SDSU Swine Day

SDSU Swine Day will be held on November 4, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

The day will include a student poster competition, expert presentations, and a keynote speaker. 

Agenda

• 9:00 a.m. – Continental breakfast and student poster competition
• 10:00 a.m. – Welcome & Animal Science update: Dr. John Jaeger, Head of Animal Science/Professor Department of Animal Science, SDSU
• 10:15 a.m. – Industry update from and economist’s perspective: Matt Erickson, Terrain / Farm Credit Services
• 11:00 a.m. – SDSU swine research update: Dr. Crystal Levesque & Dr. Eric Weaver, Department of Animal Science, SDSU
• 12:15 p.m. – Lunch
• 1:15 p.m. – Recognize sponsors and announce poster winners
• 1:30 p.m. – Keynote Speaker: Glenn Muller, Executive Director, South Dakota Pork Producers Association
• 2:15 p.m. – SDSU Swine Research and Extension; Past, Present, & Future: Dr. Robert Thaler, Distinguished Professor/Endowed Chair in Swine Production, Department of Animal Science, SDSU
• 2:45 p.m. – Taste What Pork Can Do; A vision for the National Pork Board:
  Dr. David Newman, CEO, National Pork Board
• 3:30 p.m. – Undergraduate Panel Discussion: Internships in the Swine Industry

Registration

This free event is open to the public. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. For planning purposes, please use the form below to register by October 28. 

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