NEWS ARCHIVES
2012: January February March April May June July August September October November December
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It’s not too late to get a seasonal flu vaccination. The vaccination helps protect both people and animals. In addition to getting vaccinated, the use of good ventilation and hygiene practices can help reduce transmission of flu and other viruses on the farm. IPIC associate director and ISU Extension swine veterinarian James McKean said people who are shedding the virus can transmit the virus to animals, so policies for keeping acutely infected humans apart from pigs should be considered. 12/17/12
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Keep an eye on DGS prices. In the December 2012 issue of Renewable Energy & Climate Change Newsletter from AgMRC, retired ISU University professor Robert Wisner provides historical and marketing information on availability and pricing of distillers grain and solubles, plus a look into the future. 12/17/12
- Strategies for swine producers workshop set for Dec. 10 at NICC in Sheldon. Learn about drought-triggered potential impact on feed supply and prices, and herd health and improvement ideas at this free session. ISU speakers Butch Baker, Lee Schulz, Matt Swantek and Dave Stender will present information and lead discussion. Contact Stender with questions at 712-225-6196. 11/30/12
- The seventh year of the successful distance education series, PorkBridge, begins Dec. 6. The 2012-2013 program includes a variety of topics presented by recognized industry experts. Register for the series that reaches producers and industry professionals across the country and around the world in an every other month series of six sessions. 11/2/12
- People who need to be certified as Pork Quality Assurance Plus® Advisors under the National Pork Board's PQA Plus® program are invited to attend a session set for Nov. 19 in Ames. Download the registration form. 10/11/12
- What's happening at IPIC? Check out the 2012 Pork Month Story Ideas. 10/5/12
- Farrowing intentions are down according to the Sept. 28 Hogs and Pigs Report. What does that mean? See this Pork Magazine article. 10/5/12
- The successful distance education program SowBridge begins its fifth year Nov. 7. Ken Stalder said suggestions from subscribers help maintain the program’s value. See archived presentations and link to this year's brochure. 9/19/12
- People who need to be recertified as Pork Quality Assurance Plus® Advisors under the National Pork Board's PQA Plus® program are invited to attend a session set for Nov. 19 in Ames. IPIC will host a morning session, to run concurrently with an initial daylong PQA Plus® certification session. Read more and see links to the respective forms. 9/19/12
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Video links are now available from the Aug. 29 Drought Response for Swine Producers web program.
- IPIC and ISU Extension and Outreach swine program specialists are hosting a webinar on drought response for swine producers on Aug. 29, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at various locations throughout Iowa. The program is free and no preregistration is required. See more information. 8/21/12
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Dan Huyser, ag engineering program specialist for northeast Iowa, says agriculture and extension drew him to Iowa State University. Learn more about Dan in this release. 7/29/12
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PQA Plus Advisor initial and recertification trainings are set for Aug. 23 on the ISU campus. If you need to recertify, download this registration form. If you aren’t currently certified, download the application form. Both are due no later than Aug. 9. 7/29/12
- Heat, humidity and drought conditions can affect more than just your operation. Check out the ISU Extension and Outreach drought resources page. 7/16/12
- Sign up your golf team soon for the 2012 Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open at Veenker Memorial Golf Course in Ames. On Tuesday, July 24, golf begins at 10 a.m. with reception, meal and awards following. Cost for the day's events is $85 per person/$340 for a four-person team. See the registration brochure for more information. Deadline is July 10, 6/26/12
- Swine risk management update sessions set for Northwest Iowa on July 3. Hear from campus and field ISU specialists, and private industry representatives on understanding risk and learning how to incorporate appropriate management factors in your operation. Choose from 9:30 a.m. at Northwest Community College in Sheldon and 1:30 p.m. at Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetburg. See more info. 6/5/12
- Advanced Swine Reproduction Seminar set for three locations: June 12, Lifelong Learning Center, Norfolk, Neb.; June 13, Plymouth County Extension Office, LeMars; and June 14, Waverly Civic Center in Waverly. See more details. 6/5/12
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The newest version of IPIC's Group Tracker program provides standardized reporting formats and can accommodate different types of feed manufacturing/diet receiving/deliveries for flexible recording and ease of use. Attend a free workshop on its use in Cherokee on June 20. See more info. 6/5/12
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New plastic swine ID tags available from Iowa practicing veterinarians and are considered official ID for both intrastate and interstate transport of swine.More info and photo here. 5/3/12
- Iowa Swine Day returns to ISU on June 28. The daylong educational opportunity specifically for pork producers features practical information on a variety of topics. The $35 fee includes noon meal, refreshments and proceedings. Register and pay at the door beginning 8 a.m. at the Scheman Building, Iowa State Center. 3/21/12
- Former ISU swine teaching farm manager Al Christian is new member of the National Pork Producers Council Hall of Fame. The announcement was made during the 2012 National Pork Industry Forum. Read more in this NPPC news release. 3/6/12
- The 2012 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences will feature presentations on pig health and growth numbers, ventilation management and disease research projects. Read more. 2/17/12
- The 2012 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report is now available. More than 80 research reports from faculty, staff, students and ISU collaborators are in this year's edition. Read more about the report and view individual articles on the AIR website. 2/17/12
- Iowa Swine Day will provide information on swine research and news from ISU. Mark your calendars for June 28 and stay tuned for more information. 1/18/12
