1st regional conference of the Society for Tropical Veterinary Medicine (STVM).

These dates have been confirmed by the organisers.

The conference will have a technical component and a pledging component. Experts will present an analysis of the global FMD situation, the socio-economic impact of the disease, the progress achieved with existing regional FMD control initiatives and ‘state of the art’ overviews regarding vaccines, diagnostic methods and current research.
This will be followed by presentation of the Global FMD Control Strategy, the tools and methods it will employ and the gaps and needs that should be addressed to achieve sustainable progress. The budget required to implement the strategy during the first five years will also be presented. Donors and representatives of FMD-free and FMD-affected countries and regions will have an opportunity to present their views.
The conference is expected to attract over 400 participants, including Chief Veterinary Officers and Directors of Animal Production, representatives of regional organisations, donor agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and industry and agricultural producer organisations. Ministers and other decision-makers will also be invited, in particular for the pledging component of the Conference.

During this conference, the organisers say that delegates will cross the borders to other scientific disciplines, focussing on the bridges that connect them with veterinary epidemiology and economics to create the multi disciplinary approach needed to solve many of today's research questions.
If you participate in a pre- or post-conference workshop, you will cross the border between The Netherlands and Belgium as well to visit Ghent. Both cities have a long and colourful history enabling you to taste the rich culture of the lowlands situated in the centre of Europe.

International livestock trade fair.

This will be the 73rd conference in the series.
The Minnesota Nutrition Conference provides a forum for feed industry professionals to update their knowledge of beef, dairy, poultry, swine and equine nutrition. Speakers from throughout North America bring the latest concepts in livestock feeding to the upper Midwest. Conference highlights include University of Minnesota Research Updates, and sessions on Ruminant and Non-ruminant nutrition as well as a session on Equine nutrition.
The location is to be announced.

Antibiotics are essential tools for animal and human health and concerns over antibiotic resistance and their prudent use in animals have garnered global interest. Yet insufficient attention has been given to the scientific breakthroughs and novel technologies that provide alternatives to antibiotics.
The objectives of this symposium, subtitled ‘Challenges and Solutions in Animal Production’, are to highlight promising research results and novel technologies that provide alternatives to antibiotics, assess challenges associated with their commercialisation and use, and provide actionable strategies to support their development.

The World Nutrition Forum, an established event on the animal nutrition industry’s calendar hosted by Biomin, is now at its 5th edition and heads for the first time out of Europe, taking place in October in Singapore.
The congress will be attended by more than 700 industry representatives and opinion leaders from all over the world, opening the floor to challenging discussions on and around 'NutriEconomics®: Balancing Global Nutrition & Productivity'.
The event is by invitation only, thereby providing a high-level platform for a multinational meeting with guests from all over the globe.

FIGAP/VIV Mexico 2012 showcases the industry's developments by the Feed to Meat concept. Feed to Meat brings together supply and demand within the complete animal protein chain.
The animal protein industry in Latin America is on the upward move. Promising business opportunities can be found throughout the Feed to Meat chain in this region.

International Fair of meat, fish and seafood industry.

The IPA / MATIC a trade fair for equipment and technology of meat, fish and seafood industry. Here companies from around the world the latest trends, products and technologies in the industry. Culinary demonstrations and tastings pamper the eyes and palate.

Also includes the: I Latin American Animal Nutrition Industrial and Technological Expo.
The program includes 20 symposiums, approximately 60 keynote speakers and 160 research papers on science and technology.
Conferences will cover the major animal agriculture species.

This will be the 11th GLOBAL G.A.P. Conference.
The organisers say: "Attend the 11th GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2012 in Madrid and be part of a debate that simply could not be more important to all our futures - how to deliver food safety and sustainability now and in the years to come.
"Exchange experiences and network with top international retailers, brand manufacturers and producers. Listen to thought-provoking speakers. Be better informed and prepared for the difficult decisions ahead.
"If the future of global agriculture matters to you, then this is an event you simply cannot afford to miss."

EuroTier 2012 will incorporate the World Poultry Show and BioEnergy Decentral.