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

Sep 18, 2023

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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Video: Genetics Behind Swine Resilience - Dr. Jenelle Dunkelberger

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Jenelle Dunkelberger, geneticist at Topigs Norsvin, explains how genetics can improve disease resilience in pigs. She explores how resilience differs from resistance, the role of genetic variation, and how breeding strategies can enhance health and performance under disease pressure. Dr. Dunkelberger also covers practical applications and future implications for swine production. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Controlled experimental trials confirm that differences in mortality and performance under disease pressure are linked to genetic background, even when environmental conditions remain consistent."

Meet the guest: Dr. Jenelle Dunkelberger / jenelle-dunkelberger-9200ab86 is a geneticist at Topigs Norsvin, where she leads the Global Health and Behavior Research Platform. She earned her PhD from Iowa State University, focusing on host genetics and disease response in pigs. Her work centers on improving swine health and performance through genetic selection for resilience and behavior traits.