Chosen from among 120 applicants, Aptimmune Biologics was selected by The Yield Lab to participate in a nine-month program designed to support emerging ag tech companies. Aptimmune Biologics is developing and will soon launch innovative autogenous mucosal vaccines to help producers prevent major swine viral diseases. “We are honored that The Yield Lab has chosen to invest in Aptimmune and … Read More
U.S. Pork Industry Seeks the Pig Farmers of Tomorrow
The Pork Checkoff is launching a new national awards program to recognize, inspire and connect the next generation of American pig farmers. Through Nov. 22, the National Pork Board is seeking applications from young producers to become one of the 2017 Pig Farmers of Tomorrow. The new award will recognize future farm leaders, ages 18-29, who intend to make pig … Read More
BioZyme Introduces New Monogastric Feed Additive
BioZyme Inc. recently introduced AO-Biotics, a natural feed additive, through Imunabiotics, BioZyme’s new swine and poultry supplement brand. AO-Biotics was created from a proprietary strain of Aspergillus oryzae through a unique, multistep fermentation process, and acts as a probiotic. Research has proven that it aids to support gut health and performance in weaning piglets and sows. “We know through research … Read More
South Dakota Farmer – America’s Pig Farmer of the Year
Brad Greenway, a pig farmer from Mitchell, South Dakota, has been named the 2016 America’s Pig Farmer of the Year by the National Pork Board. He has achieved the highest score from a third-party judging panel and online voting. The award recognizes a pig farmer who excels at raising pigs using the We Care ethical principles and who connects with … Read More
Apply for BIVI Swine Research Awards
The Awards for Advancing Research in Respiratory Disease, with the financial support from Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI), has opened the call for entries for the 2017 research proposals. Research proposals may be related to: Porcine circovirus Type 2 (PCV2) Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae Influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S) Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome Practicing veterinarians and researchers seeking a Research … Read More
MS Drycare Available in US
MS DryCare, an active drying agent and hygiene powder, boasts an absorption capacity of more than 200%. It is unique, the first of its kind, and t’s now available in the US. “With drastically reducing the pathogen pressure in the animal’s environment, we see tremendous results in terms of hygiene, animal welfare and technical results” says Mark Schippers, owner of … Read More
Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition New Global Website
Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition has launched its new global website highlighting their commitment to excellence and the industries it serves, while providing the latest available dairy, poultry, beef and swine nutrition information to enhance animal productivity and producer profitability. “This resource has been quite some time in the making as we explored how best to bring our deep knowledge … Read More
Quarterly Hogs & Pigs Report
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) published their Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report and as of June 1, there were 68.4 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up 2 percent from June 2015, and up 1 percent from March 1, 2016. Other key findings in the report were: – Of the 68.4 million hogs and … Read More
The First Isotonic Protein Drink For Pigs
Tonisity PX, the first isotonic protein drink for pigs, made a splash at the 2016 World Pork Expo, and Bill Barr, Director of Sales for Tonisity, was on hand to lead a press conference on the potential the new product holds for the future of the swine industry. Tonisity Px is focused on increasing pig vitality, and its benefits are … Read More
BASF & Balchem Introduce Amasil
BASF and Balchem Corporation introduced Amasil® during the 2016 World Pork Expo. The formic acid has been approved for use by swine producers in the United States. In pig diets, Amasil is considered the most potent organic acid for feed acidification by simply lowering the pH of the feed. The less favorable environment for bacteria reduces feed-borne pathogens and decreases … Read More