Sustainable pig production: Which way ahead?

Agenda

Monday, May 18

1:00-1:05
Introduction
Chairs: Jules Taylor-Pickard and Paul Groenewegen

1:05-1:25
Research to promote sustainable pork production: What do we need to know?
J. Pettigrew, University of Illinois, Illinois, USA

1:30-1:50
On the business end: Strategies for a sustainable future
T. Clemens, Clemens Food Group, Pennsylvania, USA

1:55-2:15
Getting more nutrients out of ingredients in grow-finish diets using solid state fermentation technology. Cellulose - not grain - the new raw material
R. Teuber and J. Sporke, Agrícola Don Pollo Ltda., Santiago, Chile

Special 5 Minute Business Bookend
Using corporate social responsibility as a source of competitive advantage
Frank Bradley, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

2:20-2:50
BREAK

2:55-3:15
Frequently asked questions for now and the future: ‘Can I lower costs without losing performance?’
N. Williams, PIC North America, Tennessee, USA

3:20-3:40
Robust genetic selection and swine health
M. Engle, PIC North America, Tennessee, USA

3:45-4:05
Pigs with PRRS - Can immunomodulation by Bio-Mos® reduce impact of PRRS?
M. T. Che, University of Illinois, Illinois, USA

Special 5 Minute Business Bookend
How a company can gain strategic advantage from having a sustainability policy
Damien McLoughlin, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

6:00
Buses leave for Kentucky Night

Tuesday, May 19

8:00-8:05
Introduction
Chairs: Jules Taylor-Pickard and Paul Groenewegen

8:05-8:25
Basics of monitoring and controlling salmonella in the pork chain
T. Blaha, Hannover University of Veterinary Medicine, Germany

8:30-8:50
Jump-starting piglet health: Bio-Mos® improves colostrum production of sows and survival of piglets
J. Le Dividich, INRA St. Gilles, France

8:55-9:15
New protein source, wean-to-finish economics: Finding where the functional protein NuPro® fits
G. Gourley, Swine Graphics Ent., Iowa, USA

Special 5 Minute Business Bookend
Focus on traceability
David Byrne, Former EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection and World Health Organization Special Envoy on the Revision of the International Health Regulations

9:20-9:50
BREAK

9:55-10:15
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Converting pig manure to light and heat - An idea whose time has come
W. Henry, Rektify Limited, Northern Ireland

10:20-10:40
Boosting fertility: The impact of organic minerals - Can we achieve 30+ pigs per sow
B. Close, Close Consultancy, Berkshire, UK

10:45-11:05
Nutrition at the cellular level: What cells do to conserve minerals and how minerals should be fed
G. Hill, Michigan State University, Michigan, USA

Special 5 Minute Business Bookend
Motivating your team in a time of crisis
Declan Coyle, Andec Communications – Media, Dublin, Ireland

11:10-11:30
Questions & Answers: A brief discussion with the speakers

12:00-12:20
Reflecting on Muhammad Ali’s humanitarian efforts, his life and legacy. Launching the Alltech - Muhammad Ali Center Global Education and Charitable Fund
Lonnie and Muhammad Ali
Lexington Convention Center – Heritage Hall West

followed by Poster Discussion Luncheon
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