Conference Connection

2011 Iowa Pork Congress January 26-27, 2011, Des Moines, Iowa, USA. Iowa's pork industry is at a crossroads. Additional themes include new pricing levels of feed grains, regulatory revision and the impact of legislative and marketing changes. Will producers respond to today's pricing prompts with expansion (remember those empty barns down the road)? Or elect to go niche with local and immediate customer transactions for maximum profitability? These presentations from the 2011 Iowa Pork Congress helps provide perspectives and insights.

2011 Minnesota Pork Congress held January 19-20, 2011, Minneapolis, MN, USA, provides insights and updates on the swine industry, legislation, and global economics.

Boehringer Ingelheim PRRS symposium and the International PRRS Symposium held December 3 - 4, 2010, Chicago, IL, USA, convened experts on Porcine Reproductive & Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) to discuss the disease's detection and eradication. Transportation was a key presentation topic. Updates on filtering and Area-Regional Control efforts were also shown.

Swine Forecast 2011 This webinar, held December 1, 2010, focused on exports and international markets. Dr. Steve Meyer, Brett Stuart, Dr. Roger Campbell and Chris Wall each presented an industry view that is sure to help you as you plan your year.

2010 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference September 18-21, 2010, RiverCentre, St Paul, MN, USA. Pfizer Animal Health is sponsoring coverage of the Leman Conference.