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Don't miss Leman Swine Conference - Sept 16-19 in St. Paul, MN, USA

The pre-conference is held Saturday, Sept. 16 and Sunday, Sept 17 and is packed with presentations from university researchers, swine operations and agribusinesses. You won't be disappointed in the outstanding agenda, hitting the latest information and research on topics like African swine fever, PEDv and reproduction.  The main conference keynote speakers and breakout sessions are not to be missed.  

I attend this conference every year and I always walk away smarter, excited about the research that's going on and delighted to visit and network with friends in the industry. 

The Allen D. Leman Swine Conference is an annual educational event for the global swine industry. It is internationally acclaimed for bringing science-driven solutions to the complex challenges facing the industry. Each year hundreds of participants from over 20 countries, including swine veterinarians and other professionals working in swine production and animal health management, attend the Leman Swine Conference.

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