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Smithfield Foods Shareholders to Vote on Chinese Takeover

Smithfield Foods Shareholders to Vote on Chinese Takeover

By Amanda Brodhagen, Farms.com

Smithfield Foods investors will vote Tuesday on the company’s sale to a Chinese company – Shuanghui International Holdings Ltd.

The pending $7.1 billion purchase would offer $34 per-share for Smithfield shareholders. If approved by investors, the transaction will take effect on Thursday. If the deal is approved, it would be the largest acquisition of a U.S. business by a Chinese company.

If shareholders approve the takeover, Smithfield will become a private company, which will mean less public disclosure on certain items such as audited financial statements. The company will still have to submit tax returns and federal government regulations.  Analysts say that they think the transaction will go.
 


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Dr. David Rosero: Fat Quality in Swine Diets

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In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. David Rosero from Iowa State University explores the critical aspects of fat quality and oxidation in swine diets. He discusses how different types of lipids affect pig performance and provides actionable insights on managing lipid oxidation in feed mills. Don’t miss this episode—available on all major platforms.

Highlight quote: "Increasing levels of oxidized fats in swine diets reduced the efficiency of feed utilization, increased mortality, and led to more pigs being classified as culls, reducing the number of full-value pigs entering the finishing barns."

Meet the guest: Dr. David Rosero / davidrosero is an assistant professor of animal science at Iowa State University. His research program focuses on conducting applied research on swine nutrition and the practical application of smart farming. He previously served as the technical officer for The Hanor Company, overseeing nutrition, research, and innovation efforts.