(CLIVE, Iowa) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association is offering a variety of educational opportunities at the 2012 Iowa Pork Congress.
Several seminars and training/certification sessions have been scheduled during the two-day show Jan. 25 and 26 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.
All of the sessions are offered at no additional cost to registered participants.
Several outstanding pork industry experts will facilitate sessions on Iowa governmental regulations, swine diets, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome, animal well-being, 2012 markets and niche pork markets. National Pork Board and National Pork Producers Council representatives will give attendees an update on what’s happening at the national level.
Animal welfare expert and university communications and public relations professor Dr. Wes Jamison will present the keynote address on Jan. 25. He will discuss animal welfare trends and public relations strategies for the pork industry.
Pork Congress attendees also can attend PQA Plus® and TQA® certification sessions, as well as confinement site manure applicator training.
The following is a complete schedule of seminars being offered:
Wednesday, January 25
Seminars
● Iowa Regulations & Nuisance Case Update
Eldon McAfee – Beving, Swanson & Forrest
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
● Diet Decisions for the $ and the Hog
Part I – Less obvious implications of using alternative ingredients in practical diets
Dr. John Patience - Iowa State University
Part II – Feeding for pork quality: Impact of DDGs
Dr. Kenneth Prusa- Iowa State University
10:30 a.m. – Noon
● Dreaming of a World without PRRS
Part I – Evaluating regional projects and opportunities for PRRS elimination
Dr. Bob Morrison - University of Minnesota
Part II – Proven practical strategies for PRRS-free herd
Dr. Jim Lowe - Carthage Veterinary Service, LTD.
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
● “The Power of Activist Communications: Making Meaty Messages” – Keynote Presentation
Dr. Wes Jamison – Palm Beach Atlantic University
2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Underwritten by the National Pork Producers Council
●Riding the Roller Coaster: Economic Outlook
Dr. Steve Meyer – Paragon Economics, Inc.
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Underwritten by National Hog Farmer
Training Sessions
● Pork Quality Assurance Plus Certification
Dave Stender - Iowa State University Extension Swine Specialist
10 a.m. – Noon
● Transport Quality Assurance Certification
Mark Storlie - Iowa State University Extension Swine Specialist
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday, January 26
Seminars
● Animal Well-Being Decisions for Modern Pork Production
Part I – Safe and Effective Animal Movement
Dr. Matt Ritter - Elanco Animal Health
Part II - Euthanasia, Concern Reporting & ISU Research
Dr. Suzanne Millman- Iowa State University
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
● Your Investment at Work: National Organization Update
Part I- Policy, regulations & trade
Neil Dierks - CEO, National Pork Producers Council
Part II- Pork Checkoff programs
Bill Winkelman – V.P. of Producer & Industry Relations, National Pork Board
10:30 a.m. – Noon
● Building Your Value-Added Market: Production Panel
Jim Compart – Compart Duroc
Mark Lane – Niman Ranch
Dave Stender – Iowa State University Extension Swine Specialist
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
●Understanding Contracts and Liens
Eldon McAfee - Beving, Swanson & Forrest
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Training Sessions
● Confinement Site Manure Applicator Certification
Jeff Prier – Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Angela Rieck-Hinz – Iowa State University
10 a.m. – Noon
All seminars and training sessions are hosted on the lower level of Hy-Vee Hall at the Iowa Events Center. All of the seminars are funded by the Pork Checkoff!
The Iowa Pork Congress is open to all pork producers, allied business partners and others involved in the pork industry. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 25 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 26.
Admission at the door is $10.
Source: Iowa Pork