Harry Snelson, AASV and Liz Wagstrom, National Pork Producers Council, 2014 Pork Academy This session will provide the most up-to-date information on the current status of PEDV in the U.S., including lessons learned and what’s next. Presentation PEDV – Lessons Learned and Next Steps from National Pork Board Video
PEDV Research Update
Lisa Becton, National Pork Board, 2014 Pork Acadmey This session will provide the most current research information for PEDV. Presentation PEDV Research Update from National Pork Board Video
World Market Economics and the Importance of Trade
Dr. Dermot Hayes – Iowa State University, 2014 Pork Academy U.S. pork export markets, insight into world economics and the opportunity for global trade. Presentation World Market Economics and the Importance of Trade from National Pork Board Video
Reproductive Decision Tree
Don Levis, Levis Worldwide Swine Consultancy, 2014 Pork Academy The National Swine Reproduction Guide allows producers to address challenges in the breeding barn by using a decision tree to reveal information about the problem and suggest corrective changes in management practices. Presentation Reproductive Decision Tree from National Pork Board Video
Sow Bridge/Pork Bridge Session
Jon Hoek, Belstra Milling Company, 2014 Pork Academy This session will provide what Belstra Milling has learned in educating the public about pork production through the Fair Oaks Experience. Presentation Sow Bridge/Pork Bridge Session from National Pork Board Video
Industry Productivity Analysis
This session will provide current data collection results, changes in production traits over time, and benchmarking key productive traits.