Mycotoxin-related threats to livestock production are severe or high in 60% of regions worldwide according to the latest BIOMIN Mycotoxin Survey. Those areas registered three or more major mycotoxins at concentration levels known to cause harm in animals. The survey results provide insights on the incidence of the six major mycotoxins in the agricultural commodities used for livestock feed. Main … Read More
Hip Chick Farms Hits Gender Diversity Milestone
Hip Chick Farms, which makes gourmet, “farm to freezer” chicken products that provide time-crunched families delicious, simple and easy meal solutions, has been awarded the national certification by a Astra Women’s Business Alliance, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Hip Chick Farms was founded by Serafina Palandech and her wife Chef Jennifer Johnson, formerly … Read More
National Pork Forum Prepares Producers for Changes
The National Pork Industry Forum hosted nearly 300 delegates, pig farmers and pork industry members in Indianapolis to learn about the future regulatory changes for on-farm antibiotics. The event featured a update session to share case studies and tips for farmers needing to be ready for the new regulations on January 1, 2017. “Producers have been preparing the past 18 … Read More
BioZyme Offers Expert Lambing Advice
BioZyme® Inc. is a company which develops products for animal nutrition, production, microbiology and reproduction. As lambing season approaches they have a few tips for a successful season. Gestation management can go a long way to prevent issues during lambing. Ensure ewes are feed proper nutrition with a quality vitamin and mineral supplement program. “During the last trimester, you may … Read More
Alltech Focuses on Getting Pigs Off to Good Start
During the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) conference in New Orleans, U.S. Swine Business Leader for Alltech, Russell Gilliam, spoke with Chuck about their products for the swine industry. Getting pigs off to a good start while keeping in mind stresses in weaning is the main priority for the Alltech swine team. Gilliam said, “We work with customers to … Read More
BIVI Presents Awards at AASV
At the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Reid Phillips, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, presented several awards. The Respiratory Disease Research Board, with support from BIVI, selected three research proposals to fund as part of its 2016 Awards for Advancing Research in Respiratory Disease program. These research proposals are funded at $35,000 each. The Research Award recipients are selected from a board … Read More
Ceva's New Swine Division Offers New Approach
Gary Robertson is the Director of the newly launched U.S. Swine Business Unit for Ceva Animal Health. For the past four to five years the team at Ceva has been working behind the scenes to assemble the swine division. They’ve listened to the customers’ needs and taken that information to create something that is differentiated and better than what is … Read More
Accurate, Credible Info on Animal Antibiotics
Public health concerns about antibiotic resistance are on the rise and Phibro Animal Health has launched AnimalAntibiotics.org to provide accurate and credible information while still creating open dialogue about animal agriculture and the use of antibiotics. The site allows consumers to explore all issues surrounding animal antibiotics. Consumers can view a video series explaining how and why animal antibiotics are … Read More
Ceva Mission – High Quality, Low Cost Protein Globally
One of the missions of Ceva is to provide high quality, low cost protein to the world and while at the Ceva Swine U.S. Launch and Scientific Symposium, CEO & North America/Pacific Zone Director for Ceva, Craig Wallace, shared more about their commitment to pork. “It’s a dream for the organization. As we talked about how we can serve the … Read More
Ceva Launches U.S. Swine Division
Just prior to the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting Ceva announced the launch of their newly created U.S. Swine Division. On the stage at the Ceva U.S. Swine Launch and Scientific Symposium to make the announcement is Mark Prikazsky, DVM and CEO/Chairman of the Board, Ceva. As you can see from his title, he is a veterinarian himself! … Read More