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APHA meetings - David Black award winner to issue biosecurity advice

9th Jan 2017 / By Alistair Driver

Advice on pig health and biosecurity will be on offer from this year's David Black Award winner as the Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) hosts meetings in late January/early February. 

Susanna WilliamsonDr Susanna Williamson (pictured speaking at the David Black Award ceremony) will be one of the speakers during the interactive meeting targeted at indoor and outdoor pig producers, stock people and vets

The meetings will take place on:

January 31 - The Bridge Hotel, Wetherby, LS22 5HS

February 1 - Diss Rugby Club, Diss, IP22 5RG

Registration will be at 16:45, for a 17:00 start. The events will conclude at 20:00 with food.

The agenda

Hot topics in pig disease – Susanna Williamson, APHA

Vaccination and outdoor unit interventions, the highlights – Richard Smith,APHA

Does cleaning and disinfection really make an impact? – Becky Gosling,APHA

Pest control – Rob Davies, APHA

After the tea break there will be an nteractive session: “What would you do if…”

PIPR Points will be awarded to attendees.

You can register your interest and book your place here.