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November 27, 2005 - November 30, 2005
Christchurch - New Zealand
The Australasian Pig Science Association (Inc) (APSA) held its first conference in Albury, NSW, in 1987. Researchers working with pigs saw a need for a society that would bring together people from a range of disciplines all with a primary interest in pig science.
The aim was to provide a forum for scientific discussion that would ultimately provide an impetus for further research in priority areas of pig production and ultimately improve overall pig productivity.
Since that time APSA has met every two years, and the conference proceedings has gained an international reputation for the quality of its reviews and short papers. The aims of the association have changed little since its inception, although it now incorporates sessions at a more applied level for industry.
The 10th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Pig Science Association (Inc.) will be held at the Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand between the 27th and 30th November, 2005.
The APSA committee has put together a challenging and exciting scientific programme that will focus on:
Strategies and Coping Mechanisms for the Modern Scientist (A.C. Dunkin Memorial Lecture)
Beta-agonists - From mechanism to commercial application
Gene Markers -How they can be used in selection?
Air Quality-What effects does it have on animal health?
Gilt and first litter management to achieve lifetime performance
Sow Group housing
Mycotoxins-What are they and how do they impact on animals?
Opportunities to manipulate pork to improve it''s health characteristics
Health Strategies for the modern Pig Industry
Programme
Strategies and Coping Mechanisms for the Modern
Scientist: A.C. Dunkin
Air quality – what effect does it have on health?
Dr Trish Holyoake
Role of dietary fibre
Prof. Martin Verstegan
Mycotoxins - what are they and how do they impact on animals?
Prof. Trevor Smith
Health Strategies for the modern pork industry
Prof Roger Morris - Dr Steve Driesen - Dr Bruce Welch
Commercial application of beta-agonists (e.g. Paylean)
Prof Harry Mersmann
Opportunities to manipulate pork to improve its health characteristics
Dr Alison Darragh
Beta-agonists - from mechanism to commercial application
Prof Harry Mersmann
Gilt and first litter management to achieve lifetime performance
Dr Don Levis - Prof. Paul Hughes - Mr Rob Smits
Industry Workshop Gene Markers – how they can be used in selection
Prof. Chris Moran
Sow group housing
Dr Rebecca Morrison