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Agriculture WA research officer Dr Bruce Mullan said Professor Edwards had been involved in the UK pig industry for 18 years and had extensive research experience in pig nutrition, welfare and production issues. Dr Mullan said Professor Edwards' presentation would profile her recent research on ad libitum feeding for dry sows, social organisation of sows and effects on welfare and production and the requirements of pigs in relation to group size. The seminar will also highlight current research by the Agriculture WA and Murdoch University aimed at improving the eating quality of pork to boost the product's marketability on both local and export markets. Also in the agenda is a session looking at strategies for improving pork quality. Other sessions will focus on research into carcass variation, nutrition and evaluation of feed grains.