Maria Àngels Rial, founder and president of Semen Cardona, honored for her career at the Boar Semen 2024 opening ceremony

Maria Àngels Rial, founder and president of Semen Cardona, was prominently recognized during the opening of Boar Semen 2024, an international conference on swine reproduction held in Vic, Catalonia. At the event, presided over by Òscar Ordeig, the newly appointed Minister of Agriculture of the Generalitat, she received an award honoring her pioneering career in the implementation of artificial insemination in pig farming.

Boar Semen 2024, running from August 19-22, brings together over 200 international experts and serves as a crucial platform for exchanging knowledge on swine genetics. Within this context, the recognition of our president underscores Maria Àngels Rial‘s pivotal role in modernizing the industry and her influence on the global adoption of this essential technology in pig farming.

In addition to sponsoring the event, Semen Cardona has taken an active role in its organization. Xavi Barrera, the company’s technical director, has collaborated with the organizing committee, reflecting our commitment to continuous improvement and the dissemination of best practices in the swine industry.

The International Conference on Boar Semen Preservation (ICBSP) is celebrating its tenth edition, following nine previous conferences held in Europe, North America, and Australia. Semen Cardona‘s participation in Boar Semen 2024 reinforces our dedication to staying at the forefront of innovation in the sector.