NPPC Urges Senate Action on Relief for Hog Farmers

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) hosted a press briefing Thursday with four pork producers to talk about the need for immediate aid and urge the U.S. Senate to adopt livestock agriculture provisions included in COVID-relief legislation recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The impact of COVID-19 has caused hog values to plummet, creating a financial disaster for …

2018 World Pork Expo

The 2018 World Pork Expo is celebrating 30 years at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Presented by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) since 1987, this year’s expo includes a record-setting trade show, expanded seminar lineup, elite swine shows, and an abundance of delicious pork! Organizers expect approximately 20,000 producers, employees, industry specialists and other pork professionals, including …

2018 Aptimmune Scientific Symposium

Prior to the annual American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting Aptimmune hosts a scientific symposium to not only update on products but also provide presentations on current research projects. In 2018 this takes place in San Diego, CA. The focus of this year’s symposium is to provide updates on Aptimmune’s Barricade product which was launched a year ago. Now …

Quarterly Hogs & Pigs Report

The Pork Checkoff hosted the USDA’s Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report on Thursday, June 29, 2017. This quarterly teleconference featured three agricultural economists and their reactions to the report. Panelists included: Dr. Lee Schulz, Extension Livestock Economist, Iowa State University Dr. Scott Brown, Assistant Extension Professor, University of Missouri-Columbia Joe Kerns, President, Kerns & Associates, Ames, IA Reports seemed to …

Aptimmune Launches Barricade

Welcome to the virtual newsroom for Aptimmune’s Launch of Barricade. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Federico Zuckermann, Aptimmune Biologics has meshed together some of the best in class technologies into a product able to deliver revolutionary results to producers. Barricade is the latest in vaccine formulation technology brought to producers exclusively by Aptimmune. Launched as an autogenous product, the intranasal …

2016 North American PRRS Symposium

The 2016 North American PRRS Symposium was held December 3-4 in Chicago. The PRRS symposium was expanded this year to include emerging and foreign animal diseases. Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. (BIVI) once again sponsored a session at the annual symposium focused on prevention. Links on this page include photos and stories from the event. 2016 BIVI PRRS Seminar Photo Album …

Antibiotics Topic of Latest AnimalAgCast

In the latest AnimalAgCast, Lizzy Schultz speaks with Dr. Dave Pyburn, Vice President of Science and Technology for the National Pork Board, to discuss the organization’s ongoing commitment to antibiotic stewardship. Antibiotics have become a major point of interest in the livestock industry following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s decision to enact Guidance for Industry #209 and #213, and …

BIVI Media Tour of New Ames R&D Facility

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. (BIVI) recently opened a new research and development facility at Iowa State University Research Park in Ames, Iowa and ZimmComm’s own Jamie Johansen had the opportunity to tour the facility prior to the official kick off of the 2016 World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa. The Health Management Center (HMC) is also located on the …

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 …

Ceva U.S. Swine Launch

Attendees arriving early for the 47th annual American Association of Swine Veterinarians meeting in New Orleans were offered an introduction to Ceva Animal Health, the Ceva Swine Division and scientific presentations during an event on February 26. Ceva Animal Health, an international company with U.S. headquarters in Kansas City, announced its entry into the swine business in 2015. Ceva U.S. …

Swine Vets Meet in New Orleans

The 47th annual American Association of Swine Veterinarians meeting is being held in New Orleans Feb. 27-March 1, 2016 with the theme “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Collaboration and Teamwork.” As a prequel to the meeting, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. (BIVI) once again hosted a swine health seminar for invited attendees. The theme this year was “Start Healthy, End …

2015 North American PRRS Symposium

Chicago hosted the 2015 North American PRRS Symposium December 5-6 and Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. hosted a session on “Combatting the Latest PRRS Cycle.” Learn about the new emerging strains of PRRS, field experiences in control and management, epidemiology at the regional level and hear from Area Regional coordinators. 2015 BIVI PRRS Seminar Photo Album – Combatting Latest PRRS Cycle …

Getting to Know Ceva Animal Health

A group of agricultural journalists focused on the swine industry had the opportunity to learn more about Ceva Animal Health, a relatively new player in the business with big goals. Ceva Animal Health Swine Media Event photos Ceva Animal Health is Growing – Ceva Continues Facility Expansion – Ceva Focuses on Vaccine Development –

BIVI Media Event at Lehman Swine Conference

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. (BIVI) held a special media dinner on September 20 in conjunction with the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference in St. Paul. The event included information on how proven prevention drives the use of less antibiotics. Photos from BIVI Lehman Swine Conference media event Pig Performance in New Antibiotic World – The Prevention vs. Treatment Game –