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Swine

Providing pork producers with the research-based information and resources they need to keep South Dakota swine herds healthy and profitable is a focus of our team. 

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Sep 29

SDSU Swine Day

SDSU Extension invites swine producers and allied industry members to attend SDSU Swine Day on September 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium - Club 71 (1396 Stadium Rd., Brookings, SD 57006).

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SDSU Extension experts to attend 2026 Dakotafest

July 22, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension experts will attend the 2026 Dakotafest trade show in Mitchell, providing educational resources and hands-on activities for a variety of topics.

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Livestock

South Dakota is home to a dynamic livestock industry.

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Animal Science Research and Extension Report

Research report from Animal Science Department covering a variety of areas in livestock production.

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Pseudorabies Detected in Iowa and Texas Swine Farms: Prevention Tips, Clinical Signs, and Testing

For the first time since being eradicated in the U.S. Commercial swine herd in 2004, pseudorabies (PRV) has been confirmed in herds in Iowa and Texas. Responsibility falls on everyone in the industry to ensure that this virus does not gain a foothold again.

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Jan 06

SowBridge Webinar: Anemia - impact on sow removal

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about strategies to reduce the impact of anemia on sow removal and mortality on January 6 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.

South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
Dec 02

SowBridge Webinar: Satisfaction and stress factors of barn employees

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about factors influencing on-farm employee satisfaction and stress factors on December 2 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.

South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
Nov 04

SowBridge Webinar: Fixed time AI with gilts

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about administration of a fixed time artificial insemination program in gilts on November 4 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.

South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
Oct 07

SowBridge Webinar: What’s the latest PRRS research?

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about recent updates in PRRS research and outbreak tracking on October 7 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.