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CattleCon24 in Orlando - A Blend of Industry Insights and Family Fun

CattleCon24 is gearing up to welcome cattle producers and their families to Orlando from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2024. This event is a perfect blend of industry education and family enjoyment. The pre-event Grazing Management Workshop on Jan. 30 will offer valuable insights into pasture management and technology. 

The conference kicks off with Buzz Brainard and includes an inspirational talk by former football player and magician Jon Dorenbos. Expert speakers like futurist Jim Carroll will address the Beef Quality Assurance program, sharing insights on the cattle industry's future. 

Highlights include CattleFax's U.S. & Global Protein and Grain Outlook Session and the 31st annual Cattlemen’s College, focusing on innovative agricultural topics. The event also features updates on D.C. issues and a Sustainability Forum. 

Entertainment is a key aspect of CattleCon24. Attendees will enjoy performances by Anna Sponheim, Paul Bogart, and The Bellamy Brothers. The event's trade show area spans over eight acres, showcasing numerous exhibitors. 

Important meetings for NCBA policy and Beef Checkoff programs will also occur, involving various industry stakeholders. Additional perks include discounted tickets to local theme parks and cruise options. 

For cattle producers, Cattlemen’s College offers the Rancher Resilience Grant, covering registration and accommodation for the first 75 applicants. Don't miss this opportunity to gain industry insights while creating lasting family memories at CattleCon24. 


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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Alexander Grahofer, Senior Lecturer and Scientist at the Clinic for Swine, Vetsuisse Faculty Bern, examines how modern sow biology is challenging long-standing farrowing guidelines. He discusses piglet-to-piglet intervals, obstetrical intervention, hormonal balance, housing systems, colostrum access, and practical steps producers can take to support sow and piglet health. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Farrowing guidelines built around older sow populations may no longer reflect the biology and litter sizes seen in modern production."

Meet the guest: Dr. Alexander Grahofer / alexander-grahofer-05134888 is a Senior Lecturer and Scientist at the Clinic for Swine, Vetsuisse Faculty Bern, in Switzerland. His background includes porcine health management and animal reproduction, with specialization in pig reproduction and research focused on farrowing and sow health. Learn more from Dr. Alexander Grahofer on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms.