Conference studies large-scale intensive pig production

Large–scale intensive livestock production is a hotly debated topic for consumers as well as livestock producers. The Science behind Large-Scale Production conference covers the potential advantages or disadvantages of pig, poultry and dairy units, as well as important aspects that need to be considered when developing effective intensive production systems. Some of these include animal health and welfare, facility and system design as well as environmental management and compliance.
The conference will provide a range of evidence-based reviews of these areas, drawing on relevant industrial experience and views both from the UK and other countries when possible. It will also highlight where knowledge gaps still exist and novel solutions to old problems and concerns that have been solved through new technology. The Science behind Large-Scale Production conference will be held May 23-23 at the Roslin Institute in Easter Bush, Edinburgh.