http://www.pigprogress.net/ (c) 2013, Reed Business http://www.pigprogress.net/Growing-Finishing/General/2013/5/Russia-to-build-large-feed-mill-to-meet-pig-feed-demands-1258463W/ http://www.pigprogress.net/Growing-Finishing/General/2013/5/Russia-to-build-large-feed-mill-to-meet-pig-feed-demands-1258463W/ A large feed mill with a production capacity of 500 tonnes of feed per day is to be built in the eastern part of Russia. The mill will supply feed to a new pig farm (also in the planning) with a capacity of 300,000 pigs – originating from Ireland, a rarity for Russia. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:00 +0200 http://www.pigprogress.net/Home/General/2013/5/Dive-into-latest-Pig-Progress---now-available-online-1258020W/ http://www.pigprogress.net/Home/General/2013/5/Dive-into-latest-Pig-Progress---now-available-online-1258020W/ With a slightly refreshed look & feel, we hope to be even better able to offer you the latest developments in the international pig industry. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:30:00 +0200 http://www.pigprogress.net/Growing-Finishing/Nutrition/2013/5/Lallemand-Bactocell-Drink-authorised-in-Europe-for-pigs-1258420W/ http://www.pigprogress.net/Growing-Finishing/Nutrition/2013/5/Lallemand-Bactocell-Drink-authorised-in-Europe-for-pigs-1258420W/ Lallemand Animal Nutrition has announced that its lactic acid bacteria Pediococcus acidilactici MA 18/5M is now authorised by the European Commission for use in drinking water for weaned piglets, pigs for fattening, laying hens and chickens for fattening (Regulation (EU) No 413/2013 ). Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 +0200 http://www.pigprogress.net/Pork-Processing/Markets/2013/5/UK-meat-firms-visit-to-Hong-Kong-a-success-1258372W/ http://www.pigprogress.net/Pork-Processing/Markets/2013/5/UK-meat-firms-visit-to-Hong-Kong-a-success-1258372W/ A trade mission by British firms to a huge show in Hong Kong proved a great success. Fri, 17 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200 http://www.pigprogress.net/Breeding/General/2013/5/Cause-of-seasonal-infertility-in-sows-studied-at-ISU-1257279W/ http://www.pigprogress.net/Breeding/General/2013/5/Cause-of-seasonal-infertility-in-sows-studied-at-ISU-1257279W/ Animal scientists at Iowa State University, in Ames, IA, United States are searching for reasons and solutions for seasonal infertility in sows, including what may be the first scientific study of insulin’s possible role in the problem. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 +0200 http://www.pigprogress.net/Breeding/General/2013/5/German-swine-reproduction-figures-grew-3-last-year-1257216W/ http://www.pigprogress.net/Breeding/General/2013/5/German-swine-reproduction-figures-grew-3-last-year-1257216W/ Swine sow reproduction figures have grown by 3% in the economic year 2011-2012. Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 +0200 http://www.pigprogress.net/Breeding/Housing/2013/5/STUDY-Group-housing-no-impact-on-sow-behaviour-health-1257235W/ http://www.pigprogress.net/Breeding/Housing/2013/5/STUDY-Group-housing-no-impact-on-sow-behaviour-health-1257235W/ An updated recent US literature study concluded that productivity, physiology, health, and behaviour do not differ among individually or grouped sows during gestation. Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 +0200 http://www.pigprogress.net/Pork-Processing/General/2013/5/BPEX-New-Pig-Industry-Scholarship-1255655W/ http://www.pigprogress.net/Pork-Processing/General/2013/5/BPEX-New-Pig-Industry-Scholarship-1255655W/ A new Pig Industry Scholarship at Harper Adams University is aiming to help raise the profile of the exciting range of career opportunities in the pig industry, covering the allied industries as well as pig production. Wed, 15 May 2013 08:00:00 +0200 http://www.pigprogress.net/Pork-Processing/Markets/2013/5/France-Pig-farmers-cause-road-blocks-meat-inspected-1255832W/ http://www.pigprogress.net/Pork-Processing/Markets/2013/5/France-Pig-farmers-cause-road-blocks-meat-inspected-1255832W/ French pig farmers are experiencing a major loss in earnings, they say that it is due to foreign meat making its way into the country. As a result, some farmers have set up road blocks in the West of France in order to inspect meat trucks. Wed, 15 May 2013 08:00:00 +0200 http://www.pigprogress.net/Pork-Processing/Markets/2013/5/Livestock-producers-should-expect-bright-future-1255868W/ http://www.pigprogress.net/Pork-Processing/Markets/2013/5/Livestock-producers-should-expect-bright-future-1255868W/ More efficient land use, a stalled demand for corn ethanol and increased demand for meat in developing countries should help boost the livestock industry in coming years, according to a Purdue University agricultural economist. Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200 http://www.pigprogress.net/Health-Diseases/Outbreaks/2013/5/ASF-in-Belarus--20000-pigs-culled-1255917W/ http://www.pigprogress.net/Health-Diseases/Outbreaks/2013/5/ASF-in-Belarus--20000-pigs-culled-1255917W/ While authorities and heads of the pig farm Vostochni continue to deny the occurrence of an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak at the beginning of May, farm workers are convinced that the company is hiding information from the media. Wed, 15 May 2013 06:00:00 +0200 http://www.pigprogress.net/Pork-Processing/General/2013/5/Kemin-Challenges-opportunities-for-meat-production-1255752W/ http://www.pigprogress.net/Pork-Processing/General/2013/5/Kemin-Challenges-opportunities-for-meat-production-1255752W/ To support the animal nutrition and health industry, Kemin invited key European industry players to discuss the relationship between nutrition, health, environment and industry profitability. It is clear that these topics are the key drivers in tomorrow’s animal production, offering both challenges and opportunities to the industry. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.pigprogress.net/Pork-Processing/General/2013/5/AMI-Video-tour-of-pork-plant-1254140W/ http://www.pigprogress.net/Pork-Processing/General/2013/5/AMI-Video-tour-of-pork-plant-1254140W/ The American Meat Institute (AMI) released a video tour of a pork slaughter plant hosted by leading animal welfare expert Temple Grandin, Ph.D., professor of animal science at Colorado State University. Tue, 14 May 2013 08:00:00 +0200 http://www.pigprogress.net/Pork-Processing/Meat-Companies/2013/5/China-Tianli-Agritech-sells-black-hog-products-in-Wuhan-1254230W/ http://www.pigprogress.net/Pork-Processing/Meat-Companies/2013/5/China-Tianli-Agritech-sells-black-hog-products-in-Wuhan-1254230W/ Tianli Agritech, Inc., a leading producer of breeder hogs, market hogs and black hogs, headquartered in Wuhan City, China, announced that it has started to sell its branded black hog products through retail outlets in Wuhan City. Tue, 14 May 2013 08:00:00 +0200 http://www.pigprogress.net/Growing-Finishing/General/2013/5/Pigs-taking-a-bath-in-Vietnamese-heat-1254486W/ http://www.pigprogress.net/Growing-Finishing/General/2013/5/Pigs-taking-a-bath-in-Vietnamese-heat-1254486W/ Vietnam is one of Asia’s most pork-loving countries – so many pig farms can be found around Ho Chi Minh City. Meet pork 
production, Vietnamese style – combined with cashew nut 
production and a special way to keep the pigs cool in the 
tropical heat. Tue, 14 May 2013 07:30:00 +0200 Finishing pigs relaxing around the water basin at Ngo farm.