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Carthage Vet's 22nd Annual Swine Conference.

Tuesday August 28th, 2012
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

University Union of Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL.

This year’s conference addresses the active issues of PRRS, sow housing, food safety, disease management, economics, employee management, and biosecurity with specifics on, and novel technologies in wean to market and breed to wean management. Highlighted speakers include Dallas Hockman, Dr. Tim Loula, Dr. Scott Dee, and Dr. Ron Plain.  The keynote speaker Jolene Brown is a consultant, professional speaker, and author of Sometimes You Need More Than a 2x4!, a popular book containing how-to-tips so those in agriculture can increase productivity, profitability and peace of mind. She is a walking-talking spokesperson and consultant for the family-owned business. With her keen insight and result-centered approach, she's been invited to sit at lots of kitchen tables and family business meeting rooms. She understands the unique challenges facing parents, siblings, in-laws and "outlaws" who work together. For additional information and the agenda, visit our website. The agenda is also attached for you to review.
Register today by clicking HERE . Also, feel free to contact our office if you need further details on the conference.

Source: hogvet.com


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