A unique speaker line-up featuring a mix of speakers with hands-on experience and economic and research insights will comprise the 2025 Pork Industry Conference hosted by Four Star Veterinary Service on Sept. 9-10 at the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie, Ind.
“As veterinarians, we believe that sharing knowledge is part of our responsibility to our clients and the industry,” Bill Minton, DVM and founding partner at Four Star Veterinary Service, said in a release. “Our goal is to share on-farm experiences, research and market information that can help inform our customers and industry partners who attend our growing event. We strongly believe that these interactions are invaluable and contribute to the growth and strength of the pork community.”
Producers, nutritionists, academia and industry from North America are invited to attend this centrally located event featuring an educational conference with many opportunities for attendees to visit and network.
Participants are invited to a welcome reception and dinner on Sept. 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. On Wednesday, Sept. 10, registration takes place form 7 to 8 a.m., followed by an 8 a.m. start to the conference. Lunch and visiting with vendors will be held from 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Speakers include:
• Matthew Turner, head of operations at JBS Live Pork
“Pig production around the world – How do we stack up?”
• Brian Earnest, lead animal protein economist at CoBank
“U.S. pork market outlook and opportunity to grow market share”
• Phillip Gauger, professor and veterinary diagnostician at the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab at Iowa State University
“Keeping pace with current swine disease challenges”
• Jason Woodworth, research professor at Kansas State University
“Sow and litter management around farrowing”
• Iain Harris, Fine Swine LLC
“Data analysis of production numbers”
• Dr. Daniel Gascho, veterinarian at Four Star Veterinary Service
“Vaccine intervention strategies”
