May 26, 2016

 

Over 800 industry professionals, researchers and academics from across the world are expected to attend the seventh edition of the biennial World Nutrition Forum, the premier animal nutrition event hosted by BIOMIN. 

 

"The opportunity to bring researchers at the forefront of technology together with leading industry professionals in a scientific forum that stresses networking and the exchange of ideas on this scale in the industry is unmatched," explained Dr. Eva Maria Binder, chief research officer at Erber Group, speaking about the World Nutrition Forum in Vancouver, Canada, happening on October 12-15 2016.

 

'Driving the Protein Economy' will be the theme of this year's forum.

 

"Geographically, the modern livestock industry spans roughly one-third of the planet's ice-free terrestrial surface. Structurally, it is organised into long market chains that employ more than 1.3 billion people worldwide," Dr. Binder said. "Nutritionally, livestock products contribute nearly one out of every five calories consumed by people and offer all the essential amino acids our bodies require. The rapid pace of technological advancement will continuously redefine the industry in the coming years."

 

"The importance of scientific innovation cannot be overstated. The Earth's finite resources and growing population require us to pursue a sustainable agenda alongside profits. Knowledge sharing underpins these efforts," noted Erich Erber, founder of BIOMIN and member of the supervisory board of ERBER Group. "BIOMIN maintains a longstanding commitment to research and development on meaningful topics related to mycotoxin risk management and gut performance management that set it apart," he added.

 

More than 40 expert speakers will share their views over the course of three days. The 2016 World Nutrition Forum will also feature plenary sessions on mycotoxins and gut performance.

 

This year's World Nutrition Forum will offer top industry professionals the opportunity to 'look under the hood' to explore the factors driving the protein economy, its trajectory and future.

 

Species-specific breakout sessions will provide a platform to delve further into topics concerning poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture production.

 

A top-class mycotoxin expert session will address key research findings and the application of the latest technologies in mycotoxin deactivation, along with a second expert session on gut and rumen health and performance.

 

First held in Salzburg in 2004, the World Nutrition Forum hosted by BIOMIN has become the leading opportunity for industry practitioners to share ideas and exchange knowledge.