Feedstuffs articles from February 2005

Feedstuffs archives from February 2005

Economics versus science debate over cow slaughter is latest in border issue.
February 7, 2005... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A crucial part of the debate on reopening the U.S. border to cattle from Canada centers not so much on the imports of young led steers and heifers but, rather, on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's proposal to allow...

Turkey industry urged to hold back celebration.
February 7, 2005... SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- The turkey industry needs to take a deep, deserved breath this year--which will be its most profitable year ever--but then keep the celebration to a minimum or risk the usual consequences, according to Feedstuffs sources...

NCBA finds no reason for not reopening border.(National Cattlemen's Beef Association)
February 7, 2005... SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- A fact-finding team representing U.S. cattle producers reported last week that there are no economic or food safety reasons not to reopen the U.S. border to Canadian feeder and market cattle younger than 30 months of age....

Mitchell hopeful about ban, less sure about WTO.
February 7, 2005... Canada's Agriculture Minister Andy Mitchell said he remains hopeful that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's proposed rule to ease a ban on Canadian cattle will go ahead as planned March 7, but he is less confident that negotiators can reach a...

U.S., Russia make good progress on bilateral trade, meat regime talks.
February 7, 2005... U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick and Russia's Economy Minister German Gref wrapped up a solid day of talks Jan. 31 in Zurich, Switzerland, saying they had made good progress in negotiations in areas like agriculture aimed at opening...

Senator calls border issue 'perfect storm'.
February 7, 2005... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D., Ark.) is dead right in terming the controversial rule to reopen the border to Canadian live animals and beef older than 30 months of age "a perfect storm." It has the world watching, and likely...

Cattle state senators introduce bill to block beef imports from older cattle.
February 7, 2005... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Hours after the Senate Agriculture Committee concluded the first of what promises to be several hearings on the issue, seven cattle state senators introduced a bill that would limit the U.S. Department of Agriculture's...

Canadian rule may open border to U.S. cattle.
February 7, 2005... A new regulation the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) proposed could ease the way for renewed imports of live cattle from the U.S. and allow Canadian firms to import more beef. CFIA explained in a Jan. 31 statement in Ottawa, Ont.,...

CFIA says microscopic analysis not best BSE enforcement tool.(Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
February 7, 2005... A Canadian study aimed at determining if microscopic laboratory analysis works for detecting compliance with the country's bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) feed rule has concluded that it cannot be relied upon as a standalone technique....

ADM reports increase in quarterly earnings.(Financial Reports)(Archer Daniels Midland Co)
February 7, 2005... DECATUR, ILL. -- Although earnings decreased in several of its operating segments, Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) reported increased net earnings for its second 2005 quarter. For its quarter ended Dec. 31, ADM reported net earnings of...

CHS cites losses at fertilizer business.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... ST. PAUL, MINN. -- CHS Inc. has reported decreased earnings for its first fiscal 2005 period, citing a charge related to its investment in CF Industries, a domestic fertilizer manufacturer. For its quarter ended Nov. 30, CHS reported net...

Pilgrim's Pride reports 'encouraging' outlook.(Financial Reports)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... PITTSBURG, TEXAS -- Pilgrim's Pride Corp. has reported increased earnings and revenues for its first fiscal 2005 quarter, attributing its numbers to the integration of the ConAgra Foods Inc. chicken division it acquired in November 2003 and...

Hormel acquires Mexican food company.(Business Report)
February 7, 2005... Hormel Foods Corp. has reported the acquisition of Arriba Foods Corp., a manufacturer and marketer of Mexican foods and food products, in a cash transaction totaling $47 million. Arriba operates Mexican Accent Inc. and Rio Real Inc., which...

Whole Foods seeds animal welfare body.(Business Report)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Whole Foods Market has seeded the company's new Animal Compassion Foundation with more than $550,000 raised from its "5% Day" Jan. 25 in which it dedicated 5% of the day's sales to the foundation. The company established the foundation...

Stock summary.(Business Report)(Illustration)
February 7, 2005... STOCK SUMMARY This Last Week Week Year Feb. 2 Jan. 26 Ago Feedstuffs-Nelson Stock Indexes Agribusiness 132.0 128.8 ...

U.S. dollar equivalencies, Feb. 2.(Business Report)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... U.S. DOLLAR EQUIVALENCIES, FEB. 2 Australian dollar 0.76920 Brazilian real 0.38358 British pound 1.87990 Canadian dollar 0.80321 Chinese yuan 0.12082 Euro 1.29530 Japanese yen 0.00955...

Rayzel to head Big Dutchman.(Clovis Rayzel takes Warren Stuk's role in Big Dutchman Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... HOLLAND, MICH.--Big Dutchman Inc. announced that current company president Warren Stuk has retired and has been succeeded by Clovis Rayzel. Previously vice president of international sales, Rayzel has been with Big Dutchman since 1997. ...

McDonald's obesity suit returned to district court for consideration.(Business Report)
February 7, 2005... Life has been breathed backed into the "McSuit," with an appeals court reinstating part of a lawsuit against McDonald's Corp., alleging that that company's advertising and food products cause addiction to its foods and lead to obesity and other...

Advertising alliance to defend food messages.(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Three big food manufacturers and advertising industry interests have created the Alliance for American Advertising to defend the right to advertise to youth. The alliance includes General Mills Inc., Kellogg Co. and Kraft...

Dean to spin off pickles, specialty foods.(Business Report)
February 7, 2005... Dean Foods Co., the largest dairy processor in the U.S., plans to hand off to shareholders the company's specialty foods group, which markets a lengthy line of private-label and regional pickles, according to an announcement. Dean said the...

D&D Commodities Ltd.(appointed Jamie Harvey )
February 7, 2005... D&D COMMODITIES LTD., Stephen, Minn. -- Jamie Harvey has been promoted to southeastern district sales manager. Harvey will be responsible for expanding feed, farm supply, pet and grocery business and servicing current distributors in the...

Linpac materials handling.(Names In The News)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... LINPAC MATERIALS HANDLING, Georgetown, Ky. -- Jason LaRoy has joined the company as senior manufacturing project engineer. LaRoy will be responsible for conducting molding process training, engaging in tooling design and implementation and...

Agtech Products Inc.(appointment of Ellen Davis)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... AGTECH PRODUCTS INC., Waukesha, Wis. -- Dr. Ellen Davis has joined the research and development team as a project scientist focusing on immunology and swine nutrition research. Davis will be responsible for the planning and coordination of...

Alltech.(Names In The News)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... ALLTECH, Dunboyne, Ireland -- Sylvie Andrieu has joined the company as ruminant technical manager for Europe. Andrieu will be responsible for delivering customer and technical support to European ruminant accounts and working with universities...

Chore-Time Poultry Production Systems.(appointed Chris Warren)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... CHORE-TIME POULTRY PRODUCTION SYSTEMS, Milford, Ind. -- Chris Warren has been named logistics representative. Warren will be responsible for order input, invoicing, handling inquiries and logistical issues. He was most recently team leader in...

CHR. Hansen Inc.(Names In The News)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... CHR. HANSEN INC., Milwaukee, Wis. -- Tom Barry will continue in his role as vice president of sales for meat and prepared foods. Barry was previously also responsible for the overall direction of sales for the food and beverage industry. ...

Evergreen Mills.(appointed Codee D. Anderson )(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... EVERGREEN MILLS, Muscatine, Iowa -- Codee D. Anderson has joined the company as territory sales manager. Anderson will be responsible for covering 28 counties in north central Texas. He was previously with Blue Sky Ag Marketing.

Fort Dodge Animal Health.(appointment of Dr. Cheryl Gustafson)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... FORT DODGE ANIMAL HEALTH, Overland Park, Kan. -- Dr. Cheryl Gustafson has joined the company as technical services veterinarian in the global poultry business unit. Gustafson will be responsible for coordinating technical team efforts with...

Ossid Corp.(Names In The News)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... OSSID CORP., Rocky Mount, N.C.--Mike White has been appointed operations manager. White will work with the company's engineers to design "manufacturing friendly" products. He was previously with Bespak.

The Scoular Co.(Names In The News)(Mickey Ebenkamp and Jerry Osborne )(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... THE SCOULAR CO., Omaha, Neb. -- Mickey Ebenkamp has joined the company as director, corporate growth. Ebenkamp will be responsible for assisting the company's executive council in identifying and developing opportunities for growth in selected...

Texas A&M University System.(appointment of Russell Cross)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, College Station, Texas--Dr. Russell Cross has joined the university as associate director for the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and deputy vice chancellor of agriculture. Cross will be the chief operating...

Aviagen pledges to strengthen Nicholas turkey business.(Poultry)
February 7, 2005... ATLANTA, GA. -- Aviagen has made a corporate pledge to strengthen its turkey business, Nicholas Turkey Breeding Farms, by positioning the company to draw from the data and technology established in Aviagen's chicken business, according to...

USPoultry officers.(Trade Note)(Norman Robinson)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... ATLANTA, GA. -- Norman Robinson, senior director for live production at Gold Kist Inc., has been elected chair of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Assn. for 2005, according to an announcement. Robinson began his poultry career at MFC Services in 1963...

UEP tightens husbandry rules, bans backfilling, clarifies ACC.(Poultry)(United Egg Producers)(Animal Care Certified)
February 7, 2005... ATLANTA, GA. -- The egg industry has moved to tighten up its hen husbandry program as the board of directors of the United Egg Producers (UEP) reported that it has passed policy prohibiting backfilling except in certain emergency situations and...

Rockin', swingin' eggs.(Market Digest)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... The American Egg Board (AEB) will step well outside the box this month with a flight of radio ads that are "a radical departure from the usual," according to AEB president Lou Raffel. The 30-second ads--a rock-almost-rap version, a...

Super omelet.(Burger King Corp. launches 'normous Omelet Sandwich')(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Burger King Corp. has launched the "Enormous Omelet Sandwich," which consists of two eggs, bacon, sausage and cheese, according to an announcement.

Super wings.(Wingstop)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Wingstop, the largest restaurant system in the U.S. specializing in chicken wings, expected to sell 1.5 million wings on Super Bowl Sunday, which has been its biggest sales day of the year for the last nine years, according to chief executive...

Slimming chicken sandwich.(Market Digest)
February 7, 2005... Hardee's, following the launch of its "Monster Thickburger" with 1,420 calories and 107 g of fat, has now rolled out its "Chicken BBQ Sandwich" with 370 calories and 4 g of fat for customers who have made resolutions to lose weight this year,...

Molt technologies without feed removal studied for laying hens.(Nutrition And health/Poultry)
February 7, 2005... ATLANTA, GA. -- More than 220 scientific abstracts covering all phases of poultry science were presented here Jan. 24-25 during the International Poultry Scientific Forum. Topics ranged from new feed ingredients, environmental management,...

Auburn University researchers investigating ways to control black flies.(Research Digest)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Auburn University researchers investigating ways to control black flies have discovered a protein in the flies' saliva that speeds the healing of surgical incisions and have been awarded a U.S. patent on the technology, according to an...

Antioxidants have importance in fat quality of byproduct meals.(Bottom Line Of Nutrition/Poultry)
February 7, 2005... Poultry byproduct meals (PBM) are popular and valuable protein sources for use in poultry feeds. A major portion of PBM produced is used in the manufacturing of pet foods. The pet food market is so important that the pet food industry has...

New program to optimize amino acid value.
February 7, 2005... ATLANTA, GA. -- Adisseo introduced its new "Team Up for Total Efficiency with Rhodimet" program for amino acid utilization Jan. 25 during the International Poultry Exposition. This new and collaborative approach allows for the optimal...

Alliance seeks reform in global ag, food trade.(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... A group of consumer and food trade organizations has established the Food Trade Alliance to advocate for global reform in agriculture and food trade policy, according to an announcement. The alliance will work to eliminate...

Avian influenza affects third country in Southeast Asia.
February 7, 2005... The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has taken human life in a third Southeast Asian country as international organizations warn governments in the region that it will be some time before avian influenza is brought under control. Officials...

USDA funds flu research, education.(U.S. Department of Agriculture)
February 7, 2005... The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through its Cooperative State Research, Education & Extension Service (CSREES), announced Jan. 24 that it will contribute $5 million to establish a research and education project to help prevent and control...

Human-to-human transmission of bird flu suspected.(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Human-to-human transmission of avian influenza A appears possible after all, according to a recent New England Journal of Medicine study. Last year, at least 44 people in eight Asian countries were infected with the highly pathogenic avian...

Hog industry insider.(Swine Industry News)
February 7, 2005... Satisfaction, apprehension Despite a good year in the hog business, rose-colored glasses were in short supply as producers attended the annual state meetings and trade shows last month in Minnesota and Iowa. Producers were satisfied...

EU to expand BSE testing in goats.(European Union)(bovine spongiform encephalopathy)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... The European Union member states voted Feb. 2 in favor of the European Commission's proposal to step up testing for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in the EU goat population following the confirmation last week of the first case of BSE...

By eliminating bottlenecks, Farmers Cooperative looks to expand.(Facilities: grain * feed * animal production)
February 7, 2005... When the Farmers Cooperative Elevator Co. in Arcadia, Iowa, built its feed mill in 1981, it was perfectly suited for that era. Most of its business then was in supplements, as hog producers--its main customers--would grind and mix their own...

Preventing dust explosions means having proper equipment.(Inside News)
February 7, 2005... Dust explosions are one of the most dangerous and least understood hazards for a grain-handling facility. Typical equipment installation standards in hazardous areas will be examined and a guide given for selecting the right equipment for an...

Grain elevators may have advantages with ethanol.
February 7, 2005... There are many drivers behind the continued expansion of ethanol production in the U.S.--including mandated markets due to MTBE phase-out, a refiners tax credit, state tax incentives and so on. One driver, though, may be the plain fact that...

A better way: heating system improves feed efficiency, lowers fuel costs.(Facilities: grain * feed * animal production)
February 7, 2005... Creating a more perfect environment in poultry houses may be the next step in helping the industry produce birds that more efficiently take advantage of innovations made through improved genetics and nutrition. Automated feeders, nipple...

Lift trucks.(Grain And Feed)
February 7, 2005... Airtrax Inc. of Hammonton, N.J., announced that it has begun production of the first 10 units of Sidewinder Omni-Directional Lift Trucks. Unlike any other lift truck, the Sidewinder can turn 360[degrees] in its own footprint, allowing...

Burst-detection devices.(Elfab Ltd. introduces Panel Flo-Tel)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Elfab Ltd. of England has introduced Panel Flo-Tel, a burst-detection device. Panel Flo-Tel is based on Elfab's magnetically actuated detection system that provides an open signal once the panel has operated. The system guarantees simple,...

Vertical coolers.(Grain And Feed)(Extru-Tech Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Extru-Tech Inc. of Sabetha, Kan., recently introduced its exclusive vertical cooling technology. The unit features an internal, perforated core and external air plenum cone. Additional features include minimal moving parts that dramatically...

Die systems.(Extru-Tech introduces die system for extruder applications)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Extru-Tech has also introduced the patented multicolor/multishape die system specifically designed for single-screw cooking extruder applications. The design allows for the simultaneous production of multiple colors and shapes of finished...

Simulation modules.(Grain And Feed)
February 7, 2005... Meriam Process Technologies of Cleveland, Ohio, announced its new VMA0055 Measure/ Simulate Module for use with the Meriam handheld Multi-Function Tester 4000 Series. The tester's measurement ranges include [+ or -] 500 mV. [+ or -] 55 volts...

Pumping systems.(Grain And Feed)
February 7, 2005... Riverscreen Inc. of Clay Center, Kan., announced its water-driven, rotating, self-cleaning pumping system for shallow water--with good results in as few as 4 in. of water depth. The system floats in place on four pontoons and draws from more...

Welders.(Grain And Feed)
February 7, 2005... Smith Equipment of Watertown, S.D., has introduced oxy-fuel welding products and accessories for the construction and aggregates industries. The Dual Guard Torch series features an in-head flash arrestor coupled with three-tube construction...

Flush kits.(Animal Production/Processing)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Prima Tech of Kenansville, N.C., has introduced the Flush Kit, which is designed to flush the entire interior of a Prima Tech vaccinator, eliminating contaminants that could cause malfunction. The Flush Kit tube is attached to the inlet valve...

CRF opens advanced research nursery.(New Equipment)(Cooperative Research Farms )
February 7, 2005... RICHMOND, VA. -- Cooperative Research Farms (CRF), one of the world's largest privately owned livestock and poultry research networks, has completed construction of a new swine nursery for nutrition research. The initial stocking of early...

AEM elects new member companies.(New Equipment)(Association of Equipment Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... MILWAUKEE, WIS. -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced that it recently elected nine companies to membership that manufacture and market agricultureand construction-related equipment and services. The new AEM...

CN, BNSF reach routing protocol deal to expedite interchange traffic.(Mill market: information for feed and grain handlers)(Canadian National Railway Co)(Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. )(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... MONTREAL, QUE., and FT. WORTH, TEXAS--The Canadian National Railway Co. (CN) and the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. (BNSF) announced a routing protocol agreement Jan. 19 to streamline their exchange of rail traffic at major...

AEM opens new office in Canada.(Mill market: information for feed and grain handlers)(Association of Equipment Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... MILWAUKEE, WIS.--The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has announced the opening of the AEM Canada office in Ottawa, Ont., effective immediately. AEM opened the Ottawa office to be close to the Canadian Parliament and seat of...

ITR builds second methane plant.(Mill market: information for feed and grain handlers)(Intrepid Technology & Resources Inc.)
February 7, 2005... Intrepid Technology & Resources Inc. (ITR), a renewable energy company, announced Jan. 27 that it has signed agreements to design and build its second methane production facility on the 6,000-head WestPoint Dairy near Wendell, Ida. ...

Ingredient market.(feed and grain trading values)(Illustration)
February 7, 2005... INGREDIENT MARKET The following prices, which include delivery, were obtained last week from feed and grain vendors in the U.S. and Canada. The prices represent current trading values, but are not guaranteed. The second column in the...

Soybeans, corn continue their slump with lack of helpful news.(Grains And Ingredients)
February 7, 2005... The old adage "No news is good news" isn't holding true for the corn and soybean markets. "There's not much going on, but what is going on isn't helpful," said Marry Foreman, an economist with Doanes Agricultural Service in St. Louis, Mo....

U.S.-Canada border issue goes two ways.
February 14, 2005... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Much of the focus in Washington is on reopening the U.S. border to live cattle imports from Canada, but it is a two-way proposition, with Canada publishing a rule to reopen its border to U.S. cattle earlier this month...

Japan finally to move border issue to rulemaking.
February 14, 2005... SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- The decision by Japanese officials last week to accept beef grading as a means to verify cattle age is expected to clear the way for Japan's Food Safety Commission to begin its rulemaking to reopen the Japanese border to...

NCBA adopts directive for border reopening criteria.(National Cattlemen's Beef Association)
February 14, 2005... SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- The board of directors of the National Cattlemen's Beef Assn. (NCBA) passed a directive Feb. 6 instructing NCBA staff to pursue certain objectives that would be disruptive to a process to reopen the U.S. border to Canadian...

Japan accepts U.S. method for testing cattle.
February 14, 2005... Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroyuki Hosoda confirmed a decision by government experts last Wednesday to accept a method the U.S. proposed to verity the age of cattle, calling it a "significant step" toward the eventual easing of import...

WTO says taxpayers, consumers pay heavy price for Japan's farm sector.
February 14, 2005... Japan's protected, expensive agricultural sector demands a heavy price from taxpayers and consumers and still fails to accomplish its main goal of improving food serf-sufficiency, according to a recent report from the World Trade Organization....

Road to border reopening may be filled with potholes.(beef imports)
February 14, 2005... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- One more pothole appeared last week in a rough road to reopening the border with Canada. It happened Feb. 11, just when it appeared that the issue could be on track for March 7. It seems that when nine senators...

NCBA says certain beef may cause sizeable economic harm.(National Cattlemen's Beef Association)
February 14, 2005... SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- A provision readmitting beef from Canadian cattle 30 months old or older into the U.S. market is of significant economic concern and should be withdrawn from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's rule to reopen the U.S....

Johanns announces Bush's proposed changes to ag budget.
February 14, 2005... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Those who predicted that President George Bush would attempt to rewrite the 2002 farm programs in this year's budget proposal were proven right Feb. 7 when Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns unveiled the annual budget...

LOL makes swine discontinued operations.(Land O' Lakes Inc.)
February 14, 2005... ARDEN HILLS, MINN. -- Land O' Lakes Inc. (LOL) has reported a loss for its fourth quarter and decreased earnings for its full year last year, citing certain charges and hedging losses. For its quarter ended Dec. 31, 2004, LOL reported a...

ADM increases cash dividend.(Archer Daniels Midland Co.)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2005... DECATUR, ILL. -- The board of directors of Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) has declared a cash divided of 8.5 cents per share, payable March 10 to shareholders of record Feb. 17. This is the company's 313th cash dividend and 293rd...

Schering-Plough animal health sales up across brands.( )(Brief Article)
February 14, 2005... KENILWORTH, N.J. -- Schering-Plough Corp. has reported increased sales for its animal health business for its fourth quarter and full year, citing solid growth across core brands and favorable currency exchange. For its quarter and year...

DSM to market Agtech's swine microbial products.(Business Report)(DSM Nutritional Products Inc.)(Agtech Products Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2005... DSM Nutritional Products Inc. announced Jan. 25 that it has acquired exclusive marketing rights for Agtech Products Inc.'s MicroSource S and 8818 direct-fed microbial products for swine. "We have entered into this agreement to combine the...

Bayer CropScience, Cargill form alliance.(Business Report)
February 14, 2005... By a Feedstuffs Staff Editor Cargill Inc. and Bayer CropScience have formed an alliance that will focus on the production of specialty canola, which Cargill will use to supply high-stability oil to its food industry customers. The oil...

Stock summary.(Business Report)(Illustration)
February 14, 2005... STOCK SUMMARY This Last Week Week Year Feb. 9 Feb. 2 Ago Feedstuffs-Nelson Stock Indexes Agribusiness 129.4 132.0 ...

Mosaic selects location for headquarters.(Business Report)
February 14, 2005... MINNETONKA, MINN. -- The Mosaic Co. announced Feb. 7 that it has selected a site in Plymouth, Minn., as the location for its new global headquarters. The company plans to relocate this April to the Atria Corporate Center at 3033 Campus Dr....

CBOT to launch fuel ethanol contract.
February 14, 2005... The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) has set April 8 as the date for launching its new fuel ethanol futures contract. CBOT said the new contract is designed to address "the growing demand for an effective hedging instrument for domestically...

ALLTECH.(appointed Darryl D'Souza )(Brief Article)
February 14, 2005... ALLTECH, Dublin, Ireland -- Dr. Darryl D'Souza has been appointed regional pig specialist for the Asia-Pacific region. D'Souza will be responsible for assisting with the rollout of the Premier Pig Program, identifying areas for research in the...