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Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) has been diagnosed in Iowa and Indiana
Written on 21 May, 2013 at 6:17 in Animal Health, Featured Indiana Swine News, Iowa Swine News, Swine News | Comments
Farms in two of the nation’s leading pork producing states have tested positive for the potentially fatal porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), U.S. pork industry veterinarian official said Monday. Three farms in Iowa and one Indiana operation have confirmed cases... (Continue reading)
Jorgensen Promoted to Senior Brand Manager in BIVI Swine Marketing
Written on 14 May, 2013 at 6:17 in Animal Health, Featured Indiana Swine News, Illinois Swine News | Comments
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI), announces the promotion of Sarah Jorgensen to senior brand manager for the company’s U.S. Swine Business. Jorgensen, who joined BIVI in February 2007, was a swine sales representative servicing key accounts. In her new role,... (Continue reading)
AMI brings “Meat” to Facebook
The American Meat Institute has launched a new Facebook page called simply “Meat.” The page will have stories about poultry and meat, recipes, photos and events and is open to all who love meat. “Meat inspires an emotional bond for... (Continue reading)
Analyst cites weak pork margins; reduces Smithfield earnings forecast
Written on 29 Apr, 2013 at 6:27 in Featured Indiana Swine News, Featured Minnesota Swine News, Swine News | Comments
BB&T Capital Markets analyst Heather Jones lowered her fiscal fourth quarter 2013 and 2014 annual earnings forecasts for Smithfield Foods, citing weaker than anticipated fresh pork margins and hog pricing during the quarter. Despite the reduced earnings forecast, Jones maintained... (Continue reading)
The United Strips of Bacon: A Ram Trucks Infographic
Written on 23 Apr, 2013 at 5:38 in Featured Indiana Swine News, Featured Minnesota Swine News, Featured Swine News, Swine News | Comments
Visit RamZone.com When Ram Trucks declared 2013 the Year of the Farmer, the idea was to honor and celebrate everyone involved in agriculture, from wheat and corn farmers to cattle ranchers to small family outfits growing produce for the local... (Continue reading)
JBS pork unit using social media to promote products
JBS USA’s Swift Premium Fresh Pork brand has a new website that is aimed at making it easier for consumers to use social media tools to navigate and share information about its products. The site (www.swiftfreshpork.com) is social media-friendly so... (Continue reading)
Indiana Pork and Hardee’s® Partner to Sell Unique Breakfast Item
Indiana Pork is partnering with Indiana Hardee’s® locations throughout the Indianapolis and Terre Haute markets to promote their Pork Chop ‘N’ Gravy Biscuit, available for a limited time at all Indiana Hardee’s® Restaurants. Hardee’s® Pork Chop ‘N’ Gravy Biscuit features... (Continue reading)
BIOMIN unveils Mycotoxin Risk Management App for iOS and Android
Written on 2 Apr, 2013 at 5:44 in Featured Indiana Swine News, Featured Swine News, Swine News | Comments
BIOMIN unveils Mycotoxin Risk Management App for iOS and Android In time for the upcoming 2012 Global Mycotoxin Survey Report, BIOMIN launches the Mycotoxin Risk Management app, the first application to allow instant access to worldwide data on mycotoxin occurrence... (Continue reading)
New department head for food science appointed at Purdue
Written on 26 Mar, 2013 at 6:45 in Featured Indiana Swine News | Comments
It was announced today that Brian Farkas, professor of food science at North Carolina State University since 1994, has been appointed professor and head of the food science department. Farkas will replace Suzanne Nielsen, who is moving back to the College... (Continue reading)
New technology could improve confinement livestock efficiency
It’s called electrostatic particle ionization and an Olivia, Minn., company says the technology can help confinement livestock producers be more efficient. Put simply, EPI “scrubs the air” to create healthier air for pigs to breathe, says John Baumgartner, president of... (Continue reading)
Purdue’s Ag College Receives $65 Million Gift
The Purdue University College of Agriculture has received an anonymous estate gift valued at $65 million in today’s dollars, the largest donation from individuals in the university’s history. “This gift is a tremendous vote of confidence for all of Purdue... (Continue reading)
Boehringer Ingelheim Announces 2013 PRRS Research Award Recipients
Written on 5 Mar, 2013 at 7:02 in Animal Health, Featured Indiana Swine News, Featured Minnesota Swine News, Featured Ohio Swine News, Featured Swine News, Swine News | Comments
Company marks 10 years, 31 completed research studies to improve PRRSV control Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI), announces the 2013 recipients of its annual Advancement in PRRS Research Awards. This year, BIVI awarded $75,000 to support three separate studies by... (Continue reading)
New beef, pork labels aim to boost sales with consumer clarity
U.S. beef and pork industry groups are proposing new labeling protocols for retail fresh meat muscle cuts (initially beef and pork) aimed at making it easier for consumers to understand what they are buying and how to cook it. The... (Continue reading)
Recent Posts
- Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) has been diagnosed in Iowa and Indiana
- Jorgensen Promoted to Senior Brand Manager in BIVI Swine Marketing
- AMI brings “Meat” to Facebook
- Analyst cites weak pork margins; reduces Smithfield earnings forecast
- The United Strips of Bacon: A Ram Trucks Infographic
- JBS pork unit using social media to promote products
- Indiana Pork and Hardee’s® Partner to Sell Unique Breakfast Item
- BIOMIN unveils Mycotoxin Risk Management App for iOS and Android
- New department head for food science appointed at Purdue
- New technology could improve confinement livestock efficiency
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