Impressive speakers announced for pig symposium

Bernard Jackman, the former Ireland and Leinster rugby player and recently appointed head of high performance with Horse Sport Ireland, will deliver the keynote address at the symposium, which is themed ‘Futureproofing the health of your business’.
Delegates will also hear from international climate-control expert Peter van der Voorst who will speak about the significance of climate control and its impact on animal welfare.

John O’Doherty, a renowned full professor of monogastric nutrition with extensive experience, will draw from his 25-plus years as a researcher, advisor and thought leader.
IPHS president, Peter Duggan commented: “This year’s symposium will feature a high-calibre line-up of monogastric experts, along with an interactive producer discussion panel featuring Joe Healy, Jason McGrath and Sarah Hanley from the IFA’s Pig Policy Division, with Michael McKeon of Teagasc’s Pig Development Department moderating the discussion. We’re really looking forward to this year’s event which features a new format and a new venue in the form of the Curragh.”
The event’s industry trade session is scheduled to get underway at the exhibition hall at 3pm on April 16. There, a range of speakers will discuss practical solutions to the ongoing challenges presented by health, welfare and productivity in the pig farming sector.
And the traditional hog roast dinner will be served at 7pm (approximately.).