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Coping with shortage of Vitamin A and E in swine diets

By: Jae Cheol Jang, Lee Johnston, Jerry Shurson and Pedro Urriola - University of Minnesota Reprinted as posted on Swine Minnesota blog . In January, the swine nutritionist team at the University of Minnesota shared in National Hog Farmer , how to cope with the shortage of vitamins A and E in swine diets. Usually, vitamins A and E are added to swine diets at up to 4 times the recommendation made by the National Research council. This is due in part to the variability of requirements in swine. However, a system-wide approach could help the industry to cope with the increase in price and the limited supply.

UMN Swine Extension Podcasts

Episode 4: Coping with shortage of vitamins A and E in swine diets  is now available on our UMN Swine Extension Podcasts channel. In this episode Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to Jae-Cheol Jang, Postdoctoral Associate with UMN Department of Animal Science about his research on coping with the shortage of vitamins A and E in swine diets as a result of a fire as a production facility in Germany and the closure of a manufacturing facility in China. Two ways to listen: Open in iTunes to download and subscribe - search for UMN Swine Extension Podcast Search "UMN Swine Extension Podcast" on your "Podcast" app on your mobile devise and subscribe. New to podcasting? Find Answers to your questions.

Bob Morrison Legacy Fund

Help us extend Bob Morrison's legacy of service to the global swine industry! We are the team that Bob built -headquartered here at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine but reaching around the world. Working with his colleagues and the people Bob mentored, we have identified five initiatives to strengthen his legacy: Creating new opportunities for the finest veterinary students to study and work with the world's leading swine-related practices and companies. Funding to develop future industry leaders through graduate education in swine health, production and economics. Creating opportunities to pair practicing swine veterinarians with the college's faculty to collaboratively identify problems, create solutions and build practitioner capacity in swine production and economics. Providing in-depth technical support to the swine industry in areas such as statistics, research trial design, data management and economic analysis. Strengthening globa

Chryseis Modderman hired as Extension Educator, Crops - Manure Management

Chryseis Modderman has recently joined the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate at the University of Minnesota as a new crops Extension Educator focusing on manure management. She is from a farm family in west central Minnesota (south of Benson) and has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy from Southwest Minnesota State University, and a Master of Science degree in plant pathology from North Dakota State University while working as a research specialist. Chryseis will collaborate with farmers and researchers to identify and address manure management needs across Minnesota. Through educational programs, she will provide practical and economical insight for both crop and livestock producers.

Secure Pork Supply

By: Diane DeWitte, Swine Extension Educator Originally printed in The Land - February 7, 2018 -  https://z.umn.edu/SecurePorkSupply State and federal officials, collaborating with the National Pork Board, industry and universities, are currently rolling out Secure Pork Supply information to swine producers. In Minnesota, Dr. Dave Wright is working with Minnesota Board of Animal Health to inform producers, veterinarians, and producer groups how they can participate in the program. The purpose of the Secure Pork Supply plan is to provide pork producers with a workable continuity of business plan should a Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) occur. In the event of a FAD outbreak, livestock movement would be restricted, and preparation for such a catastrophe is the best way to ensure that producers could continue to move animals off of the farm and move products to market.

Tell us about the impact on VFD rules on your herd

We would like to learn how the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) rules that went into effect January 1, 2017 have affected your management as well as the health of your animals. Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the University of Minnesota Extension and other Land-Grant Universities nationwide, is conducting a survey of farmers who raise and manage dairy or beef cattle, pigs, sheep or goats. We want to learn about changes that have occurred, in response to the VFD rules, in terms of your use of antibiotics, health of your herd and, in your relationship with your veterinarian. The survey is open from now until April . All responses are confidential and your participation is voluntary.

Swine Production Seminar March 21 in Okoboji, IA

UMN Extension is co-sponsoring a swine production seminar along with Iowa State University Extension, Hubbard and Elanco on March 21 at Arrowwood Resort Conference Center (1405 Hwy 71) in Okoboji, IA. Speakers and Topics 9:30 a.m.        Registration and Welcome 10:00 a.m.      Production Practices & Social Responsibility; What can we Expect                        Sara Crawford, National Pork Board 11:00 a.m.      Industry Update - Producer Prospective                        John Schwartz, Schartz Farms Inc.

Artificial Insemination in Swine Production Workshop

Artificial Insemination in Swine Production workshop will be held March 9 - 10 in Waseca, MN. Topics covered include anatomy and physiology, heat detection and breeding, A.I techniques, sow nutrition, semen handling and reproductive problem solving. When: March 9 - 10, 2018 Where: Southern Research & Outreach Center, 35838 120thStreet, Waseca, MN Cost: $100 per person; Additional participants from the same production system or farm may register for $50 each. Register: Registration deadline is March 2. Register online with credit card through MN Pork Board's website www.mnpork.com .

Recently Published by Swine Team Members

Congratulations to the following swine faculty and educators from the Swine Extension Team who have had their work published recently. Huang, Z. P. E. Urriola, and G. C. Shurson . 2017. Use of in vitro dry mater digestibility and gas production to predict apparent total tract digestibility of total dietary fiber for growing pigs. J. Anim. Sci. 95(12):5474-5484. doi: 10.2527/jas2017.1964 Johnston, L. J ., D. W. Roseboom, R. D. Goodband, S. J. Moeller, M. C. Shannon, and S. J. Schieck . 2017. Effect of floor space allowances on growth performance of finishing pigs marketed at 138 kilograms. J. Anim. Sci. 95(11):4917-4925. doi: 10.2527/jas2017.1870. Li, Y. Z ., H. F. Zhang, L. J. Johnston , and W. Martin . 2018. Understanding tail-biting in pigs through social network analysis. Animals.8(1):13 doi: 10.3390/ani8010013.

Jacobson Earns Environmental Steward Award

Dr. Larry Jacobson, Professor Emeritus received the 2018 Environmental Steward Award at Minnesota Pork Congress. Jacobson played an important role in helping shape some of today's common industry practices, along with developing the OFFSET Tool, which is still in use today. Read More . Photo: Dr. Larry Jacobson (right) with Randy McMahon, CEO of Balzer, Inc., sponsor of the 2018 Environmental Steward Award.

Looking to become a PQA Plus Advisor?

PQA Plus Advisors are the educators who work directly with producers to educate them on the PQA Plus program and will help producers obtain PQA Plus certification and PQA Plus site status at their respective production sites. Two PQA Plus Advisor training dates are planned for NEW Advisors: March 14 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Minnesota Pork Board Office, 151 Saint Andrews Ct. Ste. 810 November 14 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., AmericanInn, 1406 E Lyon St. Marshall, MN

PQA Plus and TQA Certification Classes Coming Up

Are you current with your Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus and/or Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) certification? Upcoming training and certification classes include the following dates: May 16 - Hutchinson, MN - McLeod County Fairgrounds Commercial Building, 840 Century Ave. June 13 - Mankato, MN - MN Pork Board Office, 151 Saint Andrews Ct., Ste. 810 July 18 - Marshall, MN - AmericInn, 1406 E. Lyon St. PQA Plus certification is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. - noon and TQA from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at all locations. For updated details view the calendar on the Swine Extension website ( www.extension.umn.edu/swine ). Information can also be found on MN Pork Board's website ( www.mnpork.com ). Pre-registration is encouraged by contacting Colleen at Minnesota Pork Board at colleen@mnpork.com or call 1-800-537-7675.

Episode 4: Coping with the shortage of vitamins A and E in swine diets

Podcast Episode 4: Coping with the shortage of vitamins A and E in swine diets Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to Jae-Cheol Jang, Postdoctoral Associate with the University of Minnesota Department of Animal Science about his research on coping with the shortage of vitamins A and E in swine diets as a result of a fire at a production facility in Germany and the closure of a manufacturing facility in China. Links from this episode: Listen to the podcast   (recorded January 14, 2018) National Hog Farmer article referenced in podcast Be sure to subscribe and let us know your feedback! Subscribe via iTunes on our UMN Swine Extension Podcast channel.