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Page 14 %u2013 Australian Pork Newspaper, October 2024 www.porknews.com.auTHE 2024 Pig Veterinarians (APV) Conference held in Wollongong, NSW, from September 4-6 was a great success.The event brought together veterinarians, researchers and industry professionals to explore the latest developments in pig health and welfare.The conference was an invaluable opportunity for attendees to share knowledge, generate fresh ideas and strengthen connections within the veterinary community.A key highlight of the conference was the keynote address by Professor Eric Burrough, sponsored by Australian Pork Limited, a renowned veterinary diagnostic pathologist specialising in enteric diseases of pigs, with a focus on Brachyspiraassociated colitis.Professor Burrough%u2019s extensive expertise and contributions to the field have earned him international recognition.He has delivered lectures at major national and global events and authored or co-authored more than 80 peer-reviewed manuscripts and over 175 conference abstracts and proceedings.His distinguished career has been marked by accolades, including the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine Award for Early Achievement in Research (2013) and the Iowa State University Award for Outstanding Achievement in Extension or Professional Practice (2023).At the APV Conference, Professor Burrough delivered four key presentations covering topics central to pig health:%u2022 Porcine respiratory pathology and laboratory diagnosis %u2022 Aggregated diagnostics data in swine disease monitoring %u2022 Porcine gastrointestinal pathology and laboratory diagnosis %u2022 Applications of genetic sequencing technologies in veterinary diagnostics.In addition to his keynote presentations, Professor Burrough conducted an in-depth, two-hour workshop at the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute on gross pathology descriptors, the sampling process, histology slides and case studies.The conference featured a diverse range of presentations on critical topics, including Streptococcus equi zooepidemicus, Japanese encephalitis, swine dysentery and Salmonella, among others.These discussions provided attendees with the latest insights and tools to tackle emerging challenges in pig health.As the veterinary community looks forward to the next APV Conference in 2025, the 2024 event reaffirmed the importance of continued collaboration, education and innovation in ensuring the health and welfare of pigs in Australia and beyond. Dr Raymond Chia, Manager, Animal Health StewardshipAustralian Pork LimitedTogether,Let%u2019s Prove thePower of Partnership.Distributed in Australia by:Something powerful happens when shared expertise, care and nutritional performance come together. Suddenly, obstacles feel more like growth opportunities. That is the transformational power of partnership.Zinpro%u00ae Availa%u00ae Sow helps build more productive sows and gilts with improved reproduction, better efficiency and increased longevity. It has also been shown to reduce lameness and has a positive impact on the cost of production. Experience the power of partnering with Zinpro%u00ae.03 5429 2411www.feedworks.com.auAPV conference highlights veterinary innovation and collaborationNotables at the recent APV conference were Dr Raymond Chia from Australian Pork Limited, Professor Eric Burrough, conference keynote speaker and Dr Yvette Pollock, veterinarian at Sunpork.PIGS were definitely on show last week at the Royal Adelaide Show, with all eight breeds of pig available in Australia on display.The APL team was excited to host an information stand at the Adelaide show this year.It provided us with a great opportunity to give showgoers information about all things pig production and pork, as well as supporting the producers who had pigs on display at the show.The interest of high schools in the School Pig Handling Competition continues to grow with 90 students representing 11 South Australian high schools competing in 2024.SA producers donated 11 pairs of commercial gilts to the high schools in term 3, providing an opportunity for school agricultural programs to include pigs in their teaching program.This interest in pigs was further encouraged in the junior pig judging competition and judging workshop run by NSW pig breeder and show judge, James Dockrill.James provided the aspiring young show judges with tips on what to consider when looking for commercial and breeding attributes.Other attractions in the pig pavilion included:%u2022 Pigs and people talks by Graeme Pope%u2022 Junior Paraders Competition%u2022 Commercial Pork & Bacon Competition%u2022 School Bacon Competition. Australian PorkPigs star at Royal Adelaide ShowAspiring young show judges were given great advice on pig judging by show judge, James Dockrill. Pigs were the stars in the pavilion.