pork production saw rapid growth in the second half of the last decade expanding 22.0% from 2004 to 2009. As production has risen, there has been rapid changes in the structure of the sector.

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VIV Europe is about to open its doors for the international animal protein industry

Only 2,5 weeks to go before VIV Europe opens its doors from 20-22 April at the Jaarbeurs Exhibition Centre Utrecht, The Netherlands. Over 570 exhibitors from 39 countries covering 25,187 m2 booked their stand at the international platform for innovations in the animal protein industry. This means over 25,000 m2 full of innovations!

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Conditions for breeding at fattening

Do the accommodation conditions for your fattening pigs comply with the welfare normatives? Find out with the new test on welfare during fattening.

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New book forms basis for discussion on agricultural policy

From the earliest days of European unity, agricultural policy has always occupied a central position. Over the years, the policy has undergone various radical reforms and another new radical change awaits us in 2013.

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China- Total output of meat in 2009 up by 5.0 percent

The output of meat maintained steady growth and the total output of meat in 2009 reached 75.09 million tons, up by 5.0 percent. Of this total, the output of pork was 48.89 million tons, up by 5.8 percent.

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New report reveals the environmental and social impact of the 'livestock revolution'

A new report by an international research team explores the impact of the global livestock industry on the environment, the economy and human health.

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East meets West at EuroTier 2010

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.

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USA - Iowa pork facts

At the end of 2008, Iowa had 8,300 hog operations. Approximately 30 million hogs are raised in Iowa each year.

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AgFeed Industries, Inc. Announces Record Revenues for 2009

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.

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Poultry and pig sector in Argentina

The report made by Wageningen UR gives an overview of the current husbandry and management practices in the poultry and pig sector in Argentina related to animal welfare. The research centered on a description of the broiler, layer and pig sector in Argentina, the regulatory framework in force in Argentina with respect to animal welfare and a survey on husbandry practice in the poultry and pig sector.