Unlock Swine Industry Insights at Leman 2025

Mar 11, 2025
By Farms.com

Global Networking at Leman Swine 2025

The Allen D. Leman Swine Conference is a highly regarded annual event focused on providing valuable insights and solutions to challenges in the swine industry.

Held from September 20-23, 2025, at RiverCentre in Saint Paul, Minnesota, this conference attracts industry professionals from all around the world. With participants from over 20 countries, the conference offers an excellent platform for learning and networking. It brings together experts and innovators to discuss science-driven solutions for complex industry issues.

If you missed the 2024 conference or want to revisit any of the presentations, you're in luck! The recordings are now available online through a dedicated Google site, allowing you to access the valuable content at your convenience.

This conference is a must-attend for anyone in the swine industry who is looking to stay ahead of the curve with the latest research, trends, and advancements. For any inquiries or more information, feel free to contact the event organizers at lemanswine@umn.edu.

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Video: Refeeding Syndrome After Weaning - Dr. Theo van Kempen

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Theo van Kempen, an independent consultant with extensive swine nutrition and product development experience, explains how refeeding syndrome can affect newly weaned piglets. He discusses phosphate depletion, edema, intestinal health, oxygen delivery, and high-glycemic nursery diets, and presents nutritional strategies designed to reduce postweaning challenges. Listen now on all major platforms!

Click here to read the full research article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40710...

“Refeeding syndrome develops when feeding resumes after fasting, creating an acute phosphate deficiency as metabolism rapidly accelerates and cellular phosphate requirements increase.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Theo van Kempen / theo-van-kempen-26181b15 holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition from the University of Illinois and has extensive experience in swine nutrition, digestive health, nutrient management, and feed product development. His career includes academic research at North Carolina State University and leadership positions in animal nutrition R&D. He currently works independently in product development, including nutraceutical and nutritional innovation. Listen to Dr. Theo van Kempen on The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms!