Julie Schwalbe has joined Ceva Animal Health’s swine business unit as strategic account manager. In her new role, Schwalbe’s number one priority is the customer – listening and learning about their needs while going above and beyond to provide an unparalleled customer experience. “Julie has proven herself to be a highly knowledgeable and experienced partner to both swine veterinarians and … Read More
BASF & Balchem Collaborate on Product for Swine Industry
BASF and Balchem Corporation are working together to bring next generation feed efficiency and health products to the North American swine industry. This relationship will open the door to a portfolio of products and technologies that improve feed hygiene, safety and overall animal performance. Look for offerings at World Pork Expo, June 8-10 in Des Moines, Iowa. “Our alliance with … Read More
Pork Checkoff Awards 22 Pork Industry Scholarships
The Pork Checkoff has awarded 22 scholarships to college students around the United States as part of its strategy to develop the pork industry’s future leaders. Recipients were selected based on scholastic merit, leadership activities, involvement in the pork production industry and future plans for a career in pork production. “The 2016 scholarship winners will positively impact the swine industry … Read More
Alltech Hosting Webinar on Mineral Programs
Dr. Richard Murphy, research director at Alltech’s European Headquarters and Bioscience Center in Dunboyne, Ireland, will be presenting the latest research comparing different forms of minerals and the hidden ways in which mineral programs can impact poultry and swine operations during an upcoming live webinar “Form matters: Three reasons your mineral program might not be up to par.” The webinar … Read More
North American Pork Producers Confirm Common Focus
Last week the Canadian Pork Council (CPC) hosted North American pork producer leaders in Whistler, British Columbia. Representatives from CPC, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the Mexican pork producer organization, Confederación de Porcicultores Mexicanos (CPM), confirmed the industry’s common focus on producing nutritious, sustainable and affordable pork. “It was gratifying to see how pork producers from our three … Read More
FDA to Remove Approval of Swine Drug Carbadox
The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) took the first step toward rescinding its approval of the use of carbadox to treat swine due to the chance of trace amounts of a carcinogenic residue appearing. The FDA is not recommending that people make changes in their food choices while the agency is working to remove carbadox from the market. CVM’s … Read More
Pork Community Supports Combating Antibiotic Resistant
The National Pork Board and National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) applaud the action steps defined by the White House through the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (PACCARB). The report issued March 31 stated U.S. pork producers having been doing their part to tackle the growing resistance problem. “Antibiotics are essential tools for veterinarians and farmers in raising healthy … Read More
BioZyme's Vita Charge Product Demand
To keep up with demand, BioZyme’s Vita Charge® product line recently built a small-package manufacturing line at its St. Joseph, MO headquarters. This creates greater flexibility, capacity and the ability to fill customer orders more quickly. BioZyme also hired a new employee to run the line. “The Vita Charge line of products has experienced tremendous growth over the last four … Read More
Pork Checkoff Presser on Hog and Pig Report
The Pork Checkoff hosted a news media conference call following the USDA’s Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report on Friday, March 25, 2016. Three distinguished agricultural economists: Dr. Scott Brown, Extension Livestock Economist, the University of Missouri, Dr. Lee Schultz, Livestock Economist, Iowa State University, and Altin Kalo, Senior Analyst, Steiner Consulting Group, were on hand to give their reactions to … Read More
Hubbard Feeds Prestarter Kicking Off Pig Growth
Hubbard Feeds has announced the release of Kickoff, a new highly palatable, nutrient dense feed designed to stimulate intake for young pigs and ensure that no litter mate falls behind during important growth stages. Whole flaked oats provide pigs with a highly digestible, nutrient enriched energy source and an effective source of fiber, making Kickoff different from other pre-starters on … Read More