Production targets. Be prepared for emerging diseases. Communicating with the public These and other compelling challenges facing the pork industry, animal science and the consuming public will be explored with common sense, uncommon depth, scientific scrutiny and national expertise at the third Iowa Swine Day in Ames, Iowa, June 25.
Facts at a glance:
What: Iowa Swine Day
When: June 25, 2015, 9-4:35
Where: Benton Auditorium, Scheman Building, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
(plenty of free parking right next to the building)
Cost: $60 (this will include coffee, snacks, pork lunch and a copy of the proceedings.
Speakers: William Sawyer, Vice-President of FAR Animal Protein, Rabobank F&A Banking; Alan Wessler, Vice-President, MFA Inc., Matt Culbertson, Director PIC; distinguished regional, national and international leaders in swine research, economics, veterinary medicine, production, animal welfare and the marketplace.
Attendees: Open to all, of particular interest to pork producers (farm owner-operators, company service personnel, technical staff and senior management), suppliers (genetics, feed, equipment and pharmaceutical professionals), extension personnel, consultants, researchers, veterinarians and students.
Mariana C. Rossoni Serão, Ph.D
Source: Iowa State University