http://www.www.pigprogress.net Your portal on Global Pig Production nl-nl http://www.www.pigprogress.net http://www.pigprogress.net/images/logo_pigprogress_rss.gif 30 158 PigProgress: Your portal on Global Pig Production http://www.pigprogress.net/news/kick-off-meeting-european-piglet-feed-campaign-of-nuscience-8783.html Nuscience organised their first ‘Piglet feed deluxe event’ on Thursday May 10, close to Bruges, Belgium. Thu, 17 May 2012 04:08:00 GMT http://www.pigprogress.net/news/irish-pig-health-society-faces-the-challenges-8768.html The Irish Pig Health Society will hold its 39th symosium and trade fair next week Tuesday in Mullingar Park Hotel in Co. Westmeath. Thu, 17 May 2012 02:57:00 GMT http://www.pigprogress.net/news/guatemala-reports-outbreaks-of-classical-swine-fever-8786.html Classical Swine Fever has been reported in two farm sites in Guatemala. Of a total population of 220 susceptible pigs, 33 pigs were found to carry the virus. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:22:00 GMT http://www.pigprogress.net/news/vet-services-cannot-eliminate-asf-outbreak-near-moscow-8788.html Russian veterinarians have indicated that they are unable to eliminate the infection source for African Swine Fever in the Leninsky district of the Tula region, registered early May. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:05:00 GMT http://www.pigprogress.net/news/ew-nutrition-appoints-radek-nigrin-as-regional-director-8789.html In order to achieve greater presence in the African market, the German company EW Nutrition has appointed Radek Nigrin as regional director into the team. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:04:00 GMT http://www.pigprogress.net/news/research-what-influences-the-risk-of-sow-mortality%3F-8785.html Factors increasing the risk of sow mortality in the lactation unit are pale vulva colour, body leanness, and presence of shoulder ulcers. Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.pigprogress.net/news/research-influence-of-temperature-on-farrowing-and-lactating-sows-8784.html Danish research on the influence of thermal environment on sow performance did not reveal any long-term effects. The sows were able to perform thermoregulatory behaviour and successfully adapt to room temperatures between 15 and 25°C. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:56:00 GMT http://www.pigprogress.net/news/research-factors-uncovered-to-determine-piglet-weight-at-ten-weeks-8782.html Piglet body weight at the end of the nursery phase is mainly determined by season, sex, birth and weaning weight and body weight at six weeks of age. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:06:00 GMT http://www.pigprogress.net/news/automation-in-swine-reproduction-8781.html After the presentation of the GTB prototype in June 2008, this machine realised its first sale in November of the same year, and since then has not ceased seducing professionals. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:59:00 GMT http://www.pigprogress.net/news/babymilk-for-piglets-to-improve-gut-health-and-performance-8780.html The formulation of BabyMilk has been upgraded to improve gut health and growth performance in piglets. This innovation is the first in a series as the Milkiwean team at Trouw Nutrition Belgium will introduce a new product portfolio in the coming months. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:50:00 GMT http://www.pigprogress.net/news/cobiporc-to-deliver-semen-with-multidoses-8779.html French artificial insemination (AI) cooperation Cobiporc announced it will supply prepacked semen to pig breeders who wish to use the AI kit Multidoses. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:38:00 GMT http://www.pigprogress.net/news/feeding-for-30-program-launched-for-30-piglets-per-sow-8778.html Animal feed company Land O’Lakes Purina launches an industry initiative – the ‘Feeding for 30 Program’. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:18:00 GMT http://www.pigprogress.net/news/vietnam-still-under-prrs-attack-8775.html There have been reports of new outbreaks of Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) in the northern provinces of Vietnam. The provinces affected with the outbreak now are Bac Ninh and Lao Cai. Tue, 15 May 2012 12:19:00 GMT http://www.pigprogress.net/news/brazils-feed-prices-put-pig-farmers-on-alert-8774.html Brazil’s animal feed production costs are expected to increase this year by 3-3.5%, according to Ariovaldo Zani, executive VP of Brazil's National Animal Feed Industry Association, Sindirações. Tue, 15 May 2012 12:04:00 GMT http://www.pigprogress.net/news/harrisvaccines-to-receive-award-8772.html Professor and Harrisvaccines Founder and President, D.L. 'Hank' Harris, D.V.M., Ph.D., has been selected to receive the Iowa State University Award for Achievement in Economic Development in Iowa, which recognises faculty and staff members for outstanding ISU-based achievements in advancing the economic development of the state. Tue, 15 May 2012 10:44:00 GMT http://www.pigprogress.net/news/pancosma-launches-new-website-8770.html Following recent changes to its corporate identity, Pancosma has launched a new website. Tue, 15 May 2012 10:29:00 GMT http://www.pigprogress.net/news/uk-pig-producers-attend-event-on-anaerobic-digestion-8769.html Pig producers heard about the importance of feedstock supply for anaerobic digestion (AD) at an open day on James Hart’s farm in Gloucestershire, UK. Tue, 15 May 2012 10:19:00 GMT http://www.pigprogress.net/news/us-pork-exports-post-strong-q1-growth-8764.html US pork exports finished the first quarter 8 percent higher in volume (598,058 metric tons) and 20 percent higher in value ($1.66 billion) than last year’s record pace, according to statistics released by the USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Mon, 14 May 2012 12:32:00 GMT http://www.pigprogress.net/news/vion-operation-wins-health-welfare-award-8763.html Vion’s UK's Brydock Pig Farming operation was named overall winner of the Health & Welfare Award at the 2012 Pig & Poultry Marketing Awards. Mon, 14 May 2012 12:25:00 GMT http://www.pigprogress.net/news/fsis--new-traceback-measures-recall-procedures-8762.html The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced it is sending three documents to the Federal Register announcing several new policy measures that will affect inspected establishments. Mon, 14 May 2012 12:14:00 GMT