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Alltech Annual International Symposium

20-May-2012 - 23-May-2012
The world population is growing at an incredible rate, which means that and industries alike must explore innovative ideas in order to plan for the future.
Alltech Annual International Symposium

THE WORLD’S FAVORITE MEAT: PORK

The new National Research Council: How does it impact today’s pork production? Is it relevant today?
Hans Stein, University of Illinois, USA

Oxidative stress, health and efficiency: the antioxidant bottom line
Frank Dunshea, The University of Melbourne, Australia

10, 18, 21 or 28? Re-visiting the weaning age debate. Optimize for the piglet or the sow?
Mike Varley, The Pig Technology Company, UK

New advances in feeding the hyperprolific sow: Meeting the needs for 35 weaned pigs per year
Alfonso Campos Sotta, Agroservice Consultants, Chile

Controlling mycotoxins: impact on growth and health
Sung Woo Kim, North Carolina State University, USA

The 37+ test for mycotoxins: Evaluating and avoiding the hidden threats to animals and consumers
Alexandros Yiannikouris, Alltech Inc., USA

Optimal feed efficiency: The key for successful pork production?
Bart Borg, Murphy-Brown, LLC, USA

Round and round: The challenge of tackling PPRS - A vet's perspective on a global dilemma
François Madec, AFSSA, France

Mind the gap: Is nutrition keeping pace with genetics? Is performance reflecting animal potential?
Wallace Henry, Rektify Ltd., Ireland

Genetics and genomics, now epigenetics - What is the next thing coming to improve pig productivity?
Noel H. Williams, PIC North America, USA

Programmed Nutrition: Improving enterprise productivity while enhancing pork quality
William Close, Close Consultancy, UK

Zinc. from nutrition to pharmaco-nutrient - How and how much should we really feed our pigs?
Gretchen Hill, Michigan State University, USA