4Th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management Organised by the European College of Porcine Health Management & European Association of Porcine Health Management
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4th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management organised by the European College of Porcine Health Management & European Association of Porcine Health Management 25-27 April 2012 Bruges, Belgium Congress Centre Oud Sint-Jan Programme & Abstract book 4th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management Welcome Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the organizing committee, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 4th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management (ESPHM) in Bruges, Belgium. This symposium has evolved as an important meeting for pig practitioners as well as other professionals working in porcine health management. For the past 3 years, the symposium has been organized by the European College of Porcine Health Management (ECPHM). As you may know, during the 2nd ESPHM in 2010 in Hanover, the European Association of Porcine Health Management (EAPHM) was established. The association and the college work closely together because both orga- nizations share many similar goals. By joining forces, we can optimize veterinary expertise for the pig industry and for pig veterinarians in Europe. Unlike the College, the Association is open to non-diplomates since not everybody is willing or able to follow a residency training program and to sit the diplomate exam. In this regard, the Association has a much broader base than the college and, in some ways, the College can be considered as being embedded in the Association. It is also intended that the Association will play an important role in shaping EU-legislation that might affect the pig industry in the future. The 4th ESPHM is the first major event that has been organized jointly by the College and the Association. Based on the num- ber of participants and the number of abstracts, it is already destined to be a great success. Approximately 850 delegates have registered for the symposium, and 250 abstracts were submitted. The fact that the number has more than doubled compared to previous years is already proof of synergy between the College and the Association. In line with the previous successful symposia, the local organizing and scientific committee, together with the boards of the College and the Associa- tion, aimed to compile a program of high scientific quality. During the key-note sessions, internationally renowned speakers will focus on various practical aspects of porcine health management such as antimicrobial use and resistance, infectious diseases such as PRRSV, Brachyspira and Chlamydia, piglet vitality and reproduction. In contrast with previous years, we will work in two parallel sessions on the Thursday afternoon. This is because of the high number of abstracts we received and we wished to give those that submitted an abstract a reasonable chance to present their work orally. For the first time, there will also be an industry session for the platinum sponsors. The core of a scientific symposium is the quality of the program. The scientific committee reviewed all submitted abstracts, which were read by three independent reviewers and scored in a blinded way. Revisions were necessary for some abstracts, and unfortunately, some others could not be accepted. The symposium will take place in the congress venue Oud Sint Jan (Old Saint John). In the Middle Ages, this was the site of one of the first hospitals in Europe and the building here served as a hospital until 1976. Apart from the scientific and professional aspects of the symposium, we hope that you will also enjoy the social program with the welcome reception, the farewell dinner that will take place in the former Jesuit Church Sacred Heart, and the guided visit of the city on Friday afternoon. Bruges has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. Apart from the extensive cultural fare, the city offers ample opportunity for shopping, to visit the numerous bars and restaurants, to enjoy the natural surroundings, etc. The local organizing committee looks forward to welcoming you and will do its best to make your participation a successful and pleasant event. Dominiek Maes President 4th ESPHM 1 Scientific Programme Committees Local Organizing Committee Congress President: Dominiek Maes Members: Sonja Agten Filip Boyen Brigitte Cay Guy Cluydts Jeroen Dewulf Alain Kanora Cora Miry Willem Neirynck Chris Van Ginneken Local Scientific Committee Chair: Filip Boyen Members: Eric Cox Freddy Haesebrouck Martine Laitat Dominiek Maes Sam Millet Hans Nauwynck Yves Van der Stede Chris Van Ginneken Frédéric Vangroenweghe Philip Vyt International Scientific Committee Board of the European College of Porcine Health Management Dominiek Maes (president) Joaquim Segalés (vice-president) Thomas Blaha (past-president) Tomasz Stadejek (secretary) Elisabeth grosse Beilage (treasurer) Catherine Belloc Paolo Martelli Board of the European Association of Porcine Health Management John Mackinnon (president) Peter Høgedal (vice-president) Dominiek Maes (secretary) Jean-Luc Sevin (treasurer) Antonio Palomo Aigüe 4th ESPHM Secretariat Semico n.v. Korte Meer 19, 9000 Ghent Phone: + 32 (0)9 233 86 60 Fax: +32 (0)9 233 85 97 E-mail: [email protected] 2 4th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management General and Practical Information Venue and Dates Name badge The 4th ESPHM will take place at the Site Oud Sint-Jan, Your personal badge is your entrance ticket to all sessions 25-27 April 2012 in Bruges, Belgium. and the exhibition. Please, remember to wear your badge at the congress center and the social events. If you lose your badge, a new one can be purchased against proof of Address: (pedestrian) Mariastraat 38 your original registration, at a cost of 4.00 Euros. 8000 Brugge Coffee breaks and Meals (vehicle) Zonnekemeers Coffee/tea and lunches (on Thursday and Friday) are in- 8000 Brugge cluded in the registration fee and will be served daily in the During the meeting: Mozart Room, Erasmus Room and Exhibition area. Phone: +32 (0)9 233 86 60 An all day open beverage buffet can be found in the Exhibi- Fax: +32 (0)9 233 85 97 tion area. House Rules Banks and Post office • The venue is a public non-smoking building. Most banks open at 09.00hrs and close around 16.00hrs Those who need nicotine from time to time Monday through Friday. They are generally closed for will find ashtrays in front of the main en- lunch between 12.00-14.00hrs. Post offices are open be- trance. tween 09.00 and 16.00hrs. Please, note that there will • Switch off your mobile during sessions. be no exchange facilities at the congress venue. • When you take a cup, glass or plate into a room, please take it out as well. Climate and Dress The Belgian climate is distinctly maritime and usually Use of Internet mild, and the city of Bruges is no exception to this. At this Wireless internet is available. time of the year temperatures will be around 10-16°C. password: ESPHM An umbrella might be useful as the most precipitation on network: Bruges average occurs in April. Dress will be informal throughout the symposium. Registration and Information desk The registration and information desk will be open during Electrical supply the whole congress as follows: Electricity is supplied at 220 volts, 50 Hz. Some hotels provide 110 volts AC sockets for electric razors only. For Opening hours: all other equipment, an adaptor/converter is necessary. Wednesday, 25 April 10.00-21.00hrs Thursday, 26 April 08.00-18.00hrs Insurance and Liability Friday, 27 April 08.00-14.00hrs The 4th ESPHM committees and Semico n.v. do not accept liability for personal medical expenses/travel expenses/ Lost and Found losses of whatever nature incurred by delegates and/or For lost and found personal belongings, please contact accompanying persons. the Information desk. First Aid In case of emergency, please contact the Information Desk. 3 Scientific Programme Floor Map Congress Venue Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 4 4th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management Social Programme Welcome Reception Wednesday, 25 April (19.00-20.30hrs) (Oud Sint Jan, Bruges – Mozart Room, Erasmus Room & Exhibition area) During this welcome reception, everybody will have the opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones. Included in registration fee of delegate and accompanying person Congress Dinner Thursday, 26 April (19.30- hrs) (Vlamingstraat 86, 8000 Bruges) Take part in the wedding feast of Charles the Bold and Margeret of York. Fools, tourbadours, knights, dancers, a falconer, fire-eaters, witches,… cheer up to a merry dinner, sprinkled with beer and wine to your heart’s content, all taking place in a former neo-gothic Jesuit church of the Sacred Heart in Brugge, desecrated since 1990. Bruges, the Venice of the North Friday, 27 April (14.00-16.00hrs) Guided walk of Bruges Departure Time at Oud Sint Jan: 14.00hrs Price per person: € 10,00 Accompanying Persons’ Tour Thursday, 26 April (14.00-16.00hrs) Departure Time at Oud Sint Jan: 14.00hrs Included in registration fee of accompanying person 5 Scientific Programme Acknowledgments The members of the Local Organising and Scientific Committee ESPHM 2012, the European College of Porcine Health Management and the European Association of Porcine Health Management gratefully acknowledge the support of the FWO and the partners and wish to thank them for their contribution. 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