Iowa Swine Day 2015

Apr 14, 2015

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

Video: Sorting Ewes & Rams | Breeding Time On The Farm!

In this episode, we’re sorting ewes into their breeding groups and introducing them to unrelated rams. Moving rams between barns always comes with challenges, but once the boys meet their ewes, everyone was eager to settle in!

We also welcome back a returning customer who purchased a Suffolk ram from us last year. This season, she chose a Dorset cross ram, now named Benny, to strengthen her flock’s genetics. It’s always rewarding to see repeat customers who value the quality of our breeding stock.

Arnie then tours the crop fields as harvest season approaches. Despite drought conditions this summer, the crops are looking surprisingly good. We close the day with evening feedings and one last look at the rams with their new breeding groups.

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