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Friday, January 29, 2021
Trouw Nutrition launches new Swine Nutrition and Health Unit in the Netherlands
Trouw Nutrition celebrated the virtual grand opening of its Swine Nutrition and Health Unit on January 19. The unit is the newest addition to its Swine Research Centre located in Boxmeer, the Netherlands.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Arm & Hammer hires swine account manager for eastern US
Swine industry veteran Robert (Bob) Lantz joins Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production as swine account manager, bringing ARM & HAMMER™ solutions to swine producers in the eastern United States.
Monday, January 25, 2021
Philippines allocates US$1.66 million for African swine fever test kits
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture said it has allocated PHP 80 million (~US$1.66 million; PHP 10 = US$0.21) for domestically produced African swine fever (ASF) test kits, ABS-CBN News reported.
Monday, January 25, 2021
New strains of African swine fever in China caused by unlicensed vaccines
China's swine industry insiders said two new strains of African swine fever (ASF) detected in local swine farms are most likely caused by unlicensed, illicit vaccines, the latest setback to the steadily recovering sector, Reuters reported.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
30 cases of African swine fever detected in Germany among wild boar
A further 30 African swine fever (ASF) cases have been detected among wild boar in Brandenburg state, eastern Germany, a continuing disease outbreak which has stopped the country's exports to Asia, Reuters reported.
Thursday, January 7, 2021
ECO Animal Health's swine vaccine receives marketing authorisation from Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture
ECO Animal Health Group plc announced that it has received a marketing authorisation from Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply for its Circo/MycoGard® vaccine for swine, DirectorsTalk Interviews reported.
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
US Pork Checkoff launches animal handling platform for swine producers
The Pork Checkoff in the United States has launched its humane animal handling module which - according to National Pork Board vice president of sustainability Brett Kaysen - is a user-friendly platform for pig farmers and others involved i ...
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
China's hog prices still high despite official claim that swine inventory is stabilising
Hog prices in China remain high, being close to record-highs posted in 2019, according to analysis by Dimsums' economic analysis.
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Swine breeding facility to be set up in Isabela, Philippines
A PHP500 million (US$10,416,935) Swine Breeding Centre (SBC) will be set up in Ilagan City, Isabela, the Philippines, to help stabilise the hog industry in the region amid the threat of African swine fever (ASF).
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
South Korea beefs up measures against African swine fever
South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs said it has beefed up measures against African swine fever (ASF) such as installing more fences, as increased infections among wild boars could result in another ASF wave among ...
Monday, December 28, 2020
Drop in Philippines' backyard and commercial farm swines as of October 1
As of October 1, the Philippines' swine population in both backyard farms and commercial farms posted decreases of 5.4% and 27.0%, respectively.
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
IMV Technologies completes acquisition of swine AI company
IMV Technologies has completed the acquisition of Tecnovet, SL, a Spanish company specialised in swine artificial insemination technology and other veterinary products.
Friday, December 11, 2020
Agrifirm-managed Dutch consortium working on sustainable swine farming in China
A consortium of 12 Dutch companies has started the development of an innovative, responsible and animal-friendly growth model for the swine farming sector in China.
Monday, December 7, 2020
Orders soar in Brazil for Roboagro robot that feeds swine while playing music
Roboagro, a robot manufactured by Brazilian company Roboagro that feeds swine while playing classical musical, has seen sales soar this year as farmers look to cut costs during the COVID-19 pandemic, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
US Upper Midwest to see growing swine herd: livestock economists
US livestock economists are predicting that rising pork demand overseas will result in an industry-wide expansion in the Upper Midwest, from finisher barns to processing plants, The Storm Lake Times reported.

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