Zero Zinc Conference: The future of the pig sector

Join us in Portadown in Northern Ireland on 23rd May from 17:00 - 21:00 for discussions on the future of the pig sector without zinc oxide.

Zero Zinc Conference: The future of the pig sector Zero Zinc Conference: The future of the pig sector

Experts from Phileo by Lesaffre and Teagasc provide their opinion and insights into the implications of the zinc oxide ban, challenges for the sector, and potential solutions going forward, including some encouraging results from a trial of Actisaf® and Safmannan® as an alternative to therapeutic zinc oxide. Encouraging results from a recent trial of Actisaf® and Safmannan® fed as an alternative to therapeutic zinc oxide will also be shared!

 

"Management & nutritional strategies to increase post weaning feed intake and reduce reliance on antibiotic usage in pigs" 

Peadar Lawler, Principle Research Officer at Teagasc

 

"Weaning without zinc oxide"

Wouter DeBruin: Western Europe Technical Manager at Phileo by Lesaffre

 

“Staying calm in spite of very difficult circumstances”

Dr Des Rice: Executive Coach and Psychotherapist at CCO

 

"Better days ahead"

Michael McKeon: Pig Development Officer at Teagasc

 

The event will also include tea, coffee and a finger buffet after the presentations.


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