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Page 2 %u2013 Australian Pork Newspaper, November 2024 www.porknews.com.aupartnership with our suppliers.%u201d%u201cThis is an exciting industry-led advancement, which demonstrates pork producers%u2019 commitment to animal welfare, and we commend SunPork on leading this breakthrough.%u201cWe%u2019re thrilled to see SunPork bring this innovation to market, and we%u2019d love to see similar solutions used more broadly across the industry in future to improve the lives of all pigs.%u201dTo ensure commercial viability, key criteria for the development of the maternity ring included maintaining the current farrowing footprint, ensuring the safety of employees and achieving a transition cost equal to the replacement cost of current farrowing crates to deliver a compelling solution for all of industry.SunPork%u2019s scientific research to demonstrate the animal welfare outcomes of the maternity ring compared to farrowing crates was published in the peerreviewed journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science in August 2024. It identified key benefits of the maternity ring, including:%u2022 Greater range of movement available to sows%u2022 Improved physical condition of sows%u2022 Higher lactation efficiency of sows%u2022 Reduction in stressrelated behaviours in sows%u2022 Lower conflict between piglets%u2022 Patterns of feeding aligned more closely with weaning in the wild%u2022 Improved piglet weight%u2022 Lower use of medication for piglets%u2022 More interaction and bonding between sow and piglets.As a result of the science-based welfare benefits delivered by Sunpork%u2019s maternity ring, RSPCA Australia has expressed its support for the technology to replace farrowing crates.SunPork unveiled the maternity ring and the scientific data behind it at a meeting of Australian Pork Limited delegates in mid-October. Following its own extensive research and development, SunPork is sharing the blueprint and evidence for the maternity rings with the broader pork industry to support improved sow welfare across Australia.Dr van Barneveld said, %u201cPeople may be surprised to hear that we%u2019re sharing this design and our know-how with our peers and competitors, but we believe we have an obligation to make this pathway to close confinement-free pork available to the entire industry.%u201d%u201cFor us, animal welfare is a collective pursuit, not a marketing tool. %u201cNow that we have found an alternative, the industry needs adequate time to consider the options and if they choose to change, then adopt the new alternative.%u201dSunPork has engaged Stockyard Industries in Queensland to manufacture and sell the maternity rings to other pork producers. It intends to support training and development for those interested in implementing the technology, including through the University of Adelaide Roseworthy piggery, which is operated by SunPork. The summit had the opportunity to ensure enhanced collaboration between farmers, policymakers and environmental groups to address the role of farming in the protection and repair of our landscapes %u2013 work that will benefit not only the planet but the long-term resilience of agriculture itself.While it%u2019s early days in the development of Australia%u2019s plan, the summit aimed to show the government%u2019s commitment to the global framework. As stewards of the land and producers of food and fibre, it%u2019s crucial we remain leaders in this space so we don%u2019t get left behind. It%u2019s important that our industry, along with other agricultural sectors, remains in frequent discussions with the government in its vision of %u2018nature positive%u2019.By working together, agriculture and conservation can create a strong future that sustains both Australian farming, nature and livelihoods of many for generations to come. NOV 12-15 %u2013 EuroTier 2024 %u2013 Hanover, Germany. https://www.eurotier.com/en/NOV 20-21 %u2013 Pig Research Summit 2024 %u2013 Copenhagen, Denmark. https://pigresearchsummit.com2025JAN 7-9 %u2013 Banff Pork Seminar %u2013 Banff, Canada. https://www.banffpork.ca/FEB 11-12 %u2013 Minnesota Pork Congress %u2013 Mankato, USA. https://www.mnporkcongress.com/MAR 12-14 %u2013 VIV Asia %u2013 Bangkok, Thailand. https://www.vivasia.nl/MAR 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/JUN 4-5 %u2013 World Pork Expo %u2013 Des Moines, Iowa, USA. https://www.worldpork.org/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 ads@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.%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. 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