Towards Excellence in Pig Production
2019 Ensminger Pig Symposium
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE 2019 ENSMINGER PIG SYMPOSIUM
The Ensminger Program & 2019 Ensminger Pig Symposium
After 50 years, the Ensminger Symposium comes to South Africa
270
Delegates
7
Speakers
46
Sponsors
36
Exhibitors
Who should attend?
Programme
Sessions presented by well-known international speakers
Wednesday, 22 May 2019
Facilitator: Dr Danie Visser – Director, Juventis/Alliance Genetics
Dress Code: Business Attire
Welcoming Lunch & Registration
Scripture Reading & Prayer
Mr Hugo Meyer

Welcoming & Opening
Dr John Purchase

Feeding and management for antibiotic reduced/free pork production
Prof John Patience

Efficacy of dietary alternatives to growth promoting antibiotics
Dr Nick Gabler
Tea & Coffee Break

On-farm swine welfare: The basics!
Dr Anna Johnson

Using genetics and genomics to design the market pig
Prof Max Rothschild
Time Breaker
Delegates are invited to join us for chilled afternoon drinks and entertainment.
PBS Centenary Dinner (Dress Code: Smart Casual)
The Pig Breeders Society of South Africa (PBS) was formed on 20 September 1919. From their first AGM held on the 19th of May 1921 and attended by no less than 56 members, the PBS spearheaded pedigree pig breeding in South and Southern Africa. The PBS has over the years adapted to change and migrated from classical pig breeding and shows to national performance testing and BLUP to the national footprint of pig breeding companies in the modern era of pig breeding. Hence in 2019, PBS is celebrating 100 years of pig stud breeding in South Africa – indeed a very special milestone.
* A ticket to the PBS Centenary Dinner is included in the symposium registration fee.
Wednesday evening, 22 May 2019
Master of Ceremonies: Dr Pieter Möller
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Welcoming
De Wet Boshoff (Executive Director: AFMA)
A word from Neil Dry
Neil Dry (President: Pig Breeders Society of South Africa)
A word from Dr Danie Visser
Dr Danie Visser (Director: Juventis / Alliance Genetics)
Awards Session
Bronze, Silver, Gold and Life Time Awards
Shaun Mockford (Vice President: Pig Breeders Society of South Africa (PBS)) & Dr Japie van der Westhuizen (General Manager: SA Stud Book)
Grace
Francois du Toit (Topigs Norsvin)
[Photo session for recipients of awards]
Starter
A word from Johan van der Walt
Johan van der Walt (Chairman: SAPPO)
Exemplary Awards Session
Exemplary Award Pig Veterinary Science and Support, Exemplary Award Women, Exemplary Award Pig Meat Science, Exemplary Award Technical Excellence & Exemplary Award Agricultural Journalism
Shaun Mockford & Dr Danie Visser
[Photo session for recipients of awards]
Main Course
A word from Dr Pierre van Rooyen
Dr Pierre van Rooyen (Previous General Manager: SA Stud Book)
PBS International Awards Session
PBS International Accolades & PBS Industry Legendary Awards
Shaun Mockford & Neil Dry
A word from Landbouweekblad
Chris Burgess (Chief Editor: Landbouweekblad)
President's Award: Sponsored by AFGRI Animal Feeds
Shaun Mockford, Dr Franscois Crots (Technical and Sales Director: AFGRI Animal Feeds), Anina Hunter (Managing Director: AFGRI Animal Feeds) & Neil Dry
A word from Prof Max Rothschild
Prof Max Rothschild (Distinguished Professor: Iowa State University)
Closing
Peter Mockford (Chairman: F. Mockford Farms)
[Photo session for recipients of awards]
Dessert
Thursday, 23 May 2019
Facilitator: Mr De Wet Boshoff – Executive Director, AFMA
Dress Code: Business Attire
Day Delegate Registration

Welcoming & Opening
Mr Jim Higgiston
Mr Jim Higgiston - Minister Counselor for Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Managing sows and boars for lifetime productivity: Recent developments in reproduction and A.I.
Dr Billy Flowers

Genetic improvement of sow longevity and its economic impact on commercial pork production
Dr Benny Mote
Tea & Coffee Break

Antemortem factors and postmortem processing impacts on pork quality
Dr Christy Bratcher

Imagining the future of pork production
Prof Max Rothschild
Summary and Closing of Symposium
Prof Este van Marle-Köster – Associate Professor: Animal Breeding and Genetics & Head of Department: Animal and Wildlife Science, University of Pretoria
Lunch for Speakers and Delegates
Speakers
Listen and get inspired by our international speakers

Prof Max Rothschild
Distinguished Professor, Iowa State University

Prof John Patience
Professor, Iowa State University

Dr Nick Gabler
Associate Professor, Iowa State University

Dr Anna Johnson
Professor, Iowa State University

Dr Billy Flowers
Distinguished Professor, North Carolina State University

Dr Benny Mote
Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Dr Christy Bratcher
Professor, Auburn University

Dr John Purchase
Chief Executive Officer, Agbiz

Mr Jim Higgiston
Minister Counselor for Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture