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SD Master Pork Producers Association awards scholarships to 4 SDSU students

March 08, 2024

Four South Dakota State University students have received $1,000 scholarships from the South Dakota Master Pork Producers Association.

Red angus cattle gathered in a feedlot in winter.

Livestock

South Dakota is home to a dynamic livestock industry.

Young nursery piglets.

2023 South Dakota Master Pork Producers announced

February 27, 2024

The 2023 South Dakota Master Pork Producer winners were announced on Jan. 10, 2024, during the 55th annual South Dakota Pork Congress in Sioux Falls. Recipients are Ingris Rivas, of Parker; Cameron Wipf, of Frankfurt; and Seth Holmstrom, of Conde.

Two young swine drinking water in a wean-to-finish facility.

Considerations of Water for Sustainable Swine Production

The sustainability of water for swine revolves around responsible sourcing of water, efficient distribution, waste management, and continuous improvement in farming practices.

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Midwest animal science meeting to highlight SDSU research

February 09, 2024

South Dakota State University Department of Animal Science students and faculty will present their latest research and Extension projects at the 2024 Midwest Section meeting of the American Society of Animal Science.

Veterinarian inspecting a pig for abnormalities.
Jan 08

SowBridge Webinar: Sow Shoulder Sores - Causes and Treatments

Join swine industry experts from the around the nation for a SowBridge webinar about sow shoulder sores on January 8 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.

A row of sow pens in a swine facility.
Dec 04

SowBridge Webinar: Managing Nurse Sows

Join swine industry experts from the around the nation for a SowBridge webinar about managing nurse sows on December 4 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.

Several rows of sow pens in a swine facility.
Nov 06

SowBridge Webinar: First-Parity Sow Development

Join swine industry experts from the around the nation for a SowBridge webinar about first-parity sow development on November 6 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.

Veterinarian inspecting several young pigs in a swine facility.
Oct 04

SowBridge Webinar: Management and Selection of Replacement Gilts for Group vs. Stall Gestation

Join swine industry experts from the around the nation for a SowBridge webinar about the management and selection of replacement gilts for group versus stall gestation on October 4 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.

Veterinarian and pork producer with clipboard inspecting a hog pen.
Sep 04

SowBridge Webinar: Feed Biosecurity for the Sow Herd

Join swine industry experts from the around the nation for a SowBridge webinar about feed biosecurity for the sow herd on September 4 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.