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. Succession Planning

Finding Fairness in Farm Transitions  (Wednesday Only)
Elaine Froese, Farm Family Coach Inc.

How to Discuss the Undiscussabull (Thursday Only)
Elaine Froese, Farm Family Coach Inc.

2. Piglet Management

Start Right with Your Piglet Nutrition
Jan Fledderus, Schothorst Feed Research
Sponsored by Grand Valley Fortifiers

How to Maximize Wean Age & Is It Always Worth It
Luc Dufresne, Demeter Veterinary Services
Sponsored by Kane Veterinary Supplies

3. Gilt Management
Sponsored by DNA Genetics

Rearing Gilts for Proper Development
Julia Linck Moroni, Topigs Norsvin

Important Considerations for Developing Gilts for Entry into the Herd and Lifetime Productivity
John Sonderman, DNA Genetics  
Sponsored by DNA Genetics

4. Welfare

Practical Enrichment
Jen-Yun Chou, Prairie Swine Centre
Sponsored by Cooperl/Vereijken

Understanding the Mortality Picture - Insights from Sow Data
Terri O’Sullivan, University of Guelph
Sponsored by Pharmgate Animal Health Canada Inc.

Afternoon Production Sessions

5. Sow Management

Modeling the Effect of Heat Stress on Sow Nutritional Requirements
Jan Fledderus, Schothorst Feed Research

Feeding the Lactating Sow
Lee-Ann Huber, University of Guelph
Sponsored by Jefo Nutrition

Sow Loading Strategies & Split Suckling
Brady McNeil, DNA Genetics 
Sponsored by DNA Genetics

6. Disease

What’s New in the World of PRRS
John Harding, WCVM University of Saskatchewan

Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea
Mark Asuncion, University of Saskatchewan

Disease Preparedness in Canada
Egan Brockhoff, Canadian Pork Council
Sponsored by Prevail Disinfectants

7. Buildings & Technology

Choosing the Right Technology for Your Barn
Suzanne Leonard, North Carolina State University

Open Housing - Our Perspective
Corey Bosko, The Progressive Group

Conversion Stories
Luuk Brinke, Petervale Farms Ltd.

Group Housing Conversion - The Polar Pork Experience
Daryl Possberg, Polar Pork Farms

8. 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