If you work in or with breeding and gestation units, gilt development systems, or farrowing barns, the SowBridge program is for you. This program helps improve your understanding of important topics and increase productivity in your breeding herds and farrowing systems. Since it began in 2007, the series has reached producers and industry professionals across the U.S. and around the world. Sessions are recorded and the audio provided to subscribers as it becomes available.
Below, see the list of topics, speakers and presentations (pdf) , and listen to available audio (.wav ) from the program’s first few years. This list is updated as files are available. Please note that information was correct and appropriate as of the presentation date. No guarantee is made of accuracy of any of the information since that date.
See information on the 2012-2013 SowBridge distance educational series.
SowBridge 2010
January 2010: Beth Ferry, Michigan State University, “In-Barn Communication Among Workers” Audio file
February 2010: Jerry May, Michigan State University, “Your Role in the Public Perception of the Pork Industry” Audio file
March 2010: Ken Stalder, Iowa State University, “Geriatric Sows: Keep or Cull” Audio file
April 2010: Jeff Bender, University of Minnesota, “Keeping Workers Safe from Swine Diseases” Audio file
May 2010: Billy Flowers, North Carolina State University, “Beating Summer Heat for Sows” Audio file
June 2010: Steve Pohl, South Dakota State University, “Air Filtration Systems for Sow Barns” Audio file
July 2010: Tim Safranski, University of Missouri, “Timing of AI” Audio file
August 2010: Rob Knox, University of Illinois, “Pregnancy Detection Technology for Troubleshooting” Audio file
September 2010: Jim Fisher, Producer, Middletown, Missouri, "Emergency Action Plans for Hog Barns” Audio file
October 2010: Locke Karriker, Iowa State University, “Winter PRRS Protection” Audio file
November 2010: Jeff Clapper and Chris Hostetler, South Dakota State University, “Heat Detection Methods” Audio file
December 2010: Joel DeRouchey, Kansas State University, “Managing Feed Drops in Gestation” Audio file
SowBridge 2008-2009
November 2008: Bob Thaler, South Dakota State University, “Composting Mortalities” Audio file
December 2008: John Deen, University of Minnesota, “Proper Euthanasia of Sows and Piglets” Audio file
January 2009: Bob Ivey, Maxwell Foods, “Breeding Management in Pens and Stalls” Audio file
February 2009: Barb Straw, Michigan State University, “Crossfostering Approaches and Bump Weaning” Audio file
March 2009: Jon Hoek, Belstra Milling Company, Inc., “Optimizing Sow Performance Using Rescue Decks” Audio file
April 2009: Joel DeRouchey, Kansas State University, “Creep Feeding” Audio file
May 2009: Rob Knox, University of Illinois, “Reproductive Manipulation Using PG600" Audio file
June 2009: Ronald Bates, Michigan State University, “Reproductive Manipulation Using Matrix” Audio file
July 2009: Wayne Singleton, Purdue University, “On-Farm Semen Evaluation” Audio file
August 2009: Tim Safranski, University of Missouri, “Induction of Farrowing” Audio file
September 2009: Matt Davis, Hord Livestock, “Sow Watch and Piglet Care the First 24 Hours” Audio file
October 2009: Ralph Williams, Purdue University, “Effective Pest and Rodent Control” Audio file
SowBridge 2007-2008
October 2007: Mark Wilson, Ralco Nutrition, “Heat Detection Tips, Techniques and Importance” Audio file
November 2007: Bill Minton, Minton Veterinary Service, “Observing, Treating, and Preventing Sick or Lame Sows” Audio file
December 2007: Steve Pohl, South Dakota State University, “Importance of Ventilation for Pig Comfort” Audio file
January 2008: Ken Stalder, Iowa State University, “Monitoring and Maintaining Proper Condition of Gestating Sows” Audio file
February 2008: Locke Karriker, Iowa State University, “Piglet Health – Proper Observation Skills and Corrective Actions” Audio file
March 2008: Thomas Fangman, University of Missouri, “Putting Real Biosecurity to the Test” Audio file
April 2008: John Shutske, University of Minnesota, “Ensuring a Safe Work Environment” Audio file
May 2008: Mark Whitney, University of Minnesota, “Properly Handling Sows is Very Important” Audio file
June 2008: Duane Reese, University of Nebraska, “Ways to Reduce Preweaning Mortality” Audio file
July 2008: Lee Johnston, University of Minnesota, “Feeding Management in Lactation” Audio file
August 2008: Don Levis, University of Nebraska, “Keeping Gilts in the Breeding Herd and Productive” Audio file
September 2008: Steve Mathis, Sampson Community College, “Preventative Maintenance of Equipment” Audio file
