2017 Proceedings
2017 Program
8:15-9:00 AM
Registration
9:00-9:05 AM
Welcome and Introductions
Merlin Lindemann, University of Kentucky
9:05-9:50 AM
Academic/Industry Partnerships: Personnel and Research for the Future Swine Industry
Robert A. Easter, President Emeritus, University of Illinois
9:50-10:25 AM
Of Fiber, Carbohydrases, and Pigs
Hans H. Stein, University of Illinois
10:25-11:00 AM
Break
11:00-11:30 AM
Effect of Nutrition on Sow Behavior
Brian Richert, Purdue University
11:30 AM-12:00 PM
Is There Antioxidant Protection for Sows and Nursery Pigs with Additional Vitamins A, D, and E?
Gretchen Myers Hill, Michigan State University
12:00-1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00-1:35 PM
The 2018 Farm Bill: Its Potential Impact on Animal Agriculture
Lowell W. Randel, The Randel Group, Alexandria, VA
1:35-2:10 PM
Modern Plant Breeding and the Improvement of Corn Hybrids and Soybean Varieties
Sara Larsson and Charlie Zila, Dupont Pioneer
2:10-2:40 PM
Break
2:40-3:15 PM
Mycotoxins: When, Where, and Why
Charles Woloshuk, Purdue University
3:15-4:00 PM
Inflammation: Costs and Control
Kirk C. Klasing, University of California, Davis
4:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Sponsors
Thank you to our 2017 sponsors!
AB Vista Feed Ingredients
ADM Animal Nutrition
Agri-King
Ajinomoto Heartland
Alltech
APC Company
BASF Corporation
Chr. Hansen Animal Health and Nutrition
CJ America
Cooper Farms
Darling Ingredients
Diamond V
Distributors Processing
DSM Nutritional Products
DuPont/Danisco Animal Nutrition
Elanco Animal Health
Evonik-Degussa Corporation
Fats and Proteins Research Foundation
Hamlet Protein
Hubbard Feeds
International Ingredient Corporation
JBS United
Kalmbach Feeds
Kemin
Kent Nutrition Group
King Technica Group
Lallemand Animal Nutrition
Micronutrients
Monsanto
National Pork Board
Novus International
Nutriad
NutriQuest
Pancosma
Pharmgate Animal Health
Phibro Animal Health
PIC North America
Pioneer
Provimi North America
Purina Animal Nutrition
Ralco Nutrition
Stuart Products
The Maschhoffs
Vita Plus Corporation
Zinpro Corporation
Zoetis
Appreciation is expressed to the Indiana Farm Bureau and its staff for hosting the Midwest Swine Nutrition Conference and providing the facilities for this function.