Production Sessions

Production sessions are presented both Wednesday and Thursday. Delegates will be able to choose two morning sessions (one Wednesday, one Thursday) and two afternoon sessions (one Wednesday, one Thursday).   
*program is subject to change

Morning Production Sessions

1. Grow Finish Management
Sponsored by: Hypor

Nutrition to Reach Marketing Goals & Optimize Profitability
Jordan Gebhardt, Kansas State University
Sponsored by Novus

Understanding & Targeting the Grid
Charles Grant, University of Manitoba

2. Pig Survivability
Sponsored by: DNA Genetics

Improving Sow Livability - A Collaborative Approach
David Rosero, Iowa State University
2025 George Foxcroft Lectureship Recipient 

Key Findings in Post-Weaning Mortality Research & Pig Livability Project Producer Resources
Joel DeRouchey, Kansas State University

3. Swine Health
Sponsored by: Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Inc.

How New Technology & Real Time Feedback Can Improve Transport Biosecurity
Rob Hannam, Farm Health Guardian
Sponsored by: Farm Health Guardian

Biosecurity at Load-Out - A Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network Special Project
Jenelle Hamblin, Manitoba Pork 
Jette Christensen, CWSHIN
Sponsored by: Prevail Disinfectants

4. Innovators

Winning Innovation for the F.X. Aherne Prize in Innovative Pork Production

Finalist Presentations for the R.O. Ball Young Scientist Grad Student Competition

Afternoon Production Sessions

5. Feed & Nutrition
Sponsored by: Novonesis

Opportunities & Challenges for Novel Protein Feedstuffs in Swine Diets
Ruurd Zijlstra, University of Alberta
Sponsored by: CBS Bio Platforms

Decreasing Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Feeding Costs & Labour Requirements by Using Precision Feeding Techniques 
Marie-Pierre Letourneau-Montminy, Laval University
Sponsored by Jyga Technologies

The Role of Livestock in Future Food Systems
Karel Van der Velden, Nijsen

6. Sow Management
Sponsored by: South West Vets

Gilt Development - Laying the Foundation for Future Performance
Jennifer Patterson, University of Alberta
Sponsored by: Kane Veterinary Services

Weight Watchers - Insights from Ontario Sow Herds
Courtney Werth, South West Vets
Sponsored by: Modern Veterinary Therapeutics

Between Gestation & Lactation a Transition is Made
Chris Opschoor, Topigs Norsvin
Sponsored by: Masterfeeds

7. Nursery Management
Sponsored by: Jefo 

The Clean Start
Dave Van Walleghem, Solvet
Sponsored by: Neogen

Recent Advances in Nursery Pig Nutrition & Management
Roger Campbell, Jefo
Sponsored by Grand Valley Fortifiers

European Strategies for Reducing Medicated Zinc Oxide & Antibiotics in Weaned Piglet Feed
Gilles Langeoire, Gilles Langeoire Consulting 
Sponsored by: Lallemand Animal Nutrition

8. Welfare
Sponsored by: Prairie Swine Centre

What is Animal Welfare? Let’s Talk About It
Martyna Lagoda, University of Saskatchewan

Welfare & Health - A Veterinarian’s Perspective
Kurt Preugschas, Precision Veterinary Services
Sponsored by: Animal Health Canada

Welfare in Action - A Producer’s View
Nicolas Herrera, Sunterra Farms

The Science of Animal Welfare - How Can it Benefit You?
Yolande Seddon, University of Saskatchewan
Jen-Yun Chou, Prairie Swine Centre
Sponsored by: Hipra