Swine Technology Workshop Builds On Success.
The 2010 Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at the Capri Hotel and Convention Centre in Red Deer, Alberta. “Last year, despite the problems facing the industry, well over 200 people attended the workshop and the new venue at the Capri was very popular with both delegates and exhibitors,” says Bernie Peet, the workshop manager.
The workshop will focus on practical management related topics aimed at increasing productivity and profitability. Topics include “Getting the best from AI”, “Feeding sows ad-lib in lactation”, “How to be a great team member” and “What your production manager looks for”.
Red Deer Swine Technology
Workshop - November 3rd, 2010 Program
8.30 - 9.00 am Registration, Refreshments and Booth Visits
9.00 – 915 am Introductions and Welcome
9.15– 10.00 am Getting the Best from AI Angela Demirjyn, IMV USA
10.00 - 10.30 am Feeding Sows ad-lib in Lactation
Dr. Malachy Young, Gowans Feed Consulting,
Marieke Klok, Sinke Farms
10.30 - 10.40 am Booth Introductions
10.40 - 11.00 am Refreshment Break and Booth Visits
11.00 - 11.45 am What You Should Know About Decreasing
Heating and Ventilation Costs
Dr. Bernardo Predicala, Prairie Swine Centre
11.45—12.15 am How to be a Great Team Member
John O’Donnell, Verus Alliance
12.15 - 1.00 pm Lunch
1.00 - 1.15 pm Booth Introductions
1.15– 2.00 pm What does Your Production Manager Look For?
Mark Chambers, Sunterra Farms Ltd., and
Martin Bowman, Verus Alliance
2.00 - 2.30 pm Setting up an Effective Farm Trial
Lee Whittington, Prairie Swine Centre
2.30 - 2.40 pm Booth Introductions
2.40 - 3.00 pm Refreshment Break and Booth Visits
3.00 - 3.45 pm Your Pigs Past the Farm Gate—What Happens
in the Plant and How You can Influence Pork Quality
Ralph Miller, Maple Leaf Foods
3.45 - 4.00 pm Door Prize Draw and Closing Remarks
The generous sponsorship of the
Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency and
Alberta Pork is gratefully acknowledged
Registration costs $75, with a special “5 for the price of 4” package available for $300. For further information or to register, contact Bernie Peet at Pork Chain Consulting Ltd. on (403) 782-3776 or (403) 392-3104 or email
bjpeet@telusplanet.net