Pig World
  • News
      • Animal Health
      • Breeding
      • Business
      • Environment
      • EU
      • Food Safety
      • Housing
      • Marketing
      • NPA
      • National Pig Awards
      • New Products
      • Nutrition
      • People
      • Pig Fair
      • Politics
      • Training & Education
      • Welfare
  • Features
    • Animal Health
    • Breeding
    • Environment
    • Farm Visits
    • Herd Recording
    • Housing
    • Marketing
    • Nutrition
    • Products
    • Training
  • Comment
    • AHDB Pork
    • Chris Fogden
    • Dennis Bridgeford
    • Peter Crichton
    • Red Robin
    • Veterinary View
    • Zoe Davies, NPA
  • Numbers
  • Pig Prices
  • Magazines
    • September 2025
    • August 2025
    • 2025 Maximising Pig Health supplement
    • July 2025
    • June 2025
    • 2025 Innovation supplement
    • May 2025
    • April 2025
    • March 2025
    • 2025 Buildings supplement
    • February 2025
    • 2025 Nutrition Supplement
    • January 2025
    • December 2024
    • November 2024
    • 2025 National Pig Awards supplement
    • October 2024
    • September 2024
    • August 2024
    • 2024 Pig Health supplement
    • July 2024
    • June 2024
    • 2024 Innovation supplement
    • 2024 Pig & Poultry Fair Guide
    • May 2024
    • April 2024
    • 2024 Buildings Supplement
    • March 2024
    • 2024 Pig Nutrition supplement
    • February 2024
    • January 2024
    • December 2023
    • November 2023
    • 2023 National Pig Awards supplement
    • October 2023
    • September 2023
    • Health Supplement
  • Suppliers
  • Jobs
    • Browse Jobs
    • Post a Job
    • Manage Jobs
  • Classified
  • Events
    • Pigs Tomorrow
    • National Pig Awards
Podcast
Pig WorldPig World
  • News
      • Animal Health
      • Breeding
      • Business
      • Environment
      • EU
      • Food Safety
      • Housing
      • Marketing
      • NPA
      • National Pig Awards
      • New Products
      • Nutrition
      • People
      • Pig Fair
      • Politics
      • Training & Education
      • Welfare
  • Features
    • Animal Health
    • Breeding
    • Environment
    • Farm Visits
    • Herd Recording
    • Housing
    • Marketing
    • Nutrition
    • Products
    • Training
  • Comment
    • AHDB Pork
    • Chris Fogden
    • Dennis Bridgeford
    • Peter Crichton
    • Red Robin
    • Veterinary View
    • Zoe Davies, NPA
  • Numbers
  • Pig Prices
  • Magazines
    1. September 2025
    2. August 2025
    3. 2025 Maximising Pig Health supplement
    4. July 2025
    5. June 2025
    6. 2025 Innovation supplement
    7. May 2025
    8. April 2025
    9. March 2025
    10. 2025 Buildings supplement
    11. February 2025
    12. 2025 Nutrition Supplement
    13. January 2025
    14. December 2024
    15. November 2024
    16. 2025 National Pig Awards supplement
    17. October 2024
    18. September 2024
    19. August 2024
    20. 2024 Pig Health supplement
    21. July 2024
    22. June 2024
    23. 2024 Innovation supplement
    24. 2024 Pig & Poultry Fair Guide
    25. May 2024
    26. April 2024
    27. 2024 Buildings Supplement
    28. March 2024
    29. 2024 Pig Nutrition supplement
    30. February 2024
    31. January 2024
    32. December 2023
    33. November 2023
    34. 2023 National Pig Awards supplement
    35. October 2023
    36. September 2023
    37. Health Supplement
    Featured

    September 2025 issue of Pig World now available

    September 1, 2025
    Recent

    September 2025 issue of Pig World now available

    September 1, 2025

    August 2025 issue of Pig World now available

    August 1, 2025

    2025 Maximising Pig Health supplement now available

    August 1, 2025
  • Suppliers
  • Jobs
    • Browse Jobs
    • Post a Job
    • Manage Jobs
  • Classified
  • Events
    • Pigs Tomorrow
    • National Pig Awards
LinkedIn X (Twitter)
Pig World
News

The Sow of the Future under the spotlight at Pigs 2022

Alistair DriverBy Alistair DriverMarch 26, 20174 Mins Read
LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Email

What does the sow of the future look like?

Will she still be farrowing in a crate? Or will the research on alternative freedom farrowing systems eventually yield something that works for the sow, her piglets and the producer, to meet the growing clamour for something different?

And, just as importantly, are the current nutritional regimes we deploy for our breeding animals fit for a rapidly changing world? What could we do to improve them?

These are just some of the questions we will be discussing at the Innovation Conference, which takes place on the second day of the Pig World/AHDB Pork ‘Pigs 2022 – the Opportunities’ conference in Solihull, in June.

We are delighted to have secured some excellent speakers to discuss the ‘Sow of the Future’ in what is certain to be one of the most eagerly-awaited sessions of the two-day event.

Dr Emma Baxter, senior researcher in animal behaviour and welfare at SRUC, in Edinburgh, is a leading expert in the search for alternative farrowing systems. Her research has given her a unique insight into systems being developed around the world – and, therefore, the potential benefits and drawbacks of attempting to move beyond the farrowing crate.

Nathalie Quiniou, from IFIP, the applied research and technical institute for pigs in France, will deliver her considered thoughts on feeding strategies for reproductive sows to improve their longevity and the vitality of newborn piglets.

Her research over the years has also included studying the effect of ambient temperature and low crude protein diets on growing pigs and lactating sows.
This will constitute just one strand of an ambitious programme being put together for the conference.

The Innovation Conference, free to AHDB Pork levy payers, will also include sessions on:

  • Planning for the future in a changing world, including perspectives from the farm business, the retailer and the consumer
  • Alternatives to antimicrobials in pig production
  • All the issues around ‘Meat of the Future’
  • Specialist sessions for indoor and outdoor producers.

AHDB technical senior manager Dr Charlotte Evans said: “For this year’s innovation conference we won’t just be focusing on the ‘niche blue sky innovation’ but also exploring implementation of recent innovations, both here and overseas. We will be challenging new ideas and identifying bottlenecks that we can overcome as an industry, but also celebrating successes.”

More speakers will be announced in the coming months.

An international perspective
As the fortunes of the UK pig sector are increasingly shaped by events beyond our shores, Day One of Pigs 2022 will be dedicated to the International Outlook Conference, with the emphasis very much on the highly intertwined global marketplace.

Speakers confirmed so far include Cranswick chief Adam Couch and, to give the Danish perspective, Asger Krogsgaard, a pig farmer and vice chairman of both Danish Crown and the Danish Agriculture and Food Council.

Innovation, innovation, innovation
Awards will be handed out at the event for the best ‘Innovative Best Practices’ submitted by producers to the EUPiG project, which, championing innovation, AHDB Pork has secured funding to co-ordinate and lead.

‘Pigs 2022: The Opportunities’ – key details
When: June 6 and 7, 2017
Where: The St Johns Hotel, Solihull, centrally located and convenient for Birmingham International Airport and Railway Station and the M42
Day One: International Outlook Conference and dinner – with invited guests from all over the world
Day Two: Innovation Conference, free to attend to all English levy payers
How to book: To book, register on www.Pigs2022.com

Sponsors announced
We are delighted to announce our first sponsors for Pigs 2022 – The Opportunities. They are:
AM Warkup
Boehringer Ingelheim
Harbro
Zoetis
Hipra
Vetsonic

Share. LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email
Previous ArticleMind the Gap
Next Article Brexit: Coalition of food supply chain bodies outlines joint priotities as Article 50 is triggered
Alistair Driver

Editor Pig World, group editor Agronomist and Arable Farmer and Farm Contractor. National Pig Association webmaster. Former political editor at Farmers Guardian. Occasional media pundit. Brought up on a Leicestershire farm. Works from a shed in his Oxfordshire garden.

Read Similar Stories

Straw prices for the week ending September 7, 2025

September 3, 2025

Farm assurance debate: An important change driven by the supply chain

September 3, 2025

Wildlife Trusts report ‘lacks context and hard evidence of pig sector environmental damage’ – NPA chief exec

September 2, 2025
Latest News

Straw prices for the week ending September 7, 2025

September 3, 2025

Farm assurance debate: An important change driven by the supply chain

September 3, 2025

Farm assurance debate: A commitment to welfare excellence

September 3, 2025
Sponsored Content

Enhancing Weaned Pig Health and Performance with Zinc and Iron

August 1, 2025

THE GATEKEEPER OF RESPIRATORY HEALTH – MYCOPLASMA HYOPNEUMONIAE (M.HYO)

April 30, 2024
Current Pig Industry jobs
  • Pig Stockperson – Ref 1773 Aberdeenshire

    • Aberdeenshire
    • Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.
    • Full Time
  • Senior Pig Stockperson – Ref 1772 Aberdeenshire

    • Aberdeenshire
    • Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.
    • Full Time
  • Senior Pig Stockperson – Ref 1771 Australia

    • Queensland, Australia
    • Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.
    • Full Time
GETTING IN TOUCH
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Meet The Editors
  • About Us
  • Email Newsletters
  • Subscribe
  • Reuse permissions
OUR SOCIAL CHANNELS
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
PARTNER EVENTS
RELATED SITES
  • Farmers Weekly
  • Agronomist & Arable Farmer
  • Farm Contractor
  • National Pig Awards
  • Pigs Tomorrow
  • Poultry News
  • Weekly Tribune
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
© 2024 MA Agriculture Ltd, a Mark Allen Group company

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.