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The Midwest Swine Nutrition Conference targets professionals in the feed industry, consulting nutritionists, swine veterinarians, sales personnel, and producers who are keen on advancing their knowledge of swine nutrition and feeding principles.
2025 Program
8:15-9:00 AM
Registration
9:00-9:05 AM
Welcome
Dennis Liptrap, Ralco Nutrition
9:05-9:50 AM
Policy outlook for animal agriculture and animal science: opportunities and challenges
Lowell Randel, The Randel Group, Washington, DC
9:50-10:25 AM
The functional role of colostrum in the metabolic transition of neonates to the external environment
Theresa Casey, Purdue University
10:25-11:00 AM
Break
11:00-11:30 AM
Translating fiber nutrition into practical strategies for U.S. sow diets
Amy Petry, University of Missouri
11:30-12:00 AM
Impacts of heat stress on energy balance in sows and their progeny: consequences for growth and developmental outcomes
Jay Johnson, University of Missouri
12:00-1:10 PM
Lunch
1:10-1:55 PM
European experience for a holistic approach to feeding nursery pigs diets without therapeutic zinc
Neil Jaworski, Trouw Nutrition, The Netherlands
1:55-2:25 PM
Impacts of non-nutritive sweeteners on performance and gastrointestinal development in weaned pigs
Kwangwook Kim, Michigan State University
2:25-2:40 PM
Break
2:40-3:20 PM
Nutritional management of health compromised pigs: implications and approaches
Nicholas Gabler, Iowa State University
3:20-4:00 PM
From papers to profit: bridging research and real world application in production swine nutrition
Trey Kellner, AMVC Group
4:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Conference Details
Registration information
The conference registration fee is $100 per person through August 25th, and $150 per person thereafter. However, thanks to the generous support of sponsor companies from the industry, registration for graduate students and university staff from the six sponsoring universities is complimentary.
Registration fees can be paid by check, credit card, or cash at the registration desk the day of the conference.
When
September 4, 2025
24th Annual Midwest Swine Nutrition Conference proceedings hosted in Danville Indiana.
Where
Hendricks County 4H and Conference Center
1900 E. Main St.
Danville, IN 46122
Lodging
Headquarters Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites
193 Angelina Way
Avon, IN 46123
317-224-2900
Block Room Rate: $161 per night with reservations required by August 1, 2025
Alternate Hotels in Avon
Fairfield Inn & Suites
119 Angelina Way
Avon, IN 46123
317-271-9200
Comfort Inn
8229 E. Highway 36
Avon, IN 46123
317-204-2100
