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Regional Conference Registration is now available. Click here to register!
The 2009 National Swine Nutrition Guide is a practical publication containing nutrient recommendations and feeding guidlines. The guide consists of nutrition factsheets and diet formulation and evaluation software. The guide was written as a collaboration between university swine nutritionists and swine industry specialists.
Educational Training Sessions
Educational training sessions will be administered by the authors of the guide beginning in February of 2010. The Educational Training Sessions will focus on the use and applications of the guide. They will include an overview of the guide and demonstration of the computer software. Register now!
Educational Training Session Agenda
Education Training Sessions Schedule:
Moses Lake, WA
Pillar Rock Restaurant/Moses Lake Country Club
1373 Rd F.2 NE
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Friday, February 5, 2010, 1:00PM -8:00PM
Raleigh, NC
McKimmon Conference & Training Center
NC State University
1101 Gorman Street
Raleigh, NC 27606
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 9:00AM -4:00PM
Kansas City, MO
Hilton Kansas City Airport
8801 NW 112th St.
Kansas City, MO 64153
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Pork
5722 West 74th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46278
Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Sioux City, IA
Clarion Hotel
707 Fourth Street
Sioux City, IA, 51101
Friday, March 5, 2010, 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Owatonna, MN
The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
2365 43rd Street NW
Owatonna, MN 55060
Thursday, March 11, 2010, 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Marriott
700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 1:00PM - 8:00PM
Purpose
The purpose of the guide is to enhance the understanding of practical swine nutrition, feeding principles and related management guidelines.
Availability
The guide will be available electronically on the Pork Information Gateway (www.porkgateway.org).
The guide will also be available in print from the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence, State Extension Services, and in the Pork Industry Handbook.
Steering Committee
Dr. Scott Carter - Oklahoma State University
Dr. Joel DeRouchey - Kansas State University
Dr. David Meisinger - U.S. Pork Center of Excellence
Dr. Duane Reese (chair) - University of Nebraska
Dr. Brian Richert - Purdue University
Dr. Marcia Shannon - University of Missouri
Dr. Hans Stein - University of Illinois
Dr. John Patience - Iowa State University
Dr. Robert Thaler - South Dakota State University
Dr. Eric van Heugten - North Carolina State University
Dr. Mark Whitney - University of Minnesota
Ms. Charlotte Kirk Baer (ex-officio) - USDA/CSREES
National Swine Nutrition Guide Factsheets