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2021 APSA Conference
November 15 – 18, 2021
Sofitel Brisbane, Australia (plus virtual)
Future consequences of climate change for European pig production
Dr David Renaudeau
Climate change is already a reality for livestock production but the effects have been examined mainly in ruminant species and less is known about the impacts and the vulnerability of the pig sector to climate warming, particularly from a European Union perspective. Dr Renaudeau will review the potential effects of climate change on EU pig production and forecast the future effects based on climate modelling. Provision of realistic projections of climate change impacts on the EU pig sector is a prerequisite to evaluate its vulnerability and propose effective adaptation strategies.
Dr David Renaudeau is a Senior Research Scientist in the Physiology, Environment and Genetics for the Animal and Livestock Systems joint research unit between INRAE and AGROCAMPUS OUEST. Dr Renaudeau has 20 years expertise on swine nutrition and on the adaptation to thermal heat stress. He is conducting research programs aiming to better understand the mechanisms underlying heat adaptation in pigs and to propose innovative strategies for better coping with thermal heat stress.
Can early-life establishment of the piglet intestinal microbiota influence production outcomes
The gastrointestinal tract microbiota is involved in the development and function of many body processes. Studies demonstrate that early life microbial colonisation is the most important time for shaping intestinal and immune development, with perturbations to the microbiota during this time having long lasting negative implications for the host. Piglets face many early life events that shape the acquisition and development of their intestinal microbiota. Ms Nowland will outline research in this area which has either provided solutions to industry problems or is generating information targeted at addressing relevant industry issues, with a focus on studies demonstrating causation where possible. This review will provide a basis for the development of new studies targeting an understanding of how to better support initial intestinal microbiota colonisation in order to improve piglet health and survival.
Ms Tanya Nowland is Research Scientist working in pig reproduction and welfare at the South Australian Research and Development Institute. She has a background in animal science and her research interests include sow reproduction and welfare and how that relates to piglet health and survival. Specifically, her research has focussed on the development of non- antimicrobial industry applicable practices to help support healthy intestinal microbiota development and improve pre-weaning piglet performance. Ms Nowland is completing her PhD on development and manipulation of the piglet intestinal microbiota.
Ms Tanya Nowland
Indicative 2021 Conference Program
Principal Sponsors
Monday 15 November 2021
10:00 - 16:00
Student Workshop
11:00 - 17:15
Industry Workshops
18:00 - 18:10
Official Opening
18:10 - 19:10
AC Dunkin Memorial Lecture
19:10 - 21:10
Welcome Reception
21:10 - 23:00
Post Welcome Reception Drinks
Tuesday 16 November 2021
8:30 - 15:25
Reviews & Abstracts
15:25 - 17:30
Posters
15:45 - 16:30
APSA AGM
19:00 - 23:00
Conference Dinner
Wednesday 17 November 2021
9:00 - 16:30
Symposia, Reviews & Abstracts
16:30 - 17:30
Posters
19:00 - 21:30
Networking Function
Thursday 18 November 2021
9:00 - 12:15
Reviews & Abstracts
12:15
Award Presentations
12:45
Close
2021 Sponsors
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