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The Interempresas Group and Isagri are organizing the 2nd Technical Conference on Pig Farming , focusing on the application of artificial intelligence on farms . Following the success of the first edition, the event will be held on April 29 in Guijuelo (Salamanca) and will bring together experts and professionals from the sector. The objective is to analyze the impact of artificial intelligence on the management, health, and feeding of Iberian pigs. Key topics will be addressed, such as its integration with IoT and robotics, the role of innovation in sustainability, and case studies demonstrating its potential to improve farm efficiency and profitability . PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

The PigStun* project aims to encourage EU pig slaughterhouses that use high concentrations of carbon dioxide to stun pigs to adopt more welfare-friendly systems by testing the technical specifications and feasibility of four promising alternatives. During this webinar, the following alternatives will be presented: argon reconditioning system, helium system, optimized CAS process, and improved electrical stunning system. A description of the system will be provided, along with the advantages and disadvantages of these alternatives and their impact on the economy, the environment, labor, and animal welfare. During the webinar there will be time for questions and discussion. PigStun is the beneficiary of a grant agreement signed with the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) under the Single Market Programme – Food Strand, aiming to improve pig welfare. The PigStun consortium is comprised of beneficiaries and associated partners from the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, and Spain, including academic research partners, slaughterhouse equipment developers, and five pig slaughtering companies. Price: Free Limited places REGISTRATION

The Zafra Spring Fair, held from April 4th to 6th, will once again feature cattle. The three-day fair will feature exhibitions and sales of select livestock, three technical sessions, dressage and western competitions, official auctions, and other leisure activities. CONTACT | PROGRAM

Under the generic title " ASESCU Conference at FIGAN", the opening conference of the WELFARECUN Operational Group "New fattening, transport and slaughter processes in rabbit farming for improved animal welfare" will take place on March 27th at the FIGAN 2025 trade fair at Feria de Zaragoza. The conference is organized by the Spanish Rabbit Breeding Association. The conference will follow the Information Session for the 13th World Rabbit Congress, which will take place shortly beforehand in the same auditorium. The event will feature key insights from the aforementioned world congress, which will be held in 2024 in Tarragona.

On March 26th, from 12:00 to 14:00, the International Fair for Animal Production (FIGAN) will host the presentation of the BIO4TRACE Operational Group , an innovative project aimed at traceability and sustainability in pork production. The event will feature an introduction to the project and presentations by the participating associations. A roundtable discussion will then be moderated by Guillermo Ramis of the University of Murcia , with the participation of representatives from the Celtic Pig Breeders Association, the Associated Breeders of the Chato Murciano Pig Breeders Association, and the Black Canary Pig Breeders Association. The discussion will address the challenges and opportunities of breeding and traceability of these native breeds. At the end of the day, attendees will be able to enjoy a tasting of products derived from these pork varieties, highlighting the quality and diversity of national production. Industry professionals, researchers, and representatives of livestock associations are expected to attend.

The 17th edition of the International Fair for Animal Production ( FIGAN ) will take place from March 25 to 28, 2025 at the Feria de Zaragoza facilities. FIGAN aims to become the meeting point for the livestock sector in the Iberian Peninsula once again. At the last edition, 987 exhibiting companies presented the most outstanding technological innovations , in 77,083 m2 of surface area. Among the main attractions of FIGAN 2025: An outstanding selection of pure breeds Various competitions and exhibitions Genetics Health Feeding Equipment Aquaculture A prominent presence of the equine sector

The BIO4TRACE Operational Group , Biotechnology for traceability and genetic selection in minority Spanish pig breeds, is organizing a tasting of Porco Celta products at the Casa de Galicia in Madrid on March 17 at 7:00 p.m. The event will begin with a roundtable discussion featuring chefs who are working with products from minority native breeds.

Cajamar , in collaboration with Interporc , has promoted and published an exhaustive and updated analysis of a modern and responsible livestock farming model that seeks not only to lead in terms of production volume , but also in quality and sustainability of its processes throughout the entire chain, and that strives to respond to the demands of consumers and society. This session will present the content of the publication , with special reference to the conclusions drawn from the work . In addition, one of the most significant chapters included in it will be discussed, namely the development of the circular economy in primary production as a whole. This second block will be addressed through a round table in which authors and companies that have contributed to the work will participate. REGISTRATION

The 13th edition of the World Rabbit Congress will be held from 2 to 4 October in Tarragona PROGRAM

The Subdirectorate General for Innovation and Digitalisation has organised a new webinar of the Observatory of the Digitalisation of the Spanish Agri-Food Sector . With this event, it resumes its series of webinars after the summer break, addressing key issues related to digitalisation in the agri-food sector. The Digitalization Observatory is an initiative promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) in collaboration with the Cajamar Cooperative Group , and is developed thanks to the Next Generation funds from the European Union . The next webinar, entitled "Application of artificial intelligence in animal health monitoring" , will be held virtually on September 25 , from 12:00 to 14:00 . It will delve into the applicability of artificial intelligence systems for monitoring and controlling health in livestock farms, exploring new opportunities to improve efficiency and sustainability in the sector. This event is a unique opportunity for all those professionals interested in the digital transformation of the agricultural sector. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

On Friday, July 19 , the book "The challenges of the Spanish pig sector" will be presented at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), with the participation of Interporc, Cajamar and ADNAgro, and Cooperativas Agroalimentarias. Among others, Eduardo Baamonde Noche , President of Cajamar, Manuel García Lorenzo, President of Interporc, Manuel Lainez Andrés , Director of Innovation and Agri-Food Development at Cajamar, Yolanda Parrilla Hernández , Head of Livestock at COOPERATIVAS AGROALIMENTARIAS, Alberto Herranz Herranz , Manager of Interporc, and José Miguel Herrero Velasco , General Director of Food at MAPA, are expected to attend. Following the presentation of the work, a round table discussion will take place. REGISTRATION

In this edition more than 30 national and international speakers will develop a novel and interesting program that will address topics of interest to the sector, whose future is conditioned by factors such as the increase in raw material prices, the cost of energy and fuels. , international trade, and many other issues that will entail changes in the productive structure of the ham sector in the long term. DOSIER | REGISTRATION | CONTACT: 917217929 info@congresomundialdeljamon.es

The International Fair for Animal Production exhibits innovation, development and technology, the epicenter of an event that, edition after edition, has become the reference for professionals and companies, who see FIGAN as the best setting for the presentation of their products. equipment and products Detailed information => Technical sheet