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Session 4: Spain versus the world – Natasha Snyman

Spain’s strict disease management, which resulted in the eradication of African swine fever (ASF) in ...

06
Sep
Session 4: Performance versus profitability – Dr Alex Sly

The balance between performance indicators and profitability is crucial for the success of the pig ...

06
Oct
Session 4: From the inside out – Tim Horne

Numerous factors may cause lameness in sows, from genetics and nutrition to housing conditions and ...

05
Sep
Session 4: Bridging the biosecurity gap – Dr Susan Rodakis

Biosecurity encompasses a range of measures designed to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases ...

05
Sep
Session 3: Revolution in evolution – Dr Craig Lewis

The next agricultural revolution is underway. Technological advancements, rapid genetic improvements coupled with novel data ...

05
Sep
Session 2: The first extensive bio-monitoring mycotoxin exposure survey in swine – Dr Arnau Vidal

Busting the mycotoxin myth The impact of mycotoxins (toxic compounds produced by certain fungi) on ...

05
Sep
Session 2: NGS – a new perspective in surveillance – Dr Barrie Fleming

Technology is changing our approach to animal health: What can the pig learn from the ...

04
Sep
Session 2: Can we find middle ground on antibiotic use? – Dr Ulrich Klein

Antimicrobial resistance calls for sustainable and responsible antibiotic use, alongside strategies that prioritise disease prevention ...

19
Oct
Session 2: ASF is endemic. How do we live with it? – Dr Livio Heath

African swine fever (ASF) poses significant challenges in South Africa, where it has become endemic. ...

03
Sep
Session 1: The relationship between you and your consumer – Suzy Brokensha

Understanding consumer perceptions and expectations As our society becomes more connected, an important question arises: ...

01
Sep
Session 1: Should my family be farming with me? How can we make it work? – Dr Isaac Huerta

For generations, the family has been the bedrock of agricultural traditions, with the passing down ...

01
Sep
Session 1: Protecting your pearls – Adv. Ronald King

Am I farming for wealth or maintaining a lifestyle? Farmers who have dedicated their lives ...

02
Sep