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Alltech Annual International Symposium

Sunday20May20122012-05-20Wednesday23May20122012-05-23
Lexington, Kentucky, USAhttp://www.alltech.com/symposium-sessions/pork
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