Major aquaculture meeting coming up in Kentucky
According to its web site, “Alltech is a global leader in the animal health and nutrition industry and among the top ten animal health companies in the world, focused on natural scientific solutions to today’s biggest agriculture and food industry challenges. Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, Alltech has offices and distributors in 128 countries; 4 bioscience centers; and 31 manufacturing facilities located strategically throughout the world”. The company’s 28th Annual International Symposium, which is being held in Kentucky on May 20-23, will include a major aquaculture seminar. Industry professionals from all over the world are invited to partake in this esteemed event to learn about the latest industry technologies, their applications and implications.
| A company release states that “Aquaculture is enormously important and remains the fastest growing industry, with 2011 seeing record highs in consumption. Fish currently contributes over 16 per cent of the world’s protein needs and as consumers become more health and sustainability conscious, this level will continue to rise,” said John Sweetman, co-chair of the aqua seminar at Alltech’s Annual International Symposium. “It is essential that, as an industry, we plan for this future and that we take full advantage of new technologies, such as algae production, developments in immunity and the role that genetics plays in nutrition.” Aqua focused session topics will include: - The Ocean Challenge – Finite resources and the next generation of aquafeeds – what will 50 million metric tons of aquafeed look like in 2020? - Interfacing Immunity, Intestinal Health and Performance - Replace Fishmeal – Can the power of Algae provide a solution? - Bridging the Immunity-Disease Knowledge Gap - Who Cares About Aquaculture Sustainability? – Smarter thinking about meeting the challenge - The Global Nature of Mycotoxins – How the movement of grains and people make for a problem that travels at the speed of a plane. Featured presenters at the Aqua session will be Simon Davies, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom; Marisol Izquierda, ULPGC & ICCM, Spain; Shuichi Satoh, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Japan; and Edison Serrano, BioMar Chile. The 2012 Symposium will also be the forum for more than 100 presentations by industry experts, including experts from Domino’s Pizza, Jack in the Box, Wendy’s, Nestle, Murphy-Brown, Future Farmers of America, PetSmart and the Harvard School of Business. Looking to 2050’s burgeoning population, Alltech’s 2012 Symposium will focus on ideas for better use of resources, improved business practices and natural nutritional solutions. New in 2012, breakout sessions will include legal, marketing, information technology and designer food in addition to the popular aquaculture, beef, dairy, equine, poultry, pig, pet and regulatory-focused offerings. The event is expected to draw more than 2,500 delegates from around the world, making it the industry’s largest symposium. |
