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CIGI-ANAC Feed Manufacturing Course Set For Winnipeg in April
Farmscape for March 9, 2012 (Episode 4103) A Canadian Feed Technology Course planned for next month is expected to be of interest to anyone directly involved in the formulation of livestock rations. The Canadian International Grains Institute, in conjunction... (Continue reading)
NPPA President Meyer Recognized For Positive Practices
Pfizer Animal Health has announced that Shane Meyer of Diller, Nebraska, has been selected as one of five winners of a program that recognizes people working in pork operations that consistently reach for higher standards and put in extra effort... (Continue reading)
Dr. Bjarne Holm became the new Chief Manager / President of Norsvin USA LLC
Dr. Bjarne Holm became the new Chief Manager / President of Norsvin USA LLC (“Norsvin”) and Dr. Adam Albert Paszek is no longer with Norsvin. Further, Norsvin is exited to announce that Scott Burroughs has joined Norsvin as its Vice... (Continue reading)
Novartis’ Offer To Acquire Pfizer Animal Health Refused
Written on 8 Mar, 2012 at 8:12 in Swine News | Comments
Pfizer Inc. has turned down a preliminary offer from Swiss drug company Novartis AG to buy its animal health business, sources told The Wall Street Journal. The initial offer was $16 billion but Pfizer rejected that as too low. The... (Continue reading)
Tyson Foods Preparing for Growth
Written on 8 Mar, 2012 at 7:31 in Swine News | Comments
Donnie Smith, president and chief executive officer of Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN), today told the Goldman Sachs 16thAnnual Agricultural Biotech Forum that Tyson is in an enviable position in the industry due to its strong balance sheet. “It gives us... (Continue reading)
Swine Health Alert: Possible Increase in Erysipelas Cases
Written on 8 Mar, 2012 at 7:27 in Swine News | Comments
During the February National Pork Board/AASV Sentinel Veterinary Clinic call, several Midwestern veterinarians reported an increase in clinical observations of Erysipelas in both finished and slaughtered hogs. As a result of this finding, additional discussions were held with USDA APHIS-Veterinary... (Continue reading)
Sara Lee pays down half its debt
Written on 8 Mar, 2012 at 7:27 in Swine News | Comments
Sara Lee Corp. is taking steps to pay down about half of its outstanding debt — nearly a billion dollars’ worth — as the company prepares to spin off its coffee and tea businesses later this year. The company it... (Continue reading)
Seaboard posts a solidly better 2011
For its fiscal 2011, Seaboard Corp. turned in a healthy increase in both sales and net earnings, posting net sales for the year, ended Dec. 31, of $5.75 billion, an increase of 31 percent, and net earnings for the same... (Continue reading)
PQA Plus and TQA certification programs scheduled
Pork producers and livestock transporters can earn their certifications for Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA Plus) and Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) at free trainings on March 21 at the Americinn, 1406 East Lyon Street, Marshall, Minn. The PQA Plus training... (Continue reading)
DSM reports another strong year and increases dividend
Written on 8 Mar, 2012 at 7:15 in Swine News | Comments
Q4 EBITDA from continuing operations up 6% to EUR293 million Full year EBITDA from continuing operations increased 12% to EUR1,296 million Life Sciences delivered further EBITDA growth through Nutrition Materials Sciences posted a strong year with record Polymer Intermediates results... (Continue reading)
Pork Checkoff Report – Spring 2012
Pork Checkoff Report Magazine Click below to view the most current version 3/2/2012 Pork Checkoff Report – Spring 2012 Pork is HOT!... (Continue reading)
Alberta Pork Producers Embrace National Biosecurity Training
Farmscape for March 8, 2012 (Episode 4102) The Manager of the National Biosecurity Training Program with Alberta Pork reports producer response in Alberta to the initiative has been exceptional. The National Biosecurity Training Program, launched last summer, is based... (Continue reading)
Harrisvaccines adds Baum as VP of sales and technical services
Written on 7 Mar, 2012 at 13:58 in Swine News | Comments
David Baum, D.V.M., Ph.D., has joined Harrisvaccines as vice president of sales and technical services. His duties will include development and management of the Harrisvaccines sales team in addition to providing in-depth product information and technical expertise for veterinarians and... (Continue reading)
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