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Pig Genomics has High Value in Selection for Difficult to Measure Traits
2016-02-08 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - A professor of livestock genomics with the University of Alberta says the use of genomics in the selection of breeding stock offers its greatest potential for difficult to measure traits such as health, reproduction and meat quality, writes Bruce Cochrane.
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Zoetis Collaborates with National Pork Board to Extend Access to its Pig Care Training Program
2016-02-05 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
US - Starting this month, Zoetis will be working with the National Pork Board to help extend the reach of Individual Pig Care, an in-barn education and training program from Zoetis. For nearly 10 years, this program has highlighted the importance of early identification of sick pigs, which can improve treatment outcomes and reduce herd mortality. Ultimately, this knowledge helps ensure producers are supplying safe, high-quality pork and more pigs are reaching their full market potential.
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UK Pig Farm Incomes Fall Sharply
2016-02-05 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
UK - The average Farm Business Income (FBI) for specialist pig farms is set to fall in 2015/16 by 46 per cent year on year, from £49,400 to £26,500, according to the latest forecasts from Defra.
Pig Farmers Move to Needle-Free Injectors Worth the Investment
2016-02-05 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - The Director of Animal Health with Hylife says, despite the increased cost, the decision to move from needles to needle-free injection has been well worth the investment, writes Bruce Cochrane.
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Danish Pig Farming Model Rolled Out in VietNam, Philippines
2016-02-05 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
ASIA - The Danish pig farming model is now being rolled out in VietNam and the Philippines after Danish Farm Concept signed the first contracts to supply investors in the two countries with new turnkey pig production facilities.
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