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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)

09.30 AM – Arrival & Coffee

10.00 AM

Welcome to the Conference

Christian Fink Hansen,
Danish Agriculture & Food Council

10.05 AM

Opening speaker - TBA

TBA

10.20 AM

The good sow life

Keynote speaker

Emma Baxter, Scotland Rural College

The good sow life – present and future perspectives
Emma Baxter is Reader/Associate Professor at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and a specialist in pig behaviour and welfare.
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10.45 AM

Understanding Sow Mortality

Keynote speaker

Ken Steen Pedersen, University of Copenhagen

Clinical aspects of sow mortality
Ken Steen Pedersen is Professor of Porcine Health Management at the University of Copenhagen and leads the Porcine Health Management research group.
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11.17 AM

Abstracts - TBA

11.47 AM – Lunch

12.50 PM

Improving the Next Generation of Sows

Keynote speaker

Thomas Sønderby Bruun,
SEGES Innovation

It is all about the gilt – Age weight and backfat at first service affects longevity and lifetime performance
Thomas Sønderby Bruun is Senior Specialist in Nutrition & Feeding at SEGES Innovation. His work focuses on sow nutrition, physiology and lifetime performance
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Keynote speaker

Christoph Mülling,
University of Leipzig

Improving sow longevity through claw health management.
Christoph Mülling is Professor of Veterinary Anatomy at the University of Leipzig and Head of the Institute of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology.
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13.52 PM

Abstracts - TBA

14.22 PM – Coffee Break

14.55 PM

Improving Sow Survival

Keynote speaker

Laura Boyle,
Teagasc

TBA
Laura Boyle is a Research Officer at Teagasc’s Moorepark Animal and Grassland Research Centre. Her research interests include the relationship between animal health and welfare, animal-based welfare outcomes and antibiotic reduction. 
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Keynote speaker

Kaisa Ryyty Sylvén & Anna Haglund,
Gård & Djurhälsan

TBA
Kaisa Ryyty Sylvén and Anna Haglund work with pig health, advisory services and herd management at Gård & Djurhälsan, Sweden. Together, they bring extensive practical experience from commercial pig production and work closely with farmers to improve animal health, welfare and production results.
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15.57 PM

Abstracts - TBA

16.27 PM

Debate

16.57 PM

Key Takeaways and Thank You

17.02 PM

Poster Presentations

Day 2 (08:00 – 15:00)

08.00 AM

Danbred

8.25 AM

Managing Sow Health Around Farrowing

Keynote speaker

Alexander Grahofer, University of Bern

Managing the farrowing process of sows in free farrowing systems
Alexander Grahofer is a lecturer at the Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern, with specialist qualifications in porcine health management and animal reproduction.
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08.57 AM – Break

09.27 AM

Managing Sow Health Around Farrowing

Keynote speaker

Marianne Kaiser,  Aarhus University

Bridging biology and precision farming: Innovations in sow health management
Marianne Kaiser is a tenure track assistant professor at Aarhus University, Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. She studies pig health, immune response and welfare in critical periods such as farrowing.
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09.57 AM

Abstracts - TBA

10.27 AM

Poster Presentations

11.02 AM – Lunch

12.02 PM

Improving Lactation and Piglet Life

Keynote speaker

Takele Feyera,
Aarhus University

Feeding the first days of life: Colostrum and milk production in high-prolific danish sows and their role in piglet survival.
Takele Feyera is an assistant professor at Aarhus University with expertise in nutrition and nutritional physiology in pregnant and lactating sows
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Keynote speaker

Jason Woodworth,
Kansas State University

TBA
Jason Woodworth is a Research Professor at Kansas State University, where he works with swine nutrition, feed management and production systems.
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13.04 PM – Break

13.34 PM

Improving Lactation and Piglet Life

Keynote speaker

Jes Callesen, Progris

Practical experiences with pre-weaning feeding strategies
Jes Callesen is an advisor at Progris and a member of the PRS27 research committee. He brings a practical advisory perspective on reproduction, farrowing management and production optimisation.
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14.04 PM

Abstracts - TBA

14.34 PM

Debate

14.54 PM

Wrap-Up and Thank You

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)

Theme

Understanding the good sow life

Keynote speaker
Emma Baxter, Scotland Rural College

Theme

Understanding sow mortality 

Keynote speaker
Ken Steen Pedersen, University of Copenhagen

Theme

Improving the next generation of sows

Keynote speakers
Thomas Sønderby Bruun, SEGES Innovation
Christoff Mülling, University of Leipzig

Theme

Improving sow survival


Keynote speakers: To be announced 

Day 2 (08:00 – 15:00)

Theme

Managing sow health around farrowing

Keynote speakers
Alexander Grahofer, University of Bern
Marianne Kaiser, Aarhus University

Theme

Improving lactation and piglet life

Keynote speakers
Takele Feyera, Aarhus University
Jes Callesen, Progris

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