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Four arrested in Indiana and Ohio hog thefts
Written on 8 Feb, 2012 at 7:06 in Featured Indiana Pork Producers Stories, Featured Pork Ohio Stories, Featured Swine News, Swine News | Comments
Deputies in Mercer County arrested four people for allegedly stealing farm animals. In a news release, Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey said deputies arrested Ricky L. Crouch, 50, of 8709 E. 600 North, Bryant, Ind., and Chad M. Crouch, 28,... (Continue reading)
Slightly Improved Profits Projected for Canadian Pork Producers in 2012
Farmscape for February 8, 2012 (Episode 4082) The General Manager of H@ms Marketing Services predicts Canadian pork producers will reap slightly stronger profits in 2012 than they did in 2011. H@ms Marketing Services is a producer owned cooperative that... (Continue reading)
NPPA Announce 2011 Outstanding Pork Service Award Winners Board of Directors Meeting February 21, 2012
Dave Harrington, President of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association has notified the winners of the 2011 Outstanding Pork Service Awards. The Outstanding Pork Service Awards are given annually to recognize exceptional work by an individual, company, or organization that has... (Continue reading)
In 2011 Genesus set a Canadian and a Global record for numbers of high health purebred registered pigs.
Written on 7 Feb, 2012 at 11:24 in Featured Western Canada Stories, Latest Eastern Canada News, Swine News | Comments
In 2011 Genesus set a Canadian and a Global record for numbers of high health purebred registered pigs. This revealed in statistics released last week by the Canadian Swine Breeders Association. 2011 – Purebred Registration BREED GENESUS Balance of CANADA... (Continue reading)
With positive outlook for JBS, HSBC Bank boosts target share price
Written on 7 Feb, 2012 at 9:41 in Swine News | Comments
HSBC Bank in Brazil announced it would raise by 50 percent its target share price for JBS SA, citing optimism for the company’s subsidiary Pilgrim’s Pride and the weakening of Brazil’s currency against the dollar. For the beef industry overall,... (Continue reading)
Nearly 4,600 attend the Iowa Pork Congress
Written on 7 Feb, 2012 at 7:30 in Featured Swine News, Iowa Pork Producers Featured Stories, Swine News | Comments
Nearly 4,600 people attended the recently completed Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines. The Iowa Pork Producers Association has announced that official attendance for the 2012 event was 4,592. This included pork producers, animal caregivers, special guests, speakers, students and... (Continue reading)
TOPIGS Canada Inc. Announces Ontario Sales Manager
TOPIGS Canada announced today that Gordon Edwards has been appointed the Ontario Sales Manager. This newly created position comes with the continuous growth and expansion of TOPIGS across Canada, particularly in Ontario. Gordon will assume more of a management role... (Continue reading)
Italian Swine Vesicular Disease Prompts Call for Stepped-Up Biosecurity
Farmscape for February 7, 2012 (Episode 4081) Outbreaks of swine vesicular disease in Italy have prompted the Canadian Swine Health Board to advise Canadian pork producers to step up their focus on biosecurity. Swine vesicular disease produces fluid-filled blisters... (Continue reading)
Tyson shares jump on better-than-expected results
Written on 6 Feb, 2012 at 9:40 in Swine News | Comments
Tyson Foods Inc. reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings, sending its stock up nearly 6 percent, as surprisingly robust pork sales and improved chicken results helped counter weak beef margins. Tyson said its chicken business returned to profitability in the quarter as... (Continue reading)
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Written on 6 Feb, 2012 at 9:38 in Swine News | Comments
Brought to you by PigSorters.com Call 1-800-645-4301 With the pressures to maintain an efficient barn and provide an environment in which to raise animals for a profit, safety is a critical component, not only for yourself and your staff, but... (Continue reading)
Nebraska Pork Producers Radio Report, for the week of February 6th 2012
Nebraska Pork Producers Radio Report, for the week of February 6th 2012 Nebraska Pork Producers Association 7441 O Street, Suite 104 Lincoln, NE ... (Continue reading)
Revised Pig Code of Practice Expected by Mid-2013
Farmscape for February 6, 2012 (Episode 4080) The National Farm Animal Care Council’s Pig Code Development Committee expects a new Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs to be ready for publication by mid-2013. The Pig... (Continue reading)
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)
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