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Leading global specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp today announced that the Animal Nutrition focused plant in Waspik, the Netherlands has officially reduced its direct emissions (Scope 1& 2) to report zero over 2024. It is the first Perstorp location with this exceptional distinction.

TechMix has hired Kristine Ruby as Innovations Execution Specialist and Antonella Della Badia, PhD as Project and Technical Manager.

The company’s new pork welfare policy prohibits by 2030 the use of farrowing crates, sow stalls or gestation crates at any time. It also requires environmental enrichment materials and litter to be provided, prohibits tail docking, and prohibits surgical castration without the use of painkillers.

With this functional insect-derived feed components ingredient from HiProMine, Brenntag is further expanding its sustainable ingredients portfolio.

László Pecze has been appointed director of Topigs Norsvin Central Europe.

Nominations are open globally for a new award recognizing swine educators.

Enter the LUNA2000-2.0MWH Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)—a technology designed to empower operations even in the most demanding conditions.

Working from the TechMix European headquarters in Barcelona, Ms. Aragon will be responsible for all supply chain functions across Europe.

The acquisition is expected to close in Q1 upon regulatory approvals and customary conditions and provisions.

With over 150 curated sessions led by 300 industry experts, VIV Asia 2025 provides an unparalleled platform for knowledge-building and networking.

Join the agri benchmark Academy: Empowering the Next Generation of Pig Farmers.

WELTEC HOLDING is pleased to announce that Dr. Christian Hower-Knobloch will join the company as future CEO.

Under Peter Iversen's leadership, Vilomix has developed explosively and the premix company now has activities on three continents, while turnover has multiplied under his leadership.

Animine is proud to announce its collaboration with Feedworks USA in the US market.

APC announces its latest milestone in environmental sustainability: earning Scope 1, 2, and 3 badges for its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management.

Both companies are dedicated to creating a product that will provide consistent, measurable benefits.

Hendrix Genetics proudly announces the successful closing of the merger between Hypor, its swine genetics division, and Danish Genetics.

The Company has applied to list its shares of common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "SFD."

This collaboration highlights Jyga Technologies' commitment to supporting pork producers worldwide while expanding its global visibility and industry engagement.

The Purdue Animal Sciences Department celebrated the retirements of Marcos Fernandez, PhD, and Allan Schinckel, PhD on December 10.

Smithfield has signed an agreement with VisionAg, LLC, an affiliate of HD3 Farms, one of the largest wean-to-finish and finishing growers in the U.S., to supply hogs to the company as an independent pork producer.

Nicole begins transitioning into the role in January 2025 as Mark Dopp, the Meat Institute’s outgoing COO and General Counsel, prepares to retire in March of 2025.

The Final World Technology Transfer Workshop of the VACDIVA project took place on December 12th, 2024, in Brussels at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).

A study in pigs, which shows that inhaled vaccines could potentially reduce viral transmission and improve efficiency, is an important step toward advancing vaccines for human use.

Results from the Alltech 2024 European Harvest Analysis indicate that overall risk is moderate to high.

Søren Skou, former CEO of A.P. Møller Mærsk, was nominated and approved by the board of representatives as a new external member of the Danish Crown Board of Directors. He is also the proposed candidate for the position of chairman of the board, which will be elected in December.

SowBridge, the distance educational series begins its next program year in early February 2025, and registration is now underway.

Scientists have gained new insights into African swine fever virus (ASFV), a deadly pathogen that causes major losses in global pig farming and threatens global food security.

The Lefebvre family, owners of Jyga Technologies and Ferme Aldo, proudly announce their acquisition of a 33% stake in Équipements GDL Ltée.

Available in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish, the website addresses pressing challenges faced by today’s animal agriculture industry.

D’Orsogna Limited has welcomed a $1 million WA Government Value Added Investment Grant to help expand and upgrade salami and fresh meat production facilities at its Palmyra, WA headquarters.

Murphy Family Ventures and Smithfield have signed an agreement that will establish a Murphy-owned farming business with capacity to produce approximately 3.2 million hogs annually for Smithfield's fresh pork operations.

SPACE, the key event of the autumn season for all animal farming, is launching its all-new design for the 2025 edition, and is already looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday 16, Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 September at the Parc-Expo in Rennes, in France.

The new regional office is dedicated to the development of the company’s business in Asia and to provide technical services on swine, cattle and companion health management in the Asia region.

EIB grants up to €80 million InvestEU-backed framework financing to Nortegas Group to develop biomethane plants in Spain

$2.5 billion investment plan over five years includes construction of six plants and collaboration with the Nigerian Government to boost local production.

The Philippine Poultry Show & ILDEX Philippines is set to return on 27-29 August 2025 at the SMX Convention Center, Manila.

At EuroTier 2024, the leading international trade fair for professional animal farming and livestock management, Zinpro^® showcased its latest innovations, tools and solutions in animal nutrition. As the leading innovation platform of the global animal production industry, EuroTier provided answers and solutions for current and future challenges.

The EuroTier and EnergyDecentral 2024 trade fairs that took place in Hanover, Germany, 12-15 November, have made a strong impression, providing relevant key drivers for business in the global livestock farming and energy sectors.

The consolidation of LLC GK Agro-Belogorie will enable Rusagro Group to become Nº2 pork producer in the Russian Federation.

This certification, granted shortly after the company began production, underscores HiProMine’s commitment to the highest standards in quality and safety.

At the official opening ceremony on Tuesday evening, November 12, DLG’s President Hubertus Paetow and guests of honor from politics celebrated EuroTier 2024 as the hub of efficient, innovative and sustainable animal husbandry - parallel trade fair EnergyDecentral 2024 opened as a networking platform for leading stakeholders in the global renewable energy sector.

Việc thành lập Liên minh đổi mới ngành thịt heo Trung Quốc-ASEAN đánh dấu một cột mốc quan trọng trong hợp tác giữa Trung Quốc và các nước ASEAN trong ngành thịt heo.

SHIC is requesting ideas for its 2025 Plan of Work.

WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp has developed the ProBar to provide pigs with a tasty snack of live larvae on a regular basis while they are rooting around.

The further development into the Premium Food Group underlines the diversity of the group of companies.

This renewed five-year agreement will further strengthen their collaboration to meet the growing demand for DB77 boars in the Spanish and Portuguese markets.

SHIC, FFAR, and the National Pork Board invite proposal submissions from qualified researchers for funding consideration to address H5N1 risk to swine research priorities.

The trade fair taking place in Hanover, Germany, 12-15 November 2024, will be offering its visitors a comprehensive exhibitor and technical programme on 220,000 square meters of exhibition space.

This new company has emerged from Swinco International B.V. and remains committed to supplying advanced piglet feeding systems for the pig farming industry.

The transaction terminates HKFoods' ownership of the Danish business.

Opti.Fill can be easily integrated into existing systems, making implementation simple and cost-effective.

Through the Protect Our Pigs campaign, USDA is raising awareness of ASF to help producers and veterinarians quickly find and share actionable information to defend their herds and livelihoods.

As part of its 2024 guiding theme “We innovate animal farming”, the EuroTier trade fair offers a range of “Expert Stages”, which are platforms that explore professional topics through live speeches.

Olmix organized the “Immuno’Science forum” in Porto, an event dedicated to immunity and gut health, to highlight the importance of those functions to secure animal health and performance.

The new vaccine is based on the PCV2d genotype, the most circulating one in the field and on the Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyo) strain BA 2940.

Perstorp Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), today announces new leadership within its Animal Nutrition business, with Ian Atterbury joining as Senior Vice President, effective January 13th, 2025.

Major pillar in Evonik’s global production network for MetAMINO® (DL-methionine).

Munters AB (SE) and its business area FoodTech has acquired Hotraco with headquarters in Hegelsom (NL) from Amsterdam based family office Nedvest (NL).