Monday, September 22, 2008

Keenan joint sponsor of World Holstein Friesian conference

Keenan are proud to be joint sponsors of the World Holstein Friesian Conference 2008 which will take place in Ireland from 9th-11th October. This important conference, which only occurs once every 4 years, will be attended by delegates from over 40 countries.

The theme of this year’s Conference is “From Grass to Glass” incorporating technical, scientific and practical sessions on all aspects of milk production from forage intakes through to the shopping basket.

Keenan Chairman, Gerard Keenan says “We are especially pleased that the Conference theme this year is particularly relevant to Keenan, as we will be presenting our new Mech Fiber™ technology at the conference. This patented technology development is a globally significant breakthrough in cow nutrition. It has major benefits for cow performance, milk composition, feed efficiency, costs and profitability – as well as the environment and”.

In addition to having a conference stand, there will be conference presentations by Professor David Beever, Keenan International Nutrition Director, and by Martin Kavanagh MVB, Keenan Veterinary Director:

Professor Beever, (who is a member of the Keenan Scientific Advisory Board) will present “Working together with breeders and scientists – a nutritional solution to match the performance and profit of genetically improved Holsteins” will take place on Thursday 9th October at 15.50 pm.

Martin Kavanagh will present “Delivering nutritional solutions to prevent metabolic disorders” will take place on Friday 10th October at 11.00 am.

Post Conference Activities
As part of the organised post-conference activities, Keenan would like to invite and welcome delegates to visit the modern Keenan Manufacturing facility in Borris, Co, Carlow, as well a number of outstanding farms of Keenan farming customers.“We feel sure that these visits will give a deeper insight into the benefits this System can bring to producers, processors, retailers and consumers”, concludes Gerard Keenan

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