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Study Provides New Insights into Antibiotics and Pig Feeds
Written on 3 Feb, 2012 at 7:02 in Swine News | Comments
Antibiotics in pig feed increased the number of antibiotic resistant genes in gastrointestinal microbes in pigs, according to a study conducted by Michigan State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service. Published in the current edition of... (Continue reading)
Illinois livestock numbers important to corn and soybean farmers
Source: WJBC The new president of the Illinois Livestock Development Group has roots in animal agriculture and continues with a small livestock operation, but he is primarily a grain farmer. Rob Shaffer of El Paso currently serves as District 6... (Continue reading)
PIC marks 50 years of genetic improvement
Written on 3 Feb, 2012 at 6:59 in Swine News | Comments
Global swine genetics company Pig Improvement Co. (PIC) will mark its 50th anniversary of business on Feb. 26. From the very beginning, the company has had as its motto: “Never stop improving.” In 1955, a group called the Wallingford Pig... (Continue reading)
Cargill plant workers ratify union contract
Written on 3 Feb, 2012 at 6:57 in Swine News | Comments
Union workers at Cargill’s case ready meat processing plant in Hazleton, Pa. approved a new five-year contract, the company confirmed. “We are pleased that we could come to an agreement with the Local 1776. We believe this is a great... (Continue reading)
Promotions, retirements at Hormel Foods
Written on 3 Feb, 2012 at 6:56 in Swine News | Comments
Hormel Foods Corp. announced the retirement of two vice presidents and the promotion of several executives in consumer product sales. Daniel Hartzog, vice president of sales in consumer product sales, and Bruce R. Schweitzer, vice president of operations for refrigerated... (Continue reading)
Solid-Liquid Separation Offers Alternative for Managing Manure Phosphorus
Farmscape for February 3, 2012 (Episode 4079) Research conducted by PAMI suggests solid-liquid separation offers a potential alternative for addressing concerns related to the phosphorus contained in livestock manure. The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute in partnership with the Manitoba... (Continue reading)
Sara Lee sees “marked improvement” in Q2 meat volume
Written on 2 Feb, 2012 at 15:38 in Swine News | Comments
Sara Lee’s retail and foodservice segments saw adjusted net sales rise 1 percent in the second quarter of fiscal year 2012, while reported net sales increased by 2 percent. In reporting its second quarter results, the company said selective pricing... (Continue reading)
Wisconsin Pork Association Announced Scholarship Recipients
Written on 2 Feb, 2012 at 15:35 in Swine News | Comments
Wisconsin Dells — The Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) recently recognized scholarship recipients during the organizations’ annual meeting, held on February 2-3 in Wisconsin Dells, in conjunction with the Corn/Soy Expo. Whitmore Memorial Scholarship The Whitmore Memorial Scholarship was established as... (Continue reading)
Wisconsin Pork Honors Producers/Industry during Business Expo
The Wisconsin Pork Association recently recognized producers and industry members for their dedicated service at the 2012 Pork/Corn/Soy Expo, held on February 2-3 in Wisconsin Dells. Producer Honoree Award Each year, the Wisconsin Pork Association presents a Distinguished Service... (Continue reading)
HSUS sets Tyson as next target on hog gestation stalls
The Humane Society of the United States plans to confront Tyson Foods executives at their annual meeting tomorrow, just days after the group went after Seaboard Foods and Prestage Farms for using gestation crates in their hog operations. HSUS often... (Continue reading)
Pro-Ag Products Ltd and Micronutrients announce a strategic marketing and distribution alliance
Micronutrients (A Division of Heritage Technologies) and Pro-Ag Products Ltd Pro-Ag Products Ltd (PAP) and Micronutrients are pleased to announce that they have formed a strategic marketing and distribution alliance for the Canadian Livestock and Poultry markets. Pro-Ag Products Ltd... (Continue reading)
Grand Opening of Hamlet Protein in Findlay Ohio
The brand new HAMLET PROTEIN Inc. factory in Findlay Ohio is well on schedule to start rolling out production in January of 2012. Assembly and installation work in the production hall is continuing at a blistering pace and we are... (Continue reading)
Pork Imports Into Russia May Triple on WTO Accession, Union Says
Written on 2 Feb, 2012 at 7:29 in Swine News | Comments
Pork imports into Russia may triple as the country’s membership of the World Trade Organization discourages investment in the industry, the National Pig Breeders’ Union said. Inbound shipments of the meat last year were about 620,000 metric tons, or 20... (Continue reading)
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- Study Provides New Insights into Antibiotics and Pig Feeds
- Illinois livestock numbers important to corn and soybean farmers
- PIC marks 50 years of genetic improvement
- Cargill plant workers ratify union contract
- Promotions, retirements at Hormel Foods
- Solid-Liquid Separation Offers Alternative for Managing Manure Phosphorus
- Sara Lee sees “marked improvement” in Q2 meat volume
- Wisconsin Pork Association Announced Scholarship Recipients
- Wisconsin Pork Honors Producers/Industry during Business Expo
- HSUS sets Tyson as next target on hog gestation stalls
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