2020 Presentations
Please note: Not all presenters have chosen to make their video available.
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Nutrition Workshop: Water, What You Should Know About the Forgotten Nutrient - VIDEO
What makes water so important for pigs, and why do we so often take it for granted?, John Patience
Investigating available water used for nursery pigs in Minnesota, Brigit Lozinski
Water medication of growing pigs − sources of between-animal variability in systemic exposure to antimicrobials, Steve Little
Managing water to maximize performance, Nat Stas
Q&A panel discussion, All Speakers
VDL Workshop: Molecular Diagnostics Interpretation - VIDEO (PART 1, PART 2)
Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) overview, Sunil Kumar
Whole-Genome Sequencing case examples, Albert Rovira
FASTA file manipulation and interpretation workshop, Matt Sturos
Bacterial genotyping case examples, VDL Group
NGS for diagnostic investigations, VDL Group
In situ hybridization (ISH) as a diagnostic and research tool, Fabio Vannucci
Survival Workshop: Updates and Resources from the Improving Pig Survivability Project - VIDEO
Welcome and introductions, Jason Ross
Review of Post-Weaning Mortality in Commercial Swine Production, Jordan Gebhardt
Identifying Biological Factors Associated with Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Vaginal Microbiome, Zoe Kiefer
Best Practices of Colostrum Management, Kara Stewart
Effects of breed, parity, and teat location on swine colostrum composition and production traits, Marcie Christianson
Quantifying the effect of whole-herd health parameters in wean-to-finish survivability, Edison Magalhaes
Fact Sheets, Videos, and Other Resources Available Through the Project, Joel DeRouchey
Discussion, All speakers
Geeks to Geeks: Understanding and Predicting Between-Farm Disease Transmission - VIDEO NOT AVAILABLE
Epidemiological concepts, measurements of risk, and study designs for evaluating between-farm transmission risk, Igor Paploski
Discussion: Perceptions and current state of knowledge of risk factors and causual diagrams
Recent advances in research on between-farm transmission of swine viruses, Dennis Makau
Modeling the risk of windborne transmission of PRRSV between farms, Kaushi Kanankege
Forecasting and responding to between-farm transmission risk, Kim VanderWaal / Igor Paploski
Interpreting and responding to forecasts, Igor Paploski
Discussion: Risk response and mitigation measures
DVM Student Presentations - VIDEO
Detection and persistence of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae genetic material in environmental surfaces and the potential for cross-contamination of processing fluids, Rachel Weidmayer
Effect of particle size and H2O2/PAA concentration on the efficacy of an aerosol decontamination system for items entering swine farms, Erin Kettelkamp
Evaluation of a 360-degree camera as an adoptable Precision Livestock Farming technology for use in providing commercial swine veterinary care, Allyson Witt
Evaluation of the finishing mortality removal process and factors that contribute to contamination spread, Kris Kovach
Preparing fecal microbiota transplant material for administration through a water medicator, Anthony Holowka
The Biosecurity Box - investing in the future of your farm through science, innovation, and ingenuity, Zack Talbert
Investigation of Lawsonia intracellularis shedding by peri-parturient sows, Rachel Patton
Sunday, September 20, 2020
Carlos Pijoan SDEC Symposium: Tightening Biosecurity in Swine Farms - VIDEO (PART 1, PART 2)
Chronicles of outbreak investigations: How they help us improve our biosecurity programs, Derald Holtkamp
Relying on UVC germicidal chambers to safely introduce materials into farms: What you need to know, Chelsea Ruston
The role of feed in disease outbreaks: Experiences from Manhattan (KS), Vietnam, Brazil, and beyond, Cassie Jones
How can feed mitigation strategies and holding times help eliminate the risk of pathogen introduction via feed?, Scott Dee
PRRS breaks associated with construction events − what have we learned, Kate Dion
Investigating PED infections and lessons to improve biosecurity in growing pigs, Donna Drebes
Forecasting PRRSV breaks based on biosecurity risks, Gustavo Machado
Research Highlights-VIDEO (PART 1, PART 2 (VIDEO NOT AVAILABLE), PART 3)
Part 1
Impact of weaning age on pig performance in a commercial multisite system, Fernando Bortolozzo
A description and preliminary analysis of a novel production model for nursing piglets, Mark Schwartz
Methodologies for in-farm evaluation of alternative to antibiotics, Michaela Trudeau
Phase-feeding: do fewer phases compromise growth performance in grow-finish?, Marianna Boscato Menegat
Alternative euthanasia techniques in mature sows and boars, Monique Paris-Garcia
Part 2
Are pigs susceptible to SARS-CoV-2?, Joaquim Segales
Modeling transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in pork processing plants, Kim VanderWaal
Viruses don’t read textbooks: New tools in ASFV, PRRSV and SARS-CoV-2 research, Declan Schroeder
Efficacy of three innovative bacterin vaccines against experimental infection with Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, Dominiek Maes
North American Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae MICs, Beatriz Garcia-Morante
Part 3
Antibiotic susceptibility of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida, Streptococcus suis, and Bordetella bronchiseptica isolated from pigs in the United States and Canada, 2016−2019, Mike Sweeney
Detection of influenza A virus in swine farm workers before and after work, Gustavo Lopez
Genotypic characterization of swine influenza virus reassortants in vaccinated and nonvaccinated pigs, Chong Li
Estimating farm-level R's for PRRSV using sequence-based transmission trees, Nakarin Pamornchainavakul
Monday, September 21, 2020
Keynote Presentations
Where have we been and where should we go?, Mark Greenwood and Price discovery in the hog market, Bill Kaelin - VIDEO
The swine producer's and veterinarian's response to COVID-19, Paul Yeske and 2020: The lessons we need to learn, Dave Preisler - VIDEO
Emerging coronaviruses of humans and animals: Origin, interspecies transmission and vaccine strategies , Linda Saif - VIDEO
Breakout Sessions; 1:30-3:00
PRRS - VIDEO
Understanding PRRSV diversity at the pig and litter levels using whole-genome sequencing, Mariana Kikuti
PRRSV persistence in breeding herds: Update on recent findings, Marcelo Almeida
AASV PRRSV herd classification changes, Derald Holtkamp
Don’t waste a good crisis: opportunities in production - VIDEO
Cost and productivity analysis in the midst of the COVID shutdown, Mark Schwartz
Projecting optimal throughput - what will post-COVID throughput optimization look like?, Jeff Worstell
Taking advantage of COVID-derived interventions to improve health, Paul Yeske
SARS-CoV-2 and Other Coronaviruses: Questions and Lessons - VIDEO
Emerging coronaviruses of humans and animals: Origin, interspecies transmission and vaccine strategies, Linda Saif
Bovine Coronavirus mechanisms and vaccine considerations, Jeremy Schefers
Coronavirus significance and implications for swine, Stephanie Rossow
Breakout Sessions; 3:30-5:00
Streptococcus suis - VIDEO
Saying hello to our little friend: Streptococcus suis diagnostics, Matt Sturos
Streptococcus suis control and recent field experiences, Matt Allerson
Managing S.suis one gene at a time, Maria Jose Clavijo
Batch farrowing for improved health and productivity - VIDEO
Batch farrowing models and their impact on health, Clayton Johnson
My experience with managing health and production in batch farrowing farms, Joseph Thomas
Feeding program considerations when converting to a batch farrow system, Trey Kellner
Public Health Concerns - VIDEO NOT AVAILABLE
Comparing antibiotic use among species: Is there a magic metric?, Randy Singer
Fecal microbiome-resistome dynamics of PRRSV-challenged pigs under varying antimicrobial drug exposures, Noelle Noyes
Of pigs and pandemics/Of ferrets and flu, Marie Culhane
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Keynote Presentations - VIDEO
Hanor - Value Added Pork Production , Tara Donovan, David Wade, and Myrl Mortenson
The Role of Industry in an Incident Response to a Disease Emergency, Michelle Kromm
Breakout Sessions; 11:00-12:30
African Swine Fever - VIDEO
ASF vaccine update , Doug Gladue
ASF elimination through partial depopulation, Jason Yan
Vaccination and partial depopulation as parallel tools in the fight against ASF, Joe Connor
Technologies for precision pork production - VIDEO
Machine learning as a tool for animal health and productivity, Kimberly VanderWaal
Precision Pork Production: current possibilities and the future opportunities, Tomas Norton
The application and uses of remote measurement technologies, Jim Cairns
Labor Issues - VIDEO
Addressing communication between all players of the process including veterinarians, farm managers and farmers, Ted Mathews
COVID -19: Managing the CHAOS from the desk of HR, Nicole Paulsen
Experiences and tips for successful on-boarding and training programs, Victor Martinez
Breakout Sessions; 12:30-1:00
Wrap up session - VIDEO
Where do we go from here? Gordon Spronk and Clayton Johnson