I’m getting settled in here in Phoenix for the 2011 Swine Health Seminar hosted by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI). They couldn’t have picked a more beautiful location to host their event – Phoenix is sunny and beautiful today. I’m guessing everybody who flew in from a cold climate will be having some fun in the sun over the next few days.

They will also be learning about the big issues in the swine industry from some top experts. BIVI has put together a great educational program for this afternoon that includes:

• Nick Giordano, NPPC Vice President and Legal Council who will be discussing Emerging Markets;
• Erin Strait, DVM with Iowa State University will be discussing Emering Mycoplasma Diagnostics; and
• A practitioner panel featuring Mike Eisenmenger, DVM at the Swine Vet Center; Tom Gillespie, DVM with Rensselaer Swine Services; and Randy Jones, DVM with Livestock Vet Services who will be discussing Emerging PRDC Control Opportunities.

Several hundred of BIVI team members and customers will be on hand for the seminar this afternoon (and the fun to follow). For BIVI’s customer’s, they hope the information will help them become more profitable.

For those who couldn’t make it – no worries. I’ll be bringing you the information from the meeting right here on AgWired.com.

Check out the 2011 BIVI Swine Health Seminar Photo Album.