EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., (Jan. 25, 2013) – Zinpro Corporation will serve as platinum sponsor of the upcoming International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants. The event, taking place August 11-14, will be hosted by the University of Bristol (School of Veterinary Sciences) in England. This year marks the 17th International Symposium and the 9th International Conference.

“Lameness has been and continues to be a significant issue affecting the overall productivity and profitability of today’s dairy, beef and equine operations,” says Joe Carrica, Executive Vice President – Global Sales and Marketing, Zinpro Corporation. “We’re proud to once again support this important international event that brings together industry-leading researchers, veterinary surgeons, hoof trimmers and allied-industry professionals to discuss current research and find solutions to help decrease lameness.”

The symposium theme in 2013 is Lameness in Ruminants: Past, Present and Future. The program features nationally and internationally renowned keynote speakers, posters and a half-day on-farm workshop. For more information, please visit: www.bristol.ac.uk/vetscience/lamenessconf.