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Conference for forward-thinking pig industry
Innovative designers and expert speakers unite for event

Pig buildings of the future and enhancing breeding performance will be the focus at the upcoming BPEX Innovation Conference.

Held on June 18 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, the event will feature the latest research findings, technologies and management techniques.

Guest speakers include technical experts and pig producers not just from the UK, but from Denmark and the Netherlands too.

A range of building and material experts will also be designing the "ultimate pig building", based on the latest developments from around the world, to find an optimum environment for pig health and performance.

This is the first time the event has used a conference format and among its delegates will be forward-thinking business owners, farm managers and vets.

Andrew Knowles, head of knowledge transfer at BPEX, said: "In the Breed+3 session of the conference, we will be drawing together the latest innovations in breeding herd management to help producers wean more piglets per sow. We know it is both possible and necessary to increase breeding herd productivity.”

Click here to find out more about the event and to register. Otherwise, email Clancy Smith at BPEX.

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk