ABOVE: Delegates attending the VIV Asia 2023 conference in Bangkok.
RECENTLY, I had the pleasure of attending the VIV Asia 2023 conference held in Bangkok from March 8-10.
An international trade show for animal husbandry and processing industries, it is one of the largest events of its kind in the world.
The conference drew in thousands of attendees from around the globe, including industry leaders, experts and professionals, and provided an opportunity to catch up with old colleagues and meet some new ones face-to-face.
This year’s conference focused on the theme ‘Sustainability in animal protein production’, and aimed to provide a platform for discussion and collaboration on issues such as food security, animal welfare and environmental sustainability.
Attendees had the opportunity to learn about the latest trends and developments in animal husbandry and processing, as well as to network and share ideas with others in the industry.
The conference featured a range of events and activities, including seminars, workshops and exhibitions.
There was a strong focus on sustainability at this year’s VIV conference held in Bangkok.
There were over 1000 exhibitors showcasing their products and services, ranging from feed and nutrition to equipment and technology.
The exhibition halls were bustling with activity as attendees explored the latest innovations and solutions in the animal husbandry and processing industries.
One of the highlights of the conference was the keynote address by Dr Hiroshi Ohnishi, president of the Japan Society of Animal Science.
Dr Ohnishi spoke about the importance of sustainability in animal protein production, and the need for the industry to work together to address issues such as climate change, resource depletion and animal welfare.
His speech was followed by a panel discussion with industry leaders, who shared their insights and perspectives on the topic.
Other notable events at the conference included the ‘Innovation Tour’, which showcased some of the latest technological advancements in animal husbandry and processing, and the ‘Asia Poultry Summit’, which focused on the challenges and opportunities in the poultry industry in Asia.
Overall, the VIV Asia 2023 conference was a highly informative and engaging event.
The focus on sustainability and collaboration highlights the industry’s commitment to addressing the challenges facing the world today, and provides a platform for ongoing discussion and progress in the years to come.
Also, I would like to announce a new initiative at Poultry Hub Australia that is designed to attract undergraduate students to the poultry industry.
We have several paid scholarships that will be available for final-year undergraduate students to spend a few weeks engaging with the poultry industry.
So I’ll take this opportunity to put a call out to the industry to get in touch if you are interested in hosting one of these students.
Specifically, we are looking for people who are prepared to provide a range of experiences across the industry or their business and to mentor the students during the placement and beyond.
Given the challenges we currently have with employment across the poultry industry, this program is designed to highlight the vast opportunities available in the sector and to have students consider this above the other agricultural segments in Australia.
If you’re interested or want to know more, get in touch via poultryhub@une.edu.au
Tamsyn Crowley
Director Poultry Hub Australia