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Page 2 %u2013 Australian Pork Newspaper, March 2025 www.porknews.com.augenetic and non-genetic factors linked to tail biting events. A smaller observational study led by Dr Megan Lucas focused on the behaviours leading up to a tailbiting event using a population of pigs with intact tails. Conducted as a postdoc position with the University of Melbourne, Megan%u2019s observations suggest lowtail postures, repetitive nosing and manipulative behaviours are all signs correlated to an impeding biting event. Another study within the Tails CRC-P found that when pigs were housed at the minimum stocking density, tail biting was more likely to occur if there was a considerable variation in body weights within a penned group. This finding is important for housing management as it indicates that even when following minimum stocking guidelines, more attention may need to be given to grouping pigs into similar weight classes at finisher stage to reduce the likelihood of tail biting. Additional research efforts were expected to emerge after the project%u2019s completion on March 31, 2025, with APRIL providing ongoing extension and development of a decision support tool to help assist producers with understanding project data.The aim being to provide producers with relevant information surrounding tail-biting risk in ways that help guide the mitigation of tail biting on farm. 2025MAR 24-26 %u2013 2025 National Feral Pig Conference %u2013 Gold Coast, QLD. https://feralpigs.com.au/MAR 25-26 %u2013 London Swine Conference %u2013 London, Ontario. https://www.londonswineconference.ca/APR 8-9 %u2013 Animal AgTech Innovation Summit %u2013 Dallas, USA. https://animalagtech.com/JUN 4-5 %u2013 World Pork Expo %u2013 Des Moines, Iowa, USA. https://www.worldpork.org/JUN 18-19 %u2013 Ontario Pork Congress %u2013 Ontario, Canada. https://www.porkcongress.on.ca/AUG 15-16 %u2013 Kingaroy BaconFest %u2013 Kingaroy, Australia. https://www.kingaroybaconfest.com.au/SEP 20-23 %u2013 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference %u2013 Minnesota, USA. https://lemanconference.umn.edu/NOV 17-19 %u2013 APSA Conference %u2013 Melbourne, Australia. https://www.apsa.asn.au/07 3286 1833porknews.com.auHow to supply event details: Send all details to Australian Pork Newspaper, PO Box 162, Wynnum, Qld 4178, call 07 3286 1833 or email design@collins.mediaPork IndustryCalendar of Events%u00a9 Collins Media Pty Ltd %u2013 Contents may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher. It is the responsibility of advertisers to ensure the correctness of their claims and statements. The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publisher.and perspectives that will shape the plan. Our achievements of the past five years demonstrate what we can accomplish when we work with shared purpose and direction, and take full advantage of our integration of policy, research and innovation and marketing in the one organisation. I invite all industry stakeholders to participate in the 2025-2030 consultation opportunities. Your input will be invaluable in crafting a strategic plan that addresses the evolving needs of our industry and consumers in domestic and international markets. I am confident that the Australian pork industry%u2019s continued hard work, agility and collaborative approach will continue to deliver a very bright future. Reflecting on five years of industry growthThe author with APL staff at EvokeAg 2025.* from P1%u25a0 Farrowing and weaner crates, growers and baconer pens. %u25a0 Feed hopper with stainless steel trough.%u25a0 Farrowing flooring with a 10mm gap; weaners flooring with a 12mm gap; and growers flooring with a 15mm gap.Excellent quality Concrete Slats for PiggeriesDiagonal Farrowing Crate. Straight Farrowing Crate.Ph (02) 6644 6065Mobile 0437 431 901 | Email sales@vereyken.com.au 2 Clark Rd, Junction Hill %u2022 PO Box 421, Grafton NSW 2460Head Office: Vereyken Bros. Pty Ltd Anytime or (02) 6644 6065ABN 11 003 543 548 Mobile: 0437 431 901 Victoria: Ben Slots Phone: (03) 9462 4266 Freecall: 1800 999 245 Mobile: 0418 388 842ALL FLOORING IS MADE TO SIZE AT NO EXTRA COSTDr Darryl D%u2019Souza guiding the Tails CRC-P project panel, including PhD candidate Rutu Galea and Dr Lauren Hemsworth, both from the University of Melbourne, Dr Susanne Hermesch from the University of New England, Dr Kate Plush from Sunpork Group, Dr Megan Lucas, also from the University of Melbourne, and Dr Charles Rikard-Bell from APRIL.Tail biting - insights from Tails CRC-P conference* from P1