Dealing with a tough subject at the Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Swine Health Seminar was Dr. Michael Appley, Kansas State University. He talked about antimicrobials and the control of enteric disease and the future of using them including the issue of resistance. He says producers need to know how and why they use them. But he also says that a lot …
Time For Hog Producers To Check Protocols
Working as a herd health and production veterinarian for Standard Nutrition Services is Keith Kinsley, one of the presenters at the Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Swine Health Seminar. Keith’s topic was “A Review of Nursery Scouring.” I asked Keith what he wanted the attendees to take away from his talk and he says that it’s not always scours that is the …
Pork Export Market Opportunities
“Trade Policy for a Dynamic Pork Industry” was the topic for one of the first presentations at the Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Swine Health Seminar. Our presenter was Laurie Hueneke, National Pork Producers Council. During her presentation Laurie provided an overview of what the trade situation is for the industry in various regions and countries around the world. I spoke with …
Boehringer Ingelheim Family Time
The Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Swine Health Seminar not only provides speakers on topics of interest to the swine industry but an opportunity for some family togetherness. As in Boehringer Ingelheim family time. Here’s (Colonel) Dan Johnson wrestling with one of the younger attendees. There are lots of activities to keep the kids entertained while Mom and Dad are “working.” Today …
BIVI Talking Swine Health
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica is holding the 12th annual Swine Health Seminar in North Carolina once again. Twelve years means something is working and I’m recognizing a lot of faces since Cindy and I have been covering this event for a number of years now. To find out more about the seminar I spoke with BIVI’s Ron Rampersad who welcomed everyone …
BIVI Improving Animal Welfare & Public’s Perceptions
Our friends at Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. want to improve livestock health through preventive measures, while at the same time bridge the gap between producers and consumers who are more removed from production agriculture than ever before. The company has launched the Prevention Works platform to raise awareness and foster conversations between veterinarians, their clients and consumers. The goal is …
Record-Setting World Pork Expo
The 2012 World Pork Expo was another one for the record books. The Expo set records for the number of pigs in the Junior National show and the quantity of meals served at the Big Grill, and featured the creation of the world’s largest pork burger during its well-attended MusicFest. The WPX Junior National broke another record for the number …
Pork Industry Concerned about Egg Bill
Pork producers are concerned that a bill regulating egg production could make it into the farm bill, which could impact more than just the poultry industry. “Some people have asked us why is the pork industry concerned about an egg bill,” said National Pork Producers Council director Bill Luckey of Nebraska during a press conference at World Pork Expo last …
BIVI 3FLEX Makes an Impression at WPX
Managing swine respiratory diseases is economically important for the pork industry, which is why the relatively new Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica 3FLEX vaccine is being well received by producers. During a BIVI press conference at World Pork Expo, experts discussed the latest findings in managing swine respiratory diseases such as Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), Porcine Circovirus Associated Disease (PCV2) …
Farm Broadcasting in the Pork Checkoff Tent
Stop by the National Pork Board tent during World Pork Expo and you will be seeing some of the nation’s top farm broadcasters doing markets, interviews and commentary on the stage. Meghan Grebner of Brownfield Ag News is pictured here interviewing NPB CEO Chris Novak during the noon show segment at the tent. She and colleague Ken Anderson will also …