14, February 2007 =================================================== Contents: 1 IPPA/IPIC/ISUE Regional Meetings Marr Park Ainsworth Wednesday February 21 2 PCV2 (circovirus) information available 3 2007 ISU Animal Industry Report Available on CD-Rom, Online 4 - New circovirus publication from AASV 5 Livestock Biosecurity Meeting 6 - Calendar 7 - Resources =================================================== 1- Pork Regional Conferences Focus on Profitability Strategies, Optimal Pig Care Pre-registration by location is available up to two business days prior to that session date. AMES, Iowa -- Iowa pork producers are invited to learn more about improving their swine production operation at one of the 2007 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences scheduled for late February. The Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC), Iowa Pork Producers Association, and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension are cosponsoring this annual series of five meetings at different sites around the state. The series is set for Feb. 19-23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Fee for those preregistered at least two business days in advance is $20 per person, which includes the noon meal and materials. Walk-in registration is $30 per person. All fees are payable at the door. The conference brochure is available online at www.ipic.iastate.edu/information/Reg.Conf.Brochure.2007.pdf. Preregister by calling IPIC at [phone] or [phone]. IPIC program specialist Colin Johnson said this year's conference series will educate swine producers on effective marketing strategies and new technological advances in swine production. The series will also provide information about onfarm diagnostic methods for preliminary health investigations and tactics used to minimize stress in handling swine. "Producers will hear from experts on how to manage production costs and identify market opportunities. There also will be great discussion about investigating PCVAD and associated disease," Johnson said. "You can choose to attend either the morning or afternoon session, or both. Lunch will be served at noon for all attendees."
The morning session features topics specifically designed for the owner-operator or other decision maker of the operation. These speakers and their topics are Glen Ring of Glen Ring Enterprises, "How are Corn and Soybean Prices Affecting Livestock Markets?" Dr. Butch Baker of ISU College of Veterinary Medicine, "Managing PCVAD and Animal Health in Swine Systems," and local ISU Extension swine field specialists, "What is the Ideal Market Weight?" Afternoon speakers and topics are designed for growers and barn workers and focus on practical applications for optimal pig care. Baker, speaking on "Walking Pens to Ensure Individual Pig Care," will be joined by Elanco Animal Health representatives talking about, "Handling Stress During Loading and Transport." and regional swine veterinarians presenting, "Farm Necropsy." * Wednesday, Feb. 21, Ainsworth, Marr Park Conservation Center 2943 Hwy 92. Contact Tom Miller, [phone], [e-mail] IPIC was established in 1994 as a coordinated effort of the colleges of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University (ISU.) Its mission is to promote efficient pork production technologies in Iowa, maintain Iowa's pork industry leadership and strengthen rural development efforts. IPIC focuses its efforts on programs that are integral and complementary to ISU Extension. Through IPIC, Iowa producers receive accurate and timely information to make their operations more efficient and profitable. -30Contacts : Colin Johnson, Iowa Pork Industry Center, [phone], [e-mail] Sherry Hoyer, Iowa Pork Industry Center, [phone], [e-mail] ============================================================= == 2. PVC2 Information available online at ISU VDPAM site: Producers across the Midwest are seeking answers about PCV2 commonly called circovirus. Iowa State University's Department of Veterinarian Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine has established a link to download important information about this disease and treatment. The site gives historical information about the disease as well as suggested helps in treatment and prevention. http://www.vetmed.iastate.edu/departments/vdpam/swine/diseases/pcv2/default. asp
One page on the site lists management tips from Dr. Madec a French doctor who has said if a producer adopts 16 of his 20 management tips that death loss may be cut in half. http://www.vetmed.iastate.edu/departments/vdpam/swine/diseases/pcv2/associat ed_diseases/control/management_practices.asp Another page lists vaccines approved for use around the world and in the United States http://www.vetmed.iastate.edu/departments/vdpam/swine/diseases/pcv2/associat ed_diseases/control/vaccines.asp =================================================== 3 - 2007 ISU Animal Industry Report Available on CD-Rom, Online AMES, Iowa --The fourth annual Iowa State University (ISU) Animal Industry Report is now available online and on CD-Rom. This report features a variety of animal industry-related research done at Iowa State that was supported by the Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Station. Experiment Maynard Hogberg, chair of the ISU animal science department, said a variety of professionals conducted the research for this report, including ISU faculty, staff and graduate students; visiting scholars; ISU Extension county and field staff; and professors and collaborators from other universities. The report features research that relates to the beef, dairy, poultry, sheep, goat and swine industries in Iowa and covers topics such as improving production efficiencies, environmental quality, animal product quality and food safety, he said. "The report is organized by species and also has sections on animal products, the environment, and companion animals," he said. "These all are important aspects of keeping animal agriculture strong and viable, and contributing to Iowa's economy and quality of life. The complete report is available online at www.ans.iastate.edu/report/air/ To order a CD-ROM send $10 per disk to the Iowa Pork Industry Center, 109 Kildee, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011-3150. Or call [phone]. -30Contacts : Maynard Hogberg, Animal Science, [phone], [e-mail] Sherry Hoyer, Iowa Pork Industry Center, [phone], [e-mail]
4 - New circovirus publication from AASV American Association of Swine Veterinarians and National Pork Board announced the jointly sponsored creation of a publication about circovirus, "A producer's guide to managing PCVAD (porcine circovirus associated disease)." The piece describes porcine circovirus-associated disease, explains the role of herd veterinarians, including the need for laboratory diagnosis, and lists steps for each stage of production following a PCVAD diagnosis. Download the 18-page publication (in pdf format) from the AASV Web site at this URL http://www.aasv.org/aasv/documents/PCVADBrochure.pdf 5 Livestock Biosecurity Meetings Feb 26, 12:30pm-4:30pm Marr Park, Ainsworth. Livestock biosecurity meetings in Iowa. Cosponsored by IPPA, IBIC and Iowa Farm Bureau. Learn about options and obligations in the event of a contagious disease outbreak in Iowa. Read more on the IPPA Web site http://www.iowapork.org/edopps/biosecurity_basicsi.html
6 Calendar: 2007 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences Wednesday, February 21 Ainsworth, Marr Park Conservation Center, 2943 Hwy 92 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM Livestock Biosecurity Meeting Monday, February 26 Ainsworth, Marr Park Conservation Center, 2943 Hwy 92 12:30pm-4:30pm
Mar. 5-7. PORK 101, ISU, Ames (additional location & dates in brochure) What is PORK 101? A three-day, hands-on educational opportunity to update interested participants on quality and consistency issues in the pork industry. It includes insight on value differences in swine, pork carcasses, pork primals and processed pork products due to quality variation. More info: http://www.pork.org/documents/P101Br2007%20Brochure.pdf Mar. 23. Advance Reproduction Management Seminar, Waverly, IA
7a. Resources IPPA- http://www.iowapork.org/ =========== 7b. ISU * Iowa Manure Management Action Group- http://extension.agron.iastate.edu/immag/ * Ag Decision Maker http://www.extension.iastate.e...