From African swine fever to labor, the 2021 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference in Saint Paul, Minn., offered a full line-up of topics for attendees on Monday.
Here are some quotable moments from the day.
1. “In the journey to feeding the world...be a positive influence to others by embracing challenges, actively seeking opportunities along the way (ask why not?), and being willing to change. You will be surprised at what you learn.”
-Josh Rennells, CFO, Clemens Food Group
2. “The more we can make the job of a caretaker more enjoyable, the better off we will be in the long run.”
-Caleb Shull, director of research and innovation, The Maschhoffs
3. “Employee attitude was nothing short of incredible with the multi-suckle common creep method. In our world of a tight labor market, and what we are dealing with in general, this is an area of great value to understand.”
-Mark Schwartz, director of production systems, Schwartz Farms
4. “Pre-weaning mortality isn’t a problem, but rather a barometer of other issues.”
-Seth Krantz, DVM, Tosh Pork
5. “Pigs are not chickens, and what works for poultry doesn’t automatically apply to pigs.”
-Liz Wagstrom, DVM, National Pork Producers Council chief veterinarian
6. “Viruses are molecular genetic parasites with both dormant and active life stages.”
-Declan Schroeder, associate professor, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine
7. “Compartmentalization is playing the long game.”
-Egan Brockhoff, DVM, Prairie Swine Health Services
8. “Compartmentalization is driven by science but trust, transparency and relationships between trading partners are key factors to acceptance.”
-Krista Howden, DVM, One Health Scientific Solutions Inc.
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