What the data says the top 10% farms do differently
Nicole Boettger, MetaFarms

Dashboarding, data visualization, data driven decisions
Ximena Portal, HANOR

Fertility drivers in the breeding herd
Robert Knox, University of Illinois

Maximizing lactation performance via greater mammary development
Chantal Farmer, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Success strategies for managing today’s prolific sow
Ashley DeDecker, Smithfield

The boar stud's role: Ensuring consistent results in the breeding barn
Amanda Minton, AcuFast

Why top farms do better?
Luc Dufresne, Demeter Services Vétérinaires

Building teams that drive top farm performance
Jose Santiago, Tosh Farms

This interactive session will take place at the Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. 

Chair: Matt Sturos, University of Minnesota

Transportation will be available from the RiverCentre to the VDL, departing at 8:15 a.m.

Foreign animal diseases can cause significant harm to the economy of countries affected by epidemics. In this workshop, we will explore the broad consequences of non zoonotic diseases on public health using African Swine Fever (ASF) as a working example. 
ASF is not present in the US, but since 2007, it has been spreading globally and is now present in 72 countries across 4 continents and regions. To protect the food supply and safeguard animal and public health, governments, private industry, and public organizations need to coordinate preparedness and control efforts for these diseases. While the economic and animal impacts of ASF are recognized, their environmental and public health consequences are largely unknown and often overlooked. Under the One Health paradigm, preparing mitigation strategies to protect the environment and the public during animal health emergencies like ASF is vital to prevent potential irreparable damage. Additionally, it is important to establish a productive dialogue among different stakeholders (State and Federal agencies, industry) prior to the emergency to contribute to enhance preparedness and mitigate impact at all levels. Currently, US stakeholders are spending significant time and resources preparing for a potential ASF incursion. This presents a timely opportunity to raise awareness and prepare for the environmental and public health impact of non-zoonotic diseases, such as ASF, before an outbreak occurs. The objective of this workshop is to exchange knowledge and promote an effective dialogue to evaluate the environmental and public health impact of foreign animal disease epidemics, such as ASF, and enhance preparedness and mitigation of environmental and public health impact in the US and ASF-free countries around the world.

Organized in collaboration with the Center for Animal Health and Food Safety

Welcome
Andres Perez, University of Minnesota

Introduction of the One Health paradigm and workshop expectations
Andres Perez, University of Minnesota

A literature review on methods for swine carcass disposal and their potential environmental impact
Rachel Schambow and George Ondieki, University of Minnesota

Challenges to swine carcass disposal
Sarah Schieck Boelke, University of Minnesota

Environmental impact of ASF in the Philippines
Jesper Hsu, University of Minnesota

Mental health impact of animal disease outbreaks
Speaker TBD

Impact of foreign animal diseases on food security
Speaker TBD

Final discussion, Q&A

Una vision economica de la porcicultura española: Retos y oportunidades
Just Font, SIP Consultors

Diagnostico y vigilancia de la peste porcina africana
Francesc Accensi, UAB and IRTA-CReSA 

Talk title TBD
Samuel Berrio, University of Minnesota

Da graduação no Brasil à pesquisa suína nos Estados Unidos
Igor A.D. Paploski, University of Minnesota

Atualizações de pesquisa em colibacilose pós-desmame
Rodrigo Paiva, Iowa State University

Biosseguridade no desembarque: Riscos de contaminação de trailers em plantas de abate
Lucas Ferreira, University of Minnesota

More information coming soon!

Chair: Perle Zhitnitskiy, University of Minnesota

Finalists for the Morrison Swine Innovator Prize will present their work during this session.

Information for this session will be added in September 

This session showcases the most innovative and high-impact abstracts submitted by researchers to the Leman Conference. Come and learn about what is new in swine research around the world from a diverse group of science-driven experts.

Information for this session will be added in September

Join us for the Beer and Bacon conversation with Dr. Scott Dee. Dr. Dee will share his reflections about his accomplished career and the journey towards PRRS biosecurity, control, and elimination. As always, he will challenge us to think about virus control in new ways. This session will take place at the St. Paul RiverCentre, registration is required.

Sponsored by Elanco

Join us on Sunday evening at the St. Paul RiverCentre to welcome our Leman Conference guests, speakers, friends and colleagues. During the reception you will be able to interact with conference participants and have a chance to get acquainted with the latest information presented in this year's posters.

Opening remarks
Dean Laura Molgaard, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine

The time for change in the pork industry - Sponsored by the National Pork Board
Chad Groves, Seaboard Foods

Cost of disease and next generation health - Morrison Lectureship
Joel Nerem, Pipestone

Presentation of the Morrison Swine Innovator Prize 
Presented by Perle Zhitnitskiy, University of Minnesota

Presentation of the Allen D. Leman Science in Practice Award to Dr. Laura Bruner

Managing contemporary PRRSV variants

10:30 a.m. Economic impact of the high virulent Rosalia PRRSV strain on the producer's profitability 
Just Font, SIP Consultors

10:50 a.m. How pathogenic are the PRRSV L1C.5s? Comparisons with Asian HP-PRRSV and contemporary U.S. variant L1C.5.32
Jayne Wiarda, USDA ARS

11:10 a.m. Assessing time-to-stability over time
Marcello Melini, University of Minnesota

11:30 a.m. “It was a Shocker” case report and timeline of events
Jeff Kurt, Fairmont

11:45 a.m. Piglet population management: An effective way to shorten time-to-stability
Ethan Spronk, Swine Vet Center

VDL cases

E. coli as a cause of necrohemorrhagic enteritis
Carlos Lopez, University of Minnesota

The role of porcine sapovirus in pig diarrhea
Talita Resende, University of Minnesota

Recent cases of porcine parvovirus infections in sows and pigs
Albert Rovira, University of Minnesota

Diagnosing the cause of the splay boar
Megan Hood, Reicks Veterinary Research & Consulting

New World Screwworm response across animal agriculture

10:30 a.m. Current status and response efforts on New World Screwworm in the US
Brian Hoefs, Minnesota Board of Animal Health

11:00 a.m. An overview of the New World Screwworm and other flies that impact swine
Sonja Swiger, Texas A&M

11:30 a.m. One Health implications of New World Screwworld
Speaker TBD

Managing large litters: Lactation, milk production and piglet care

10:30 a.m. Optimizing mammary development in gilts to support large litters
Crystal Levesque, South Dakota State University

11:00 a.m. Colostrum and milk production: Quality, quantity and strategies for optimization
Laura Greiner, Iowa State University

11:30 a.m. Managing large litters: A roadmap to <10% pre-weaning mortality
Alyssa Betlach, Swine Vet Center and Mike Atzenhoefer, Wakefield Pork

Science and practice surrounding herd closures

1:30 p.m. Effect of herd closure strategies on time-to-stability and economic comparison to herd repopulation
Elisa de Conti, Iowa State University

1:50 p.m. Modeling the impact of breaks to inform herd closure vs alternative management strategies
Alyssa Betlach, Swine Vet Center

2:05 p.m. Investigating PRRSV transmission chains: An integrated toolkit to disentangle on-farm evolution from new introductions
Joao Herrera da Silva, University of Minnesota
Matt Allerson, Holden Farms

2:40 Panel discussion

Practical applications of on-farm biosecurity research

1:30 p.m. Mortality removal and risk of wildlife - Sponsored by the Swine Health Information Center
Rafael Medeiros, University of Minnesota

2:00 p.m. Speaker TBD
Speaker TBD

2:30 p.m. Effectiveness of a modified market truck wash procedure under winter conditions 
Megan Hood, Reicks Veterinary Research & Consulting

Management of enteric disease in nursing and post-weaning pigs

1:30 p.m. Prevention, control, and treatment of enteric diseases of nursing piglets
Cameron Schmitt, Pipestone Veterinary Services

2:00 p.m. Enteric diseases of the post-weaning pig: Diagnosis and treatment of post-weaning diarrhea
Hans Rotto, Innovative Agricultural Solutions LLC

2:30 p.m. Creating the conditions to maximize post-weaning gut health
Sam Holst, Swine Vet Center

Advancing pork consumption in the US  - Sponsored by the National Pork Board

1:30 p.m. Who is the consumer now and in the future?
David Newman, National Pork Board

2:00 p.m. How do we reach the consumer
Jose DeJesus, National Pork Board

2:30 p.m. Panel discussion
David Newman, Jose DeJesus, National Pork Board; Chad Groves, Seaboard Foods

Industry programs to advance swine health

3:30 p.m. Update on the National Swine Health Strategy
Dusty Oekedoven, National Pork Board

4:00 p.m. US SHIP: Update on program standards, resolutions and future direction?
Speaker TBD

4:30 p.m. View and perspectives of pathogen elimination from the field
Noel Williams, Seaboard Foods

ASF in Spain and lessons for the US

3:30 p.m. Economic impact of ASF in Spain and take home messages for the USA
Just Font, SIP Consultants

4:00 p.m. Investigation and epidemiological update of ASF in Spain
Francesc Accensi, UAB and IRTA-CReSA 

4:30 p.m. Emergence of recent strains and implications for FMD negative countries
Don King, The Pirbright Institute

Quantifying swine welfare for continuous improvement - Sponsored by the National Pork Board

3:30 p.m. Updating sampling methods in pig welfare audits: Rationale and preliminary findings
Monique Pairis-Garcia, North Carolina State University

4:00 p.m. Key Welfare Indicators (KWIs): Data-driven welfare assessment and improvement
Cara Haden, Pipestone Veterinary Services

4:30 p.m. Site assessments as a tool for caretaker engagement and continuous improvement
Eric Madsen, Schwartz Farms

Mycoplasma

3:30 p.m. Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae elimination initiative in MN: An update
Paul Yeske, Swine Vet Center

4:00 p.m. Mycoplasma hyorhinis: Diagnostic approaches and perceived prevalence
Nubia Macedo, Iowa State University; Fabio Vannucci, University of Minnesota

4:30 p.m. Mycoplasma hyosynoviae in the barn: Dealing with more than clinical arthritis 
Deb Murray, New Fashion Pork

Join us to celebrate the distinguished Leman Science in Practice award winner, Dr. Laura Bruner. We will celebrate Dr. Bruner's accomplishments and contributions to the industry. The reception will take place at the Science Museum of Minnesota after the afternoon sessions are done.

Beyond the pork chop: The dynamic roles of pigs in society - Pijoan Lectureship
Matt Sturos, University of Minnesota

Global update on FMD and what the pig industry should know
Don King, The Pirbright Institute

Why every good strategy needs an economist
Lee Schulz, Ever.Ag

Influenza

10:30 a.m. Influenza A mucosal immunity: Airways, milkways, and respiratory trafficking of maternal antibody
Meghan Wymore Brand, ARS - USDA

11:00 a.m. Udderly transmissible? Translating intramammary influenza A (H5N1) risks from cows to sows - Sponsored by the Swine Health Information Center
Andrew Bowman, The Ohio University

11:30 a.m. Beyond hemagglutinin: The potential role of neuraminidase immunity in mitigating H5N1 risk to swine - Sponsored by the Swine Health Information Center
Juan Mena, University of Minnesota

Trailer biosecurity and contamination risk management at harvest plants

10:30 a.m. Factors associated with trailer contamination at the harvest plant - Sponsored by the Swine Health Information Center
Lucas Ferreira, University of Minnesota

11:00 a.m. Evaluation of a mitigant to reduce trailer contamination with PRRS and PEDV at harvest unloading - Sponsored by the Swine Health Information Center
Morgan Miller, University of Minnesota

11:30 a.m. Panel Discussion
Grace Houston, Triumph Foods; AJ Shutte, Hormel Foods; Tiffany Lee, Clemens Food Group

Improving pig livability across production phases - Sponsored by the National Pork Board

10:30 a.m. Processing age and pre-weaning mortality United Feeds
Chris Puls, United Animal Health

11:00 a.m. Can anemia be contributing to prolific sow mortality? Evaluating the evidence and practical solutions
Eric Weaver, South Dakota State University

11:30 a.m. Transit loss: Identification of risk factors and mitigation strategies
Jason McAlister, CloverLeaf Animal Welfare Systems

More information coming soon!