A new ration formulation program that can produce optimised rations based on production forecasts and raw material supply has been launched in Beta Test mode.The new…
Month: September 2013
EU pig slaughterings in June totalled 18.8 million head, 4% lower than a year earlier and the smallest monthly kill since the expansion of the EU…
The latest figures from across Europe show that the size of the EU pig herd has continued to drop over the past year, according to BPEX.With…
World-class genetics and advanced technical support has ensured JSR Genetics’ pig breeding franchise in Germany, JSR Hybrid Deutschland, has got off to a flying start since…
Harbro Limited has announced the appointment of Faye Murch as pig commercial manager for England, further strengthening the company’s nutrition team.Based in Nottinghamshire, Faye will provide…
Red Tractor Week got off to an unexpected start today (September 16) when a new scientifically based system developed to enhance the integrity, provenance and traceability…
A quieter day for buyers and sellers following reports of lower EU mainland prices and a weaker euro, although the DAPP put on quite a spurt…
Veterinary researchers at Iowa State University have developed a new test to detect antibodies against Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea Virus (PEDV), a costly disease in pigs confirmed…
Pig producers in Thailand are fighting attempts by the United States to export pork to the country. The Thai Swine Raisers Association, which represents 250,000 pig…
A project that aims to end tail docking of pigs by reducing the risk of tail biting has been launched by a group of seven European…