SowBridge educational series promotes learning flexibility and convenience
Don’t have a lot of time to attend a seminar or conference, but are still interested in staying current with new technology, research, and management techniques related to breeding, gestation, and/or farrowing management? An educational series, entitled “SowBridge”, allows sow unit owners, managers and employees to increase their knowledge and skills without needing to leave the comfort of their home or farm office, and is designed to aid in day-to-day activities and enhance profitability of their herd or unit.
The SowBridge Breeding Herd Education Series is a new distance learning program modeled after the popular “PorkBridge” grow-finish series. The program combines electronic information viewed on computer with live oral presentations via phone by national experts in topic areas. Presentations in the educational series will be held the first Wednesday of every month at 11:30 am CST (12:30 pm EST), starting October 3rd. Subject material is designed to cover topics and issues applicable to modern operations and systems of all sizes.
The week before each session, subscribers receive a CD containing that session’s presentation, along with information on accessing the live speaker presentation. Subscribers call into a toll-free conference line to listen to and interact with presenters. Each program is 45 minutes in length, while cost for participating in this series of 12 programs (October 2007 – September 2008) is $250.
“Many producers or employees can take participate in the programs together under one registration” says Mark Whitney, University of Minnesota Swine Specialist and program co-leader. “We anticipate farm managers and owners to sign up for the program and have several employees take in the presentations over their noon break. This program should also promote interaction within the group afterward, stimulating discussion on how subject matter presented during the session affects them and their operation.”
The SowBridge program is sponsored by the University of Minnesota, Iowa State University, University of Nebraska, Ohio State University, and South Dakota State University. Mark Whitney and Lee Johnston of the University of Minnesota are coordinators for the program. Those interested in registering or learning more about the program can contact Whitney (507-389-5541), Johnston (320-589-1711), Ken Stalder (IA, 515-294-4683), Don Levis (NE, 402-584-3816), Dale Ricker (OH, 419-523-6294), or Steve Pohl (SD, 605-688-5662).
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- October 3, 2007
Dr. Mark Wilson, Ralco Nutrition
Heat Detection Tips, Techniques, and Importance
- November 7, 2007
Dr. Bill Minton, Minton Veterinary Service
Observing, Treating, & Preventing Sick or Lame Sows
- December 5, 2007
Dr. Steve Pohl, South Dakota State University
Importance of Ventilation for Pig Comfort
- January 9, 2008
Dr. Ken Stalder, Iowa State University
Monitoring & Maintaining Proper Condition in Gestating Sows
- February 6, 2008
Dr. Locke Karriker, Iowa State University
Piglet Health – Proper Observation Skills and Corrective Actions
- March 5, 2008
Dr. Thomas Fangman, University of Missouri
Putting Real Biosecurity to the Test
- April 2, 2008
Dr. John Shutske, University of Minnesota
Ensuring a Safe Work Environment
- May 7, 2008
Dr. Mark Whitney, University of Minnesota
Properly Handling Sows is Very Important
- June 4, 2008
Dr. Duane Reese, University of Nebraska
Ways to Reduce Preweaning Mortality
- July 2, 2008
Dr. Lee Johnston, University of Minnesota
Feeding Management in Lactation
- August 6, 2008
Dr. Don Levis, University of Nebraska
Keeping Gilts in the Breeding Herd and Productive
- September 3, 2008
Mr. Steve Mathis - Sampson Community College
Preventative Maintenance of Equipment
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