Farming Monthly National March 2018 | Page 29

| Pig & Poultry IWS at Pig & Poultry 2018 sees the biennial British Pig and Poultry taking place at Stoneleigh. his is a major event on the livestock calendar and provides a fantastic opportunity for IWS (International Water Solutions) to showcase Xziox which is a patented water treatment solution which kills bacteria and removes biofilm. Xziox has been used by many of the largest business in the poultry sector for over a decade, but this UK manufactured product is now gaining an ever-growing base in the pig industry. Xziox is a non-corrosive product which carries DWI approval for human consumption, making this a very safe and stable product to use with livestock, coupled with its effectiveness of removing Biofilm and specifically targeting bacteria it ensures that drinker lines are kept clear and that at the point of consumption your animals are left with clean bacteria free water, allowing performance to improve and stock to thrive. However the killing power of Xziox is only part of its overall success, all sites enjoy the ease of our specifically T designed systems coupled with the lifetime warranty and engineer support meaning that the staff running the unit can do just that, without any requirement for them to take water measurements or make adjustments to the system leaving them to look after the livestock. Come and see us at Stand 397 to discuss how Xziox can help you improve your productivity through effective water treatment. Get ready for change at the British Pig & Poultry Fair Farmers face a lot of uncertainty in the coming years, but armed with the best advice from the industry’s top leaders they will be able to make the most of any opportunities which lie ahead. hether it’s getting ready for changing retailer demands, investing to improve animal health and welfare, or restructuring to boost business efficiencies, there is plenty that producers can do to prepare. And they can learn all about what’s in store at the British Pig & Poultry Fair, which has brought together a top programme of speakers covering the hot topics of today. “While nobody knows precisely what Brexit will bring, there are a number of key trends and changes which industry leaders are already using to benefit their own businesses,” explains Fair organiser Alice Bell. “By sharing those predictions, advice and ideas, our forum speakers can help visitors to the Fair to make W www.farmingmonthly.co.uk their own adjustments and stay ahead of the game.” Forum topics include market outlooks for eggs, poultry meat and pigs, measuring to improve performance, and how to reduce antibiotic use without compromising welfare and performance. ABN is partnering the Fair once again, and will be running a forum on using data to boost performance. “We strongly believe that innovation and collaboration are key to the future of the British pig and poultry industry, and encourage everyone to attend,” says Danny Johnson, head of commercial at ABN. Registration for the Fair – which is free to attend – is now open. See www.pigandpoultry.org.uk for more information. March 2018 | Farming Monthly | 29