World issues

Can Republicans Govern in the Age of Trump?

Washington in the Age of Trump: Can Republicans Govern? Jim Wiesemeyer of ProFarmer, shares his take on the politics behind the actions taken in Washington. Mr. Wiesemeyer runs through the various political players and their personalities, who is or is not advising the President, and addresses questions on the global economy [video].

2018 Iowa Pork Congress

2018 Iowa Pork Congress Key information to note from the Iowa Pork Congress is the presentation on "Utilizing Livestock Manure in a Cover Crop Program" by Dr. Dan Andersen and Dr. Matt Helmers, Iowa State University [video], and the environmental regulations presentation "Iowa Regulations & Nuisance Case Update" by Mr. Eldon McAfee, Brick Gentry Law Firm [video]. Held January 24 - 25, 2018, Des Moines, IA, USA.

What Should You Know About Foreign Animal Disease Prep?

Foreign Animal Disease Prep: What Should You Know? Dr. Judith LaBounty, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and Dr. Jim Roth, Iowa State University, review foreign animal diseases as it effects the business of pork, most notably Foot and Mouth Disease. Dr. Roth reviews the Secure Pork Supply plan and how it works, using several scenario examples to help understand what farm operations would do. Dr. LaBounty outlines the plans and steps the State of Iowa has in place to be ready to a foreign animal disease. [video].

Just in from the 2018 Iowa Pork Congress, Jim Wiesemeyer, of ProFarmer, shares his take on the politics behind action in Washington. The full video presentation will be available shortly at SwineCast.com/conferenceconnection.

Panel - Discussion with Speakers - moderated by Dr. Bob Rowland, Kansas State University

Discussion with Speakers - moderated by Dr. Bob Rowland, Kansas State University - Discussion moderated by Dr. Bob Rowland, Kansas State University, from the 2017 North American PRRS/National Swine Improvement Federation Joint Meeting, December 1‐3, 2017, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Dr. Jeff Zimmerman - Things your epidemiologist never told your about surveillance

Things your epidemiologist never told your about surveillance - Dr. Jeff Zimmerman, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Iowa State University, from the 2017 North American PRRS/National Swine Improvement Federation Joint Meeting, December 1‐3, 2017, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Dr. Andrea Wilson - New PRRS disease phenotypes as vaccine and genetic improvement targets

New PRRS disease phenotypes as vaccine and genetic improvement targets - Dr. Andrea Wilson, Roslin Institute, from the 2017 North American PRRS/National Swine Improvement Federation Joint Meeting, December 1‐3, 2017, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Dr. Paul Sundberg - Setting priorities for disease threats and strategies

Setting priorities for disease threats and strategies - Dr. Paul Sundberg, Swine Health Information Center, from the 2017 North American PRRS/National Swine Improvement Federation Joint Meeting, December 1‐3, 2017, Chicago, Illinois, USA.