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Updates on Government Regulations and Future Elections Bill Davis, Boehringer Ingelheim Director of Government Affairs, reviews the 2018 election activity, impacts on regulation and policy, and what it might mean for the 2020 election [video].

Tech Talk – Economic & Production Benefit of 2 PRRS MLV Doses Compared to a Single Dose Vaccination Program in Growing Pigs Dr. Cesar A.A. Moura, Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, Iowa State University, shares research and analysis on the production and economic benefit of 2 PRRS MLV doses compared to a single dose vaccination program on growing pigs. [video].

Tech Talk – Fact vs. Fiction – PCV3 Unraveled Dr. Eduardo Fano, Boehringer Ingelheim, updates us on PCV3, and highlights facts versus myths. Some key observations: 1) PCV3 is widespread in the U.S. and co-infections with PCV2 and PRRSV are commonly found in PCV3 samples, 2) Clinical association: PDNS, Multi-systemic, reproductive failure, PRDC and tremors, and 3) Reproductive Failure has been the most consistent clinical association [video].

Pork Trade Update From the 2019 Minnesota Pork Congress: Erin Borror, United States Meat Export Federation, provides highlights on the key trade issues and what data is available to help divine what will happen next [video].

Navigating the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s Permitting Process George Schwint Jr. and Chuck Peterson, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, outline details on how to connect with the Minnesota permitting process when it comes to expanding or changing your farm operations [video].