The Irish Pig Health Society (IPHS) will host its 2022 symposium and trade show in Co. Laois tomorrow (Tuesday, April 26) where the current 'pig crisis' will be discussed.

'Saving the bacon: Practical considerations to survive the current pig crisis' is the theme of the event which will take place at the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise.

It will include a line-up of Irish and international experts as well as experienced pig producers.

President of the IPHS, Carla Gomes said:

"We hope to see you at this year’s event and thank you for your continued support."

The trade show element of the pig symposium will get underway at 12:00p.m tomorrow followed by talks at 2:00p.m.

Topics and speakers include:

Last year's symposium had to be held online due to Covid-19 public health restrictions.

The IPHS was founded in 1969 with the aim of advancing and disseminating knowledge concerning all aspects of pig health and production.

The society lists its aims as: