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News Archive
Study at reducing pleuritis in slaughter pigs
07 Apr 2008 - A study instigated by the Product Boards for Livestock,
Meat and Eggs together with the Animal Sciences Group, VC Someren and Intervet
investigated whether the number of slaughter pigs with pleuritis can be reduced. Read more >>
Report on hog breeding and processing in China
04 Apr 2008 - Research and Markets has published a new report
assessing the prospects for the policy environment of hog breeding and
processing in China. Read more >>
Free conversion to PigCom pig recording system
04 Apr 2008 - Pig breeding company ACMC has offered free conversion
to their advanced PigCom pig recording system to those producers using the
Easicare programme following the withdrawal of technical support by Agrosoft for
Easicare and H. M. Boot DOS-based systems on 31 March 2008. Read more >>
Grain prices reduce Hungarian pig numbers
04 Apr 2008 - Pigs are becoming scarcer in Hungary due to high feed
prices and competition from industrial farms in the West. Read more >>
Traceability markings for pigs cause trouble
03 Apr 2008 - German slaughterhouses request trace marks for pigs
imported from the Netherlands. The practice of marking the animals is, however,
forbidden in the Netherlands. Read more >>
De Heus acquires feed plant in South Africa
03 Apr 2008 - De Heus is pleased to announce the acquisition of feed
producer Horizon Voere in Klerksdorp, North West Province, South Africa. Read more >>
Research on next-generation PRRS vaccine
03 Apr 2008 - South Dakota State University research is working on
an updated PRRS vaccine to help swine producers around the
globe. Read more >>
NFU Scotland Appoints New Chief Executive
03 Apr 2008 - NFU Scotland has appointed James Withers as its new
Chief Executive. He will officially take up his post on Monday, 7
April. Read more >>
June 2008: IFF International Course
02 Apr 2008 - From 16 to 20 June 2008, the International Feed
Federation will organise an international course entitled "Fundamentals and new
developments in feed-compounding technology". The course will be held at
Braunschweig-Thune in Germany. Read more >>
New Porcine Vaccine Research Programme
02 Apr 2008 - BPEX Limited has announced the launch of a £1.5m
(€1.9m) PCV2 vaccine research programme on April 1, 2008. Read more >>
Australia: New bait targets feral pigs
02 Apr 2008 - A revolutionary new delivery system means baiting
programmes can be targeted at feral pigs - one of Australia's worst invasive
pests, causing major damage to the economy and environment and spreading
disease. Read more >>
US: Swine Practitioner of the Year Named
02 Apr 2008 - Lisa Tokach, DVM, has been named Swine Practitioner of
the Year by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV). Read more >>
Better pig growth with correct chemistry
01 Apr 2008 - Pigs grow quicker when they are placed in a group where
the chemistry is optimal. Read more >>
South-Africa opens door to German pork
01 Apr 2008 - South-African authorities have announced an agreement
enabling the import of German pork. Read more >>
Slaughterweight of pigs drops
01 Apr 2008 - The slaughterweight of pigs has dropped this year,
according to a report from German market and price analysis centre,
ZMP. Read more >>
Alternative feed sources for pigs
01 Apr 2008 - With feed prices at an all time high it is tempting to
look for alternatives. Some leftover products from the food industry might be an
option for animal feed. Read more >>
Outbreak of PRRS in Northern Vietnam
31 Mar 2008 - Animal health authorities reported a renewed outbreak
of blue-ear pig disease, or Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome
(PRRS), in the northern province of Ha Tinh on Sunday. Read more >>
Analysts expect losses for hog producers
31 Mar 2008 - Following a USDA report showing an increase in hog
numbers on US farms, experts are predicting further losses for farmers. Read more >>
Future of Welsh slaughterhouses in danger
31 Mar 2008 - An increase in inspection costs is putting the future
of 35 slaughterhouses in Wales in danger. Read more >>
Norway increases pig production
31 Mar 2008 - Statistics Norway has reported that in 2007, 297,000
tonnes pf meat from domestic animals was approved for the market, which is an
increase of 4,000 tonnes from 2006. Read more >>
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