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2026 Washington Swine Information Day

Washington Swine Information Day offers targeted presentations designed to address the diverse needs of Pacific Northwest swine producers.

The morning session includes certification training for the National Pork Board’s Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA+) for adults and Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) for youth. These certifications are increasingly required by pork packers and fairs. The session concludes with Katlyn Cain from the National Pork Board discussing best practices for receiving feeder pigs to ensure health and growth during transport and transition.

During the pork luncheon, Dr. Gordon Murdoch, Chair of WSU Animal Science, and the WSU Student Swine Cooperative will provide rapid updates from WSU Animal Sciences.

Source : wsu.edu

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