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The annual bpt congress is one of the most renowned training events for practising veterinarians in the German-speaking world. It offers training courses for livestock, small animal and equine practice, practice management and food safety as well as high-calibre professional policy events. The congress is accompanied by an extensive veterinary trade fair. In 2024, the congress will take place from 14 to 16 November, partly parallel to EuroTier in Hanover. Veterinarians are eligible to participate. The congress language is German.

The Bundesverband Rind und Schwein e.V. (BRS) is the umbrella organisation for German cattle and pig production. It promotes German animal breeding and husbandry as well as the quality of animal production through its diverse activities. At EuroTier, the BRS organises a joint stand for its member organisations in the cattle and pig specialist groups. The BRS also participates in the TopTierTreff events. The association is also co-organiser of the "International Cattle & Pig Event".

TheFederal Association for Animal Health e.V.(BfT) represents the leading manufacturers of veterinary medicinal products, veterinary technology products, diagnostics and, where processed, digital monitoring applications, medicated feed, feed additives and feed supplements in Germany. The Federal Association is committed to the responsible use of veterinary medicinal products and to knowledge-based and innovation-friendly framework conditions in order to ensure the provision of high-quality products for the health and welfare of farm animals, small animals and pets and thus contribute to an active and carefree coexistence of humans and their animals, to the control of animal diseases and to a safe, high-quality and resource-conserving food supply.

At EuroTier, the BfT, together with the German Cattle and Pig Association (BRS), will be presenting further modules on claw health and metabolic health in dairy cows. The BfT and BRS are thus building on theHealthy Calf | Healthy Cow platforminitiated in 2022. The aim of the initiative partners is to provide farmers with quick guidance on the key points of dairy herd health management.

The German Pet Food Association (DVT) is an independent trade association that represents the interests of companies that produce, store and trade feed (compound feed, mineral feed, straight feed, etc.), premixes and additives for livestock and pets. The DVT is heavily involved in DLG committees such as the DLG Feed and Feeding Working Group. In addition to exhibiting at EuroTier, the DVT also plays a key role in supporting trade communication and the exhibition on the subject of animal feed.

European Dairy Farmers (EDF) is a global network of dairy farmers seeking inspiration and knowledge exchange. EDF provides a platform for interactive discussions and knowledge sharing to improve farmers' strategic decision-making processes. In cooperation with national advisory organisations and scientific institutes, EDF carries out comprehensive analyses to standardise the profitability of milk production in the member countries. Every year, 300 dairy farmers take part in the EDF production cost comparison and participate in benchmarking with various groups. The EDF Congress is a three-day event full of inspiration, knowledge exchange and networking opportunities with dairy enthusiasts from all over the world. Each year, over 350 farmers, partners and experts from the dairy industry come together to discuss global issues and gain insights into dairy farming practices in different host countries.

It is becoming increasingly important for pig producers in Europe to think internationally and keep an eye on global trends. For this reason, the EPP network was founded in Denmark in 1990. The aim of the organisation is to exchange experience and information across national borders. The transfer of knowledge takes place during the annual congress, study trips or meetings at EuroTier in Hanover. Here, the more than 600 members regularly find out about the latest developments and innovations in pig farming, pig feeding, animal welfare and management. As a partner of EuroTier and the DLG, the European Pig Producers Club co-organises the "International Cattle & Pig Event", which traditionally brings together cattle and pig farmers, consultants, scientists and company representatives at EuroTier to discuss current political and social challenges in livestock farming.

EPC is an association of producers, poultry farmers and organisations involved in egg and poultry production in Europe. In close co-operation with practitioners, companies and scientists, the club deals with issues relating to the economic and production-specific organisation of egg and poultry production, taking into account the social requirements in Europe and the world. The purpose of the club is

• To create a neutral platform for the transfer of current market information and scientific findings to the industry and society
• To promote the transfer of expertise in egg and poultry production with regard to management, production and marketing
• Promoting European egg and poultry production by participating in DLG committees, events and exhibitions (e.g. EuroTier).

The "International Poultry Conference" and the "International Poultry Event" are professional highlights and the meeting point for the international poultry industry at EuroTier.

With over 4,700 members, the BIOGAS Association is the largest German and European organisation representing the interests of the biogas industry. It brings together and represents the interests of substrate suppliers, plant planners, plant manufacturers, biogas plant operators, energy suppliers, science and administration at national and international level.

The aim of the association's work is to expand biogas production and utilisation for the supply of electricity, heat and fuel, for Germany as a business location and for effective climate protection. The expansion of site-adapted biogas production is intended to ensure a secure, sustainable, decentralised energy supply adapted to regional contexts with positive environmental effects.

The BIOGAS trade association creates national and international platforms for the exchange of opinions and knowledge and pools the expertise thus formed by coordinating the industry players.

Associations, organisations and companies from the agricultural sector have joined forces in the Forum Modern Agriculture. Their common aim is to provide information about modern agriculture and to strengthen the dialogue between society and agriculture. The association has 75 members and is supported by 175 agricultural businesses. In addition, the AgrarScout network comprises around 650 farmers who do public relations work in favour of modern agriculture. You can find more information here: moderne-landwirtschaft.de

The ISN represents the interests of market-oriented and specialised pig farmers in Germany. The ISN is active nationwide for its approx. 9,000 members in the areas of market, politics and economic services.

The aim of the association is to sustainably improve the competitive position of pig farmers. To this end, comprehensive expertise is utilised in dealings with market partners, politicians and authorities. International expertise is continuously expanded through close dialogue, e.g. with the European Pig Producers (EPP) and regular participation in the world's leading exhibition for animal husbandry professionals, EuroTier in Hanover.

The Power Systems Association in the German Engineering Federation is the information and communication platform for manufacturers of

• engine systems
• Thermal turbines and power plants
• Hydropower plants
• Wind energy plants
• Storage and sector coupling technologies

on all topics relating to these sectors.

It represents the interests of manufacturers of decentralised energy systems such as combined heat and power plants and stationary gas engines for use in the food industry or the building industry, for example.

Below you will find an overview of the committees and key topics in which the trade association is active within the VDMA:

The Association of Chambers of Agriculture (VLK) is the umbrella organisation of the chambers of agriculture and the only neutral platform in Germany for coordinating cooperation between the chambers of agriculture and the federal states in the areas of education, consulting, environment, production, market and applied research. The agricultural administrations and organisations of all federal states are networked in the committee work. Representatives of federal ministries, federal authorities and federal associations are involved in this co-operation through guest status. The focus here is on the exchange of information and experience, the joint publication of trial results and results from project work, coordination on the division of labour in trials, the joint creation of working materials and further training for advisors.

At EuroTier 2022, the VLK and the LWK Lower Saxony will be presenting current issues relating to animal husbandry at the joint stand of the Chambers of Agriculture in Hall 26, as well as the work of the Focus on Animal Welfare network and the whole-farm husbandry concepts in Hall 26 together with other partners.

The Zentralverband der Deutschen Geflügelwirtschaft e. V. (Central Association of the German Poultry Industry), based in the Haus der Land- und Ernährungswirtschaft in Berlin, has been the umbrella and umbrella organisation of the German poultry industry since 1967. For its approximately 8,000 members, the ZDG represents the interests of an important industry and is an important point of contact for politicians and the public at national and EU level.

The association is organised into federal associations, in which the specialist work is carried out, and lives the federal idea through strong state associations. The ZDG Executive Committee brings together representatives from all specialist areas and the regional associations. The ZDG is the mouthpiece for the political realisation of the specialist work carried out in the federal associations.

The ZDG exclusively supports EuroTier as the leading exhibition for the poultry industry and presents a cutting-edge specialist and exhibition programme together with the DLG's specialist centre.