Carthage Vet's 22nd Annual Swine Conference.

Jul 11, 2012

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

Video: Season 6, Episode 10: Defining Resiliency and the Research Driving Swine Health Forward

Genetic research and new technologies continue to influence the future of swine health and production efficiency. In this episode, we explore how research and technology are being used to support stronger, more resilient pigs, while also improving overall production outcomes. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jenelle Dunkelberger, geneticist with Topigs Norsvin, to discuss both routine and emerging strategies for improving piglet, pig, and sow livability. She outlines two primary approaches to enhancing resiliency: gene editing and traditional selective breeding. Continuing the resiliency conversation, we also hear from Dr. Lucina Galina, director of technical research projects at the Pig Improvement Company. She shares insights into ongoing gene-editing work focused on PRRS, detailing the pathway to success, regulatory and practical considerations, and the questions that still remain as the technology evolves. Together, these conversations provide a closer look at how research, genetics and innovation are shaping the future of swine health and livability.