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The path to PEDV elimination: A podcast

Reprinted as posted on Swine in Minnesota blog December 17, 2024 In this episode of At The Meeting, Dr. Cesar Corzo, Leman Chair in Swine Health and Productivity at the University of Minnesota, takes a closer look at the ongoing challenges and advancements in eliminating porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV). Drawing on years of monitoring data and biosecurity enhancements, Dr. Corzo highlights the industry’s progress in managing PEDV and shares insights into the potential for a nationwide elimination effort. Listen to the podcast .
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Register for 2025 SowBridge

Is it your New Year’s resolution to stay current with research and management techniques in the pork industry? If so, the SowBridge program is for you. SowBridge is a webinar series for people involved in managing or caring for sows, and/or their litters and boars, including operation owners, caretakers, technicians, managers and technical service providers. SowBridge offers accurate and timely information on a variety of topics from experts. The first session is scheduled for February 5, so don’t hesitate to register. Learn more about the program and register.
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Women in Ag Network Conference

Registration is now open for the 2025 Extension Women in Ag Network Conference! Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025, with NEW optional pre-session the day prior on Monday, February 10. Location: The Park Event Center, Waite Park, MN Register through January 27 for the early-bird registration rate of $85 for adults or $55 for students. To learn more and register visit the Women in Ag Network event page on the University of Minnesota’s Extension website.
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MN Pork Congress - February 11 & 12

MN Pork Congress is scheduled for February 11 & 12 at the Mayo Event Center in Mankato, MN. The University of Minnesota will have a booth staffed with UMN swine group members. Be sure to stop by and visit. Check out more information, including how to register for the MN Pork Congress.
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PQA & TQA certification

A few in-person Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA+) and Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) certification sessions are scheduled for 2025. The sessions include the following dates and locations: March 4 : Mankato, MN - Minnesota Pork Office, 151 Saint Andrews Court, Suite 810 June 10 : Le Center, MN - Le Sueur County Fairgrounds 4-H Building, 320 S Plut Ave July 15 : Olivia, MN - Renville County Government Center, 105 S 5th Street Nov. 11 : Mankato, MN - Minnesota Pork Office, 151 Saint Andrews Court, Suite 810PQA+ certification is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon and TQA from 1 to 4 p.m. at all locations unless noted otherwise. If you need to renew your PQA+ or TQA certification and a date listed above does not accommodate your schedule, or if your farm has a large group of employees needing certification, please contact Colleen Carey at the Minnesota Pork Board office at 507-345-8814 or colleen@mnpork.com to schedule an alternative time for training. University of Minnesota Extension prov...
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