Tag: pig farming
Suckling piglets: Are there alternatives to iron injections?
In the wild, newborn piglets absorb sufficient iron by rooting in the soil. In conventional pig farming, iron must be supplemented to ensure animal...
A collaborative project inspired by natural sow-piglet behaviours
Launched jointly three years ago by Vereijken-Hooijer, the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture Nature & Food Quality (LNV), and Trouw Nutrition, the Family Feeding Matters...
Hamlet Protein appoints Jessika van Leeuwen as global swine manager
Hamlet Protein, the Denmark headquartered company, recently appointed Jessika van Leeuwen as category manager swine. The company has been investing in species specific knowledge, as it aims to increase its share of global piglet, calf, and chick markets.
Coppens acquisition enables De Heus to meet growing customer demand
Royal De Heus has made a deal for the acquisition of Coppens Diervoeding. With the addition of a 400,000-tonne capacity plant, De Heus now has 10 animal feed plants in the Netherlands and its production capacity will increase.
BASF invests in technology company SmartAHC for animal husbandry
BASF Venture Capital is investing in SmartAHC, a leading supplier of digitalization solutions for pig farming on the Chinese market.
