Top local and international companies have given their support behind the 18th Hog Convention and Trade Exhibits under the auspices of the National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc. (NHFI) which will bring together the best practices and services related to the hog industry.
"We are very fortunate to have the backing of some of the biggest names in the swine industry," said NFHFI president Albert R.T. Lim Jr. "And we are looking forward to a stronger partnership with them as we continue to work in ensuring safe and adequate pork production."
The 18th Hog Convention and Hog Exhibits will be held at the World Trade Center Metro Manila on April 23 to 25. The theme of the convention is "Leading the Way to Self-Sufficiency and Sustainability in Pork Production."
The three-day event is open to the public (free admission) and will showcase the latest and state-of-the-art equipment and services for the industry as well as conduct a series of seminars on various subjects such as swine management, prevention and eradication of common swine diseases, swine genetics, etc.
Lim noted that "We have gathered the best and the brightest industry players and individuals not only in the Philippines but also from other countries to share their knowledge on how we can further improve our sector."
The major sponsors of the event are Boehringer Ingelheim Philippines, Hypig Genetics/Bounty Fresh, LNB, Universal Robina Corporation Agro-Industries Group (URC-AIG) and AGAP Party List. The minor sponsors include Pfizer, Infarmco, Pilmico Animal Nutrition Corporation, Unahco, Philchema, Atlas Feeds and National Swine Registry-USA.
Cooperators of this event are: Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Industry, Livestock Development Council, National Meat Inspection Service, GMA Corn Program, Corn Development Fund, National Corn Competitiveness Board and Philmaize.
