Swine Production Technology

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Program Description

The pork production industry is a major component of the Minnesota economy. Sale of hogs generated $1.07 billion of gross receipts in 2002 which represents only a portion of the overall economic activity supported by the swine industry. Minnesota has the third largest pork industry
among the 50 states in the U.S. The Minnesota pork industry is distinctly different from other Midwestern states. The willingness and progressive nature of Minnesota pork producers to cooperate and network together and consider new technologies has been one of the primary reasons why pig production in Minnesota is increasing while production in other states is declining. The breadth of production systems in Minnesota provides exciting opportunities to serve forward thinking producers. The Extension Swine Team works cooperatively across several departments and with the College of Veterinary Medicine to bring University research to a diverse audience.

Audience

• Minnesota pork producers
• Owners and workers in swine units
• Veterinarians
• Industry nutritionists
• Ag professionals
• Government officials
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Food industry representatives
• Bankers/lenders
• Builders and equipment suppliers
• Consumers
• Animal welfare activists

Specific Goals

• Improving performance, health and welfare of pigs
• Enhancing economic, environmental and social sustainability of pork production
• Ensuring a dependable supply of safe, nutritious pork for consumers

Team Members

• Lee Johnston- Nutrition/Welfare Content Specialist [info]
• Sam Baidoo, Nutrition/Management Content Specialist [info]
• Brian Buhr, Marketing Content Specialist [info]
• Peter Davies, Epidemiology Content Specialist
• Scott Dee, Health Content Specialist
• John Deen, Health/Welfare Content Specialist
• Larry Jacobson, Housing/Odor Control Content Specialist [info]
• Bob Koehler, Manure Management/Production Systems Content Specialist [info]
• Bill Lazarus, Business Management Content Specialist
• Lynn Leary, Swine Center Coordinator
• Wayne Martin, Alternative Production Systems Content Specialist [info]
• Bob Morrison, Epidemiology Content Specialist [info]
• Carlos Pijoan, Biosecurity/Swine Health Content Specialist
• David Schmidt, Manure Content Specialist
• Jerry Shurson, Nutrition/Management Content Specialist [info]

Partners

• Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture
• Minnesota Pork Producers Association
• Minnesota Department of Agriculture
• Alternative Swine Task Force
• National Pork Board
• Land Stewardship Project
• University of Nebraska
• Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
• Minnesota Association of Counties/Feedlot Officers

What we do...

• Swine Center Web Site
• Training Programs for Swine Farm Workers
• Managing Your Unseen Employee (Ventilation Systems)
• MPPA's Pork Congress and NPB's World Pork Expo
• Farmer Roundtable Discussion Meetings
• Allen D. Leman Conference
• Minnesota Nutrition Conference
• Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles in Livestock and Poultry Feeds: www.ddgs.umn.edu
• Manure Nutrient Utilization Workshops - Environmental and Economic Aspects
• Odor Management Workshops
• Options for Pork Producers: Publications and workshops for positioning in a changing industry
• Alternative Marketing Meetings
• Livestock Evaluation (Youth)
• SWAP - Swine Welfare Assurance Program Training

At a glance:

UM Swine Web Site

Printable Info Sheet

Calendar of Related Events