Agribusiness grows daily, driving global economy forward and transforming the scenario of this sector. In this positive context, pork production has an outstanding position both due to the continuous innovation and control of the production process and to the investments in research, improving the quality of its final products and increasing their acceptance by the final consumers.

According to Flávia Roppa, the organizer of the event, the main characteristic of PorkExpo is versatility. “The event is an excellent opportunity to make business, to learn new production techniques, to get in touch with global experts, to enjoy the social activities, and to taste delicious pork,” says Flávia. “We want – and we have been successful – the public to know and to consume more pork products. This event is extremely important to discuss strategies and to disseminate the actual characteristics this product.”

4^th International Swine Production Forum and Scientific Studies

Parallel to PorkExpo 2008, the 4^th International Swine Production Forum will be held, with the participation of more than 50 renowned professionals and researchers in swine welfare, genetics, nutrition, management, slaughter, and pork processing. The main theme of the event is “Swine Production in the Second Decade of the 21^st Century (2010 – 2020)”.

The lectures will de divided in Specialization Technical Seminars on specific subjects and Lectures of general interest. “It will be an excellent opportunity for producers, professionals, and people linked to swine production to get up to date,” says Flávia.

Another attraction of the event is the presentation of the best scientific studies, which will be selected by a committee. The aim is to value and to disseminate research produced at universities and institution, as well as to promote exchange of information among the different production sectors.

Registrations - 4^th International Swine Production Forum

In order to participate in PorkExpo 2008 and the 4^th International Swine Production Forum, you can register by fax or at the website up to September 10^th. After this date, you can register only at the venue. The registration includes didactic material, proceedings, access to the lectures, to the fair, and to the opening ceremony.