Wrapping up September: What’s new in the world of pigs?
Pig Progress reports on the latest business news and updates from the global pig industry, including Boehringer Ingelheim’s launch of a dual-antigen vaccine in the US, DSM-Firmenich’s new feed additive plant in India, and strategic business moves such as the ADM-Alltech joint venture in North America and Agrifirm Hungary’s integration into UBM Group. This and more.
ADM and Alltech enter into North American animal feed joint venture
Boehringer Ingelheim launches vaccine against PCV2 in the US
Launching now in the US, Ingelvac Circoflex AD is the first vaccine to combine both PCV2a and PCV2d antigens in a single dose designed for optimised herd health. Built on the vaccine Ingelvac Circoflex from Boehringer Ingelheim, this new dual-antigen approach offers producers an additional option to protect their pigs and support long-term profitability.
DSM-Firmenich opens animal nutrition and health plant in India
DSM-Firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health 
has inaugurated a new feed additive plant in Jadcherla, Hyderabad, India. The new facility, equipped with Bühler technology, features a manufacturing line for solutions in mycotoxin risk management (Mycofix Secure and Mycofix Shield) and a new 11,200 sqm warehouse. The plant is built adjacent to the company’s Jadcherla premix plant, which has been operating since 2018. Together, the 2 facilities form an integrated ‘Super Site’, enabling greater efficiency and faster service for customers.
In addition, DSM-Firmenich also partnered with FarmTrace, a global farm connection and analytics platform. The aim is to enable direct integration of environmental footprinting solution Sustell with the FarmTrace platform, significantly simplifying the collection and processing of farm-level data.
ePhyt granted EU authorisation
The 3-phytase product ePhyt has been granted new EU authorisation. The main reason for applying for a new authorisation was a change in the production strain. The holder of the authorisation is Fertinagro Biotech. This product is authorised for use in the EU in chickens, turkeys and pigs for fattening. Both liquid and solid forms of the additive are available.
Hendrix Genetics launches Nexus 100
At SPACE 2025, Hendrix Genetics launched Nexus 100, the first product under its new Nexus brand in the swine division. The product combines genetics from Hypor and Danish Genetics to deliver a profile focusing on survivability rather than just maximising litter size.
Intradco Global completes live animal air transport of 1,200 breeding pigs
Equine and animal transport specialists Intradco Global has completed the successful air shipment of 1,200 breeding pigs from Denmark to the Philippines. A full charter of a B747-400F freighter was used for this shipment. The pigs are to be used for breeding and genetic multiplication, with the animals destined for the end-client’s farm in the Philippines.
PigTek offers new anchor bearing for Flex-Auger system
PigTek has updated its Flex-Auger Feed Delivery Systems with a new anchor bearing that’s made in the US and designed for maximum reliability. Compatible with Chore-Time Model 75 and Model 75 Plus Flex-Auger Systems, the bearing also includes an updated clamp pin that enhances auger-to-anchor bearing attachment.
De Heus opens new animal feed factory in Punjab, India
De Heus India, part of De Heus Animal Nutrition, has opened a new animal feed factory in Rajpura, Punjab. The factory, built with an investment of about US$17 million, is one of the largest and most advanced in India, carrying an installed capacity of 180 kMT with the potential to expand to 240 kMT. The factory has separate production lines for cattle, buffalo, poultry, and pig feed.
Agrifirm Hungary is part of UBM Group
Agrifirm Hungary is now part of UBM Group, an agricultural group specialising in crop trading, compound feed production, and the supply of high-quality feed ingredients in Hungary.
Bioiberica celebrates its 50th anniversary and refreshes brand identity
Bioiberica is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the launch of a renewed brand identity, which presents a refreshed corporate purpose, ‘Making the world a healthier and safer place’, and a revamped tagline, ‘We are all one’, which accompanies its logo. The company has also launched its new website.
VIV Select China moves from Nanjing to Shanghai
In Nanjing at the 17th edition of VIV Select China, the annual international trade fair for the poultry and livestock farming sector, Royal Jaarbeurs announced that the fair will be held in Shanghai starting in 2026. The next edition of VIV Select China is scheduled for 19-21 August 2026 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center.
