Programme

Leading international keynote speakers present the latest research across the most critical topics in sow longevity – from mortality and survival to farrowing management and piglet life. 

Both days also include oral abstract presentations, debates and poster sessions, showcasing the latest research and practical insights. 

Day 1 (09:30 – 18:00)

Morning programme – 09.30-11.50

Arrival & Coffee

Welcome to the Conference

Christian Fink Hansen, Director, Danish Agriculture & Food Council

Opening speaker - TBA

Opening speak

The good sow life - present and future perspectives

Keynote Speaker | Emma Baxter, Associated Professor, Scotland Rural College (read more) 

Theme: Understanding Sow Mortality

Clinical aspects of sow mortality

Keynote Speaker | Ken Steen Pedersen, Professor of Porcine Health Management, University of Copenhagen (read more)

Oral presentations TBA

Lunch

Afternoon programme – 12.50-18.00

Theme: Improving the next generation of sows

It is all about the gilt - Age weight and backfat at first service affects longevity and lifetime performance

Keynote speaker | Thomas Sønderby Bruun, Senior Specialist in Nutrition & Feeding, SEGES Innovation (read more)

Improving sow longevity through claw health management.

Keynote speaker | Christoph Mülling, Professor of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Leipzig (read more)

Oral presentations TBA

Theme: Improving sow survival

The Sow Welfare Paradox: Welfare ‘wins’ and longevity losses

Keynote speaker | Laura Boyle, Research Officer, Teagasc (read more)

No teeth, no feet, no future? Dental and claw health in Swedish sows

Keynote speaker | Kaisa Ryyty Sylvén, DVM, Dipl. ECPHM, Gård & Djurhälsan (read more)
Keynote speaker | Anna Haglund, DVM, Gård & Djurhälsan (read more)

Oral presentations TBA

Debate

Key Takeaways and thank you

Poster presentations

Day 2 (08:00 – 15:00)

Morning programme – 08.00-11.00

DanBred

Theme: Managing sow health around farrowing

Managing the farrowing process of sows in free farrowing systems

Keynote speaker | Alexander Grahofer, Associated professor and lecturer, University of Bern (read more)

Theme: Managing sow health around farrowing

Bridging biology and precision farming: Innovations in sow health management

Keynote speaker | Marianne Kaiser, Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Aarhus University (read more)

Oral presentations TBA

Poster presentations

Lunch

Afternoon programme – 12.00-15.00

Theme: Improving lactation and piglet life

Feeding the first days of life: Colostrum and milk production in high-prolific danish sows and their role in piglet survival.

Keynote speaker | Takele Feyera, Assistant Professor, Aarhus University (read more)

TBA

Keynote speaker | Jason Woodworth, Research Professor, Kansas State University (read more)

Theme: Improving lactation and piglet life

Practical experiences with pre-weaning feeding strategies

Keynote speaker | Jes Callesen, Consultant and founder, Progris (read more)

Oral presentations TBA

Debate

Wrap-up and thank you

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