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Can’t-Miss Pork Conferences In 2025

ISU McKean Swine Disease Conference
For swine practitioners, the 2025 ISU McKean Swine Disease Conference will provide insights on sustainable veterinary medicine, the current economic state of the industry, and PRRS reduction strategies in Europe, in addition to an update on the US SHIP program. Two pre-conference workshops on Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae eradication and PRRS will also be held. During both workshops, global leaders will share their experiences with the control and elimination of these pathogens in commercial settings, along with new research and current tools available to control disease.

Events take place in Ames, Iowa, on June 24-25 and are planned in conjunction with Iowa Swine Day on June 26 to provide additional educational opportunities.

Early bird registration is open and available until June 9 for $250. After June 9, conference fee is $300. For more information on the event, visit the conference website.

National Pork Industry Conference
Producing Pork With a Purpose: Why We Do What We Do is the theme of the 29th annual National Pork Industry Conference aiming to deliver insights, conversations and leadership development during the July 13-16 event in Wisconsin Dells, Wis.

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A scary day on the sheep farm

Video: A scary day on the sheep farm


Well, after a few days off and finally feeling rested and ready to come home, I got a call from Carissa that our telehandler was on FIRE!! Thankfully, it didn't spread far and she was able to get it out of the barn and as far as she could to protect the sheep and barn. But a good reminder to check the spots where birds like to nest as this seems to be nesting season in the barn.