AFMA Forum 2020 programme released

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International and local experts

Attendees will learn from the cream of international and local experts who will be sharing their expertise on topics ranging from feed science and research to best practices for animal health and food safety.

Another highlight is the Ruminant Formulation Workshop that will be taking place from 2 to 6 March 2020. The AFMA Forum and the Ruminant Formulation Workshop are accredited continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities for professionals registered at the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) and the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC).

Programme at a glance

Day one of the Forum programme will concentrate on exploring the overarching challenges facing the industry. These will include food security, sustainable animal production, public perception on animal products and antimicrobial-free production.

Day two will centre on finding ways of developing new approaches to nutrition as well as the emergence of health and digital tools to improve feed and farm production. The launch of Africa’s first training feed mill will conclude the morning’s proceedings. The afternoon session will feature sessions focused on sustainability, mineral nutrition, monogastric nutrition, and feed safety and technology.

Day three will be dedicated to data-driven animal production, ruminant nutrition, gut health and consumer perceptions. The final plenary session themed 'rising to the challenge', will feature two keynote presentations focused on antimicrobial resistance stewardship and transitioning from conventional to antibiotic-free broiler production.

Confirmed speakers are:

• Prof Barry Bradford, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University, USA.
Sponsored by Meadow Feeds

• Dr Christos Antipatis, strategic marketing and technology director, Cargill Premix and Nutrition, Scotland.
Sponsored by Cargill/Provimi

• Nicolas Martin, sustainability director, Ajinomoto Animal Nutrition, Europe.
Sponsored by Ajinomoto Animal Nutrition

• Dr Michele De Marco, global scientific and technical manager, Adisseo France S.A.S.
Sponsored by Vitam International

• Dr Ing Matias Jansen, product manager, Belgium, Kemin.
Sponsored by Kemin

• Dr Kurt Perryman, technical sales manager, Micronutrients International, USA.
Sponsored by Westside Enterprises

• Dr Mark Wilson, Research and Nutritional Services, Zinpro Corporation, USA.
Sponsored by Chemuniqué

• Jannie Maritz, director, Adlibio, South Africa.
Sponsored by Huvepharma

• Dr Henk Enting, Poultry Technology Director, Netherlands.
Sponsored by Cargill/Provimi

• Gerardo Morantes, food safety director, Bühler Inc.
Sponsored by Bühler

• Dr Elke Schoeters, research and development director Sub-Sahara Africa, Kemin.
Sponsored by Kemin

• Dr Mercedes Vázquez-Añón, animal research director, Novus International, USA.
Sponsored by Novus Nutritional Products.

• Franz Waxenecker, managing director, Biomin Holding, GmbH, Austria.
Sponsored by Biomin

• Dr Johann Fickler, VP marketing and sales, precision livestock farming, Evonik Nutrition & Care, GmbH, Evonik, Germany.
Sponsored by Evonik Africa

• Dr Leon Marchal, innovation director, DuPont Industrial Biosciences, The Netherlands.
Sponsored by Chemuniqué

• Prof Finbar Mulligan, associate professor, School of Veterinary Medicine, University College, Dublin, Ireland.
Sponsored by Allied Nutrition

• Dr Christophe Bostvironnois, senior global poultry products manager, CHR Hansen, Demark.
Sponsored by Envarto

• Alex Turney, managing director – Oceania, Lallemand Animal Nutrition, Australia.
Sponsored by Vitam International

• Dr Pietro Celi, global scientist lead eubiotics, DSM Nutritional Products, USA.
Sponsored by DSM Nutritional Products SA

• Dr Vaughn Holder, ruminant research director, Alltech Inc., USA.
Sponsored by Alltech

• Dr Roy Brister, nutrition and feed milling director, Tyson Foods Inc., USA.
Sponsored by Biomin

• Dr Moritz van Vuuren, food safety and security portfolio director, South African Veterinary Council, South Africa.
Sponsored by AFMA

• Prof Hettie Schönfeldt, professor, Department of Animal and Wildlife Sciences, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
Sponsored by AFMA

You can register to attend the full AFMA Forum, opt to attend only the day(s) of your choice and/ or view programme, visit the AFMA Forum 2020 website