Pig genetics company TOPIGS imports 500 breeding pigs into China

TOPIGS imported 500 breeding pigs from France into the Shanghai, China, region to populate a new pig breeding farm. The pig farm will become a satellite nucleus farm and also has an integrated pig meat production chain.

December 21, 2011

TOPIGS imported 500 breeding pigs from France into the Shanghai, China, region to populate a new pig breeding farm.

The pig farm will become a satellite nucleus farm and also has an integrated pig meat production chain.

USPOULTRY awards grant

Zoetis provides update on IBDV

Avian Influenza

Avian flu continues to spread in Ohio turkeys

A commercial flock of nearly 1.6 million laying hens in Missouri has also been struck by the virus.

Brand Insights

Axitan's Endolysin Technology: A Year of Growth and Innovation in Poultry Health

Axitan

Exploring Axitan's Journey from Product Launch to Global Expansion, as the Company Tackles Antibiotic Alternatives and Boosts Poultry Productivity.

Axitan's Endolysin Technology: A Year of Growth and Innovation in Poultry Health

Laws & Legislation

Nebraska moves forward with effort to ban cultivated meat

Legislation to prohibit the creation, distribution and sale of cultivated meat products has the support of the governor.

Nebraska Sen. Barry DeKay talks about legislation to prohibit the creation, distribution and sale of cultivated meat, while Gov. Jim Pillen looks on.

Firefighters injured in Tyson Foods plant blaze

The incident occurred at a facility in Berryville, Arkansas.

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Avian Influenza

Expect new US administration to listen about HPAI vaccines

Former USDA Under Secretary Hunt Shipman said vaccination discussion should no longer be put on hold.

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WATT Poultry Chat

How TARGAN’s feather sexing technology offers solutions to common problems in broiler production

TARGAN’s Vice President Liz Turpin share her insight into how adopting feather sexing technology at the hatchery can help to resolve issues throughout broiler production.

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Avian Influenza

Avian flu cases confirmed in Ohio, Maryland

Two turkey flocks in Ohio are struck by the virus and a presumed case in Maryland broilers is confirmed.

Sappenfield retires as Simmons Prepared Foods president

He joined Simmons Foods in 2021 and is credited with leading the company through key growth and strategic milestones.

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Poultry Around the World

Why antibiotics remain important on Indian poultry farms

Study reveals that with leadership and investment antibiotic use in broiler farming could be reduced.

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Business and Markets

Snee to retire as leader of Hormel Foods

He presently serves as president, CEO and chairman of the board.

Diseases & Health

Will H5N1 reach pandemic status? We don’t know

It will take an exact combination of virus mutations and reassortments for that to happen, but it could, CIDRAP director says.

Avian Influenza

Avian influenza confirmed in Puerto Rico

The virus was detected in a backyard flock in the U.S. territory, as well as in commercial poultry in Maryland and two Canadian provinces.

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International Trade

Thailand’s poultry exports hit record high

During the third quarter of 2024, Thai poultry exports reached 320,000 metric tons.

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