17 November 17:45 - 17 November 20:00
What is the difference between organic and "regular" eggs? How are Swedish pigs? What will be the impact of the animals in organic food production are fed differently than those in conventional production? At the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science at SLU's scientists and experts in fields related to both farm animals, laboratory animals, and sports and pets. During the evening, organic and conventional production of animal food to be in focus. Based on a scientific basis, the facts that are presented to provide a picture of how the different branches of production affects animal health and welfare. During the evening are good opportunities for a discussion researchers/producers/authorities/other stakeholders on this topic.
At BIO-PUB, you will hear Magdalena Jacobsson, professor of swine medicine, about the health of the pigs fed conventional and organic production. Helena Wall, professor of poultry production, explains how feeding and re-housed differ between hens in conventional and organic egg production and how this affects the welfare of hens. Anna Wallenbeck, agronomy doctor will talk about conflicting objectives when it comes to climate and feeding of animals in both organic and conventional production. Moderator Torkel Ekman, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science at SLU.
Welcome to BIO-PUB November 17
You will meet some of SLU:s experts on Swedish animal production
• Torkel Ekman, Vice Dean of the VH Faculty, moderator
• Magdalena Jacobsson, professor of swine medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences
• Helena Wall, Professor of Poultry Production, Department of Animal Nutrition and Management
• Anna Wallenbeck, agronomy, PhD, Department of Animal Genetics
When: November 17, 2015 at 18:00, registration starts at 17:45
Where: Norrlands Nation
How: Refreshments will be served.
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science at SLU
SLU is a university with a comprehensive knowledge of the sustainable use of biological natural resources, environment and life sciences. Broadly speaking, SLU's activities on how to maintain the welfare of people and animals can cultivate biological natural resources in the forests, land and water without consuming them.
At the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, research and teaching in areas including animal husbandry, animal health, animal welfare, food safety and quality as well as their importance for public health. This working scientists and teachers in areas such as veterinary medicine, animal science, animal care and biomedicine. The Faculty's research is among the world leaders in their fields.
About Connect Uppsala
CONNECT regularly organizes PUB (Partnership University Business) meetings on themes related to research and enterprise. In Uppsala, Biotechnology and ICT are popular PUB areas. Connect Uppsala stimulates the development of growth companies by connecting them with skills and capital.
About Uppsala BIO
Uppsala BIO works to strengthen the life science sector's long-term competitiveness and growth. Our main efforts involves the basis of the expressed needs increase the flow of innovations. We do this in collaboration with companies, universities, healthcare and society.
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