K-State Swine Profitability Conference set for Feb. 7

'Staying Competitive in the Swine Industry' is theme for 2023 event.

December 27, 2022

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Kansas State University's 2023 Swine Profitability Conference is planned for Tuesday, Feb. 7 in Manhattan. The annual conference focuses on providing information to improve knowledge for pork producer business decisions.

"We hold two major swine events each year at K-State. At Swine Day, we share our latest research results. At Swine Profitability Conference, we focus on business decisions and industry-wide issues facing pork producers," says K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry Distinguished Professor and Swine Extension Specialist Mike Tokach. "The lineup of speakers this year bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to help producers increase their competitiveness."

The conference will feature speakers from an array of swine-related businesses and organizations, including:

  • Paul Yeske, Swine Vet Center, will address recent porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome outbreaks and lessons learned.

  • Glynn Tonsor, Kansas State University, will discuss the industry outlook in a period of elevated uncertainty.

  • Randy Prather, Curators' Distinguished Professor at the University of Missouri, will talk about current and future genetic selection technologies impacting the swine industry.

  • Doug and Cole Claassen and families, Whitewater, Kansas, will discuss their family story and experiences with batch farrowing.

  • Christine Mainquist-Whigham and Ethan Stephenson, Pillen Family Farms, will speak on improving efficiency through collaborative efforts in health, nutrition and management innovation.

"The speakers for the 33rd Annual Profitability Conference will provide direct information on swine disease, price forecasts, future genetic selection practices and experiences from fellow swine produces about their operations," says K-State Extension Swine Specialist Joel DeRouchey. "This conference has a reputation for sharing relevant and industry needed information to improve production for Kansas swine producers."

The conference will take place at the Stanley Stout Center, 2200 Denison Avenue. The day begins with coffee and donuts at 9:15 a.m. CT and the program starting at 9:30 a.m. Lunch is included in the conference, which will end at 3 p.m.

Pre-registration is $25 per participant and due by Jan. 27. Attendees can register at the door for $50 per participant. More information, including online registration, is available here.

Source: Kansas State University Animal Sciences and Industry Department

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