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Swine Biosecurity Workshops To Be Held Across Iowa

By Marta Grant

The Iowa Pork Industry Center has partnered with the Iowa Pork Producers Association to offer 10 biosecurity workshops across Iowa this spring.

Designed for barn managers, employees and producers of any size, these workshops will include an educational presentation and biosecurity demonstrations led by swine extension specialists. Participants will review updates on swine diseases, research from Iowa State University and discuss biosecurity concerns and best practices.

Workshop dates, locations, registration

The biosecurity workshops are offered to participants at no cost. Funding is provided by ISU Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Pork Producers Association.

  • Feb. 11: Kirkwood Community College (Cedar Rapids)
  • Feb. 26: Featherlite Center (Cresco)
  • March 3: Ellsworth College Ag and Energy Center (Iowa Falls)
  • March 4: ISU Northern Iowa Research Farm (Kanawha)
  • March 5: Dordt University (Sioux Center)
Source : iastate.edu

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