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News & Knowledge Meeting

VKST invites everyone interested in Danish pig production to a meeting in English focused on the latest news and practical insights.

You will get an overview of the political landscape and the new “green transition” regulations, followed by a presentation about the economic situation of 2024. Experts will share advice on feed hygiene & healthy pig production, efficient leadership, streamlined care procedures, and effective use of management software. After the included dinner, there will be an inspiring speak about body language and the importance of using it correctly. The event also provides excellent opportunities to network, share experiences, and connect with others involved in Danish pig production.

Practical information

The meeting is open to all with an interest in the topics. However, registration of all attendants is mandatory. Please register on this page or by calling 7027 9000 no later than March 11th, 2025.

Price:
595 DKK per person.
For extra attendants the price is 395 DKK per person.

Program

15.15

Coffee, cake and networking

15.30

Welcome
Keld Sommer, Manager of Pig Advisory Team, VKST

Hear Keld account for the highlights of this year in Danish pig production. Gain insight into the political landscape and learn about the new green tripartite agreement and its impact on Danish agriculture.

16.00

Danish Pig Production Economy of 2024
Tanja Bronnikova, Economy and Business Advisor, VKST

Gain insights into the Danish pig production economy of 2024 with this presentation, where Tanja will discuss the highlights and consequences of the past year. Discover how various decisions and economic factors have impacted Danish pig production in 2024.

16.15

Feed Hygiene – Healthy feed gives healthy pigs
Rikke Holm Espersen, Pig Advisor, VKST

In this presentation, Rikke will demonstrate what poor feed storage looks like and outline the challenges that can occur in the feed storage area. Discover the importance of feed hygiene and the negative effects it can have on pig productivity when things go wrong. Rikke will also provide useful tips on how to implement best practices to ensure proper feed hygiene.

16.45

Break

17.15

How to build a strong and functioning team in the pig production
Marianne Christiansen, Manager of Ulvedal A/S and Nørrevang Aps

Marianne Christiansen is the manager of four farms, overseeing 6,400 sows and a team of 40 employees from four different nations. She places great emphasis on training new employees to ensure they quickly become effective and avoid frustration. Marianne has streamlined and standardized care procedures, making training and knowledge sharing more efficient. Learn how she has implemented systems and standardized processes to simplify daily tasks and employee onboarding.

17.45

Data in practice – The future of pig production
Emma Hansen, Pig Advisor, VKST

Digital management tools and data collection have become a significant part of Danish pig production and will continue to be in the future. Emma will guide you through the various options available for analyzing and utilizing the data you are already collecting in your herd. She will explain why it is important for data to be of high quality and what you should be aware of when working with data.

18.15

Dinner

19.00

Your body language and the impact of using it
Farshad Kholgi, Lecturer, Actor and Entertainer

Learn about how your body landuage can either help or challenge you in your everyday life. Your body language affects your communication with others, and it can also contribute to the miscommunication between people. You will learn how to use your body language to better communicate with others, and how it can help improving the quality of your life.

Farshad moved from Iran to Denmark with his family in 1984, and throughout his presentation he draws parallels to his own experiences with being new in Denmark and his integration into the Danish culture. His presentations are entertaining, inspiring, and uplifting.