The Australasian Pig Science Association (Inc) (APSA) held its first conference in Albury, NSW, in 1987. Researchers working with pigs saw a need for a society that would bring together people from a range of disciplines all with a primary interest in pig science. The aim was to provide a forum for scientific discussion that would ultimately provide an impetus for further research in priority areas of pig production and ultimately improve overall pig productivity. Since that time APSA has met every two years, and the conference proceedings has gained an international reputation for the quality of its reviews and short papers. The aims of the association have changed little since its inception, although it now incorporates sessions at a more applied level for industry.
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