NOVUS and DPP Team Up to Recognize Excellence in Swine Education
Nominations are open globally for a new award recognizing swine educators. The NOVUS Distinguished Academic Training & Innovation Award will be presented in partnership with the 16th International Symposium on Digestive Physiology of Pigs (DPP) held May 20-23, 2025. Along with recognition, the award winner will receive $7,500, the company said in a release.
The award is open to educators around the world at higher education institutions who have made significant contributions to the academic and professional growth of undergraduate and/or graduate students in the fields of digestive physiology of pigs, and related fields such as swine nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, and nutrient metabolism.
Award sponsors NOVUS and DPP aim to highlight the importance of swine academic leadership and innovation, ensuring the continued growth and advancement of the field.
Marisol Castillo, executive manager of Global Swine Solutions at NOVUS said DPP was the perfect partner for an award that supports swine scientists.
“DPP has the reputation of being a highly scientific conference. Its reputation for focusing on science instead of the more commercial aspects of the industry is a mirror of the environment the nominees are working in,” she said in a release. “Our goal in creating this award – the first of its kind for the swine team at NOVUS – is to recognize the work academic scientists are doing. DPP is the perfect place to celebrate swine science.”
Nominations for the NOVUS Distinguished Academic Training & Innovation Award are due March 15, 2025. Those interested in applying or nominating someone for the award can find more information at dppigs.org/2025-Meeting/Novus-Academic-Award.
Tyler Rouse Named BioZyme Director of Marketing
Tyler Rouse is the new Director of Marketing for BioZyme Inc. In his role, he will guide the development and execution of the company’s strategic marketing plans, utilizing all appropriate vehicles to support the company’s ongoing growth, the company said in a release.
“I enjoy working in the marketing space to drive brand awareness and sustainable, mutually beneficial relationships with our customers. I am already looking forward to working with both the marketing and sales teams to align them to help grow BioZyme and strengthen the dealer network,” Rouse said in the release.
Rouse brings extensive marketing experience to BioZyme, especially working with dealers. He served in various B2C marketing and sales management roles at John Deere for nearly 16 years. His last position at Deere was Channel Development Manager - Business to Consumer for both the U.S. and Canada.
“He has vast experience with product positioning, both domestically and internationally. He understands the importance of developing various processes and platforms and implementing those processes to help customers reach their maximum potential. He most recently worked as the Director of Business Development for American Implement,” BioZyme said in a release.
Rouse has a Master’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in agribusiness from Kansas State University. He also earned his bachelor’s in Marketing from Kansas State. The Southwest Kansas native has always been passionate about marketing and sales, watching his late father in sales from an early age.
Drew Mickey Named 2025 Illinois Pork Ambassador
Each year the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) awards a summer internship. Drew Mickey of Taylorville, Ill., has been selected as the 2025 Illinois Pork Ambassador.
Mickey grew up on a fifth-generation family farm raising corn and soybeans, as well as building a cattle and swine operation over the past 10 years. Throughout high school he was active in organizations such as 4-H, FFA, Tommy TV, National Honor Society and Christian County CEO. His involvement in the swine industry has allowed him the opportunity to be a part of the Team Purebred and National Junior Swine Associations which have allowed him to develop a strong passion for the pork industry.
He attends Kansas State University where he majors in animal science with a secondary major in global food systems leadership.
