By: Beau Peterson and Brianne Skein
The 34th Carthage Annual Swine Conference has embraced the theme “Built with Grit,” which encapsulates our current outlook on the industry. This theme was chosen to reflect the passion and perseverance that characterize the pork production sector, especially in challenging years. Our industry’s ability to continue advancing despite setbacks and losses highlights the resilience and determination of its professionals.
The conference aims to inspire and provide actionable takeaways that attendees can implement in their operations. By focusing on the theme “Built with Grit,” the event seeks to celebrate the industry’s strength and adaptability. This year we are excited to bring in a keynote that will build upon the theme of the conference. Dr. Milt Lowder is the keynote this year and will talk about inspiration and education for the audience around the theme “Built with Grit”. Dr. Lowder’s in person keynote is just the first piece of his deliverables. He will also provide follow-up materials after the conference which includes a Growth Game Plan document and Accountability Video to ensure implementable action for attendees.
The process of selecting topics and speakers for the conference involves identifying the most pressing issues in the industry and choosing a theme that aligns with these topics. “Built with Grit” emerged as a fitting representation of its content, and speakers were selected based on their ability to effectively address this theme. Ensuring that both content and speakers are impactful is crucial for delivering a valuable experience to attendees.
The primary goal of this year’s conference is to provide relevant and inspiring content that attendees can apply to their work. The event aims to facilitate networking opportunities and encourage professional growth. With a focus on the theme “Built with Grit,” the conference promises to offer valuable insights and foster connections among industry professionals.
The conference is making an important advancement by providing the entire conference in Spanish, enhancing inclusivity for the growing number of Spanish-speaking professionals in the pork industry. This move addresses a critical gap, as few U.S. pork production conferences offer content in both English and Spanish. Bilingual content not only improves accessibility but ensures accurate and comprehensive information for all attendees.
Main sessions will feature simultaneous translation via audio earpieces. The translator is from Mexico City, well known for translating between English and Spanish specifically for the swine industry. We are excited to have someone with her background attend this event in the U.S. to ensure seamless translation across languages. Additionally, Spanish-language breakout sessions will cover key topics including biosecurity, production, health, and HR.
Conference presentations, specifically the Research Room, will cover a wide range of topics, showcasing the breadth of research conducted here. We have also invited collaborators to speak about our joint research projects. Our partnerships with industry partners allow us to conduct cutting-edge trials that address important questions for producers. The research we will present is “hot off the press,” offering new and unique insights into the biology and economics of pig production. We are committed to looking beyond the obvious, connecting more dots, and ensuring that our understanding of pig production is continually advancing and driven by sound science.
Registration is now open for the 34th Carthage Annual Swine Conference. We are pleased to announce this year’s Conference will offer the same high-quality content at a reduced cost. As always, your registration includes breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. You can register here: https://conference.hogvet.com/registration-attendee/.
We would like to thank our sponsors and exhibitors for making this conference possible. Their continued support is invaluable and greatly appreciated. Their participation signifies a shared commitment to providing producers with practical, useful content.
There are still opportunities available for those who have not yet registered. For up-to-date information on sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, please visit https://conference.hogvet.com/registration-sponsor/.
Beau Peterson is CEO of Carthage Veterinary Service, LTD. He graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with his Ph.D. in Animal Science. Brianne Skien is General Manager of Carthage Veterinary Service, LTD. She received her B.A. in Communication and Marketing from Saint Louis University.
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https://www.porkbusiness.com/news/industry/built-grit-swine-industry-moves-forward-despite-setbacks-and-losses
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