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: ASF Spread and Control Insights - Dr. Carles Vilalta

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Carles Vilalta, epidemiologist at IRTA CReSA in Spain, explains the current African swine fever situation, including origin, transmission, and control strategies. He highlights the role of human activity, wild boar dynamics, and biosecurity measures to protect commercial farms. Learn how surveillance and field actions shape disease containment. Listen now on all major platforms!

"ASF demonstrates slow animal to animal transmission despite high infectivity, making it a clumsy disease that depends heavily on human mediated spread."

Meet the guest: Dr. Carles Vilalta / carlesvilalta is an epidemiologist, swine veterinarian, and researcher at IRTA-CReSA in Spain. His work focuses on epidemiology, swine health, disease surveillance, and research support for government and industry programs. Learn more from Dr. Carles Vilalta on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms.