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KSU schedules Swine Day for Nov. 19Kansas Kansas State University will host Swine Day on Thursday, Nov. 19 at the K-State Alumni Center in Manhattan. This year´s program will examine factors that producers need to consider to stay competitive in a rapidly changing swine industry. The day will start at 8 a.m. with registration and the opening of the all-day trade show. The program begins at 9:45 a.m. Presentations and speakers will include: --Welcome: Ken Odde, Department Head, K-State Animal Sciences and Industry; --Current K-State Swine Research: K-State Research and Extension Swine Team will discuss practical application of the latest production research and breakthroughs in some novel new areas (morning and afternoon sessions); --Impact of H1N1 Virus on the Global Swine Industry: Coordinated by Steve Henry, Abilene Animal Hospital, including Ingrid Garrison, state public health veterinarian, Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Richard Hesse, director of virology, K-State College of Veterinary Medicine; and --What Do Current Economic Signals Mean for the Future of the Swine Industry?: Kent Bang, Bank of the West, Omaha, Neb.
A reception from 3:30-5 p.m. featuring K-State ice cream and the opportunity to talk with fellow producers, commercial vendors, K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry faculty and other speakers will conclude the day. The fee to participate is $15 if paid by Nov. 8. The fee is $25 if paid at the door. Registration includes presentation materials, lunch and refreshments. More information is available on the K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry website: http://www.asi.ksu.edu or by calling 785-532-1267.
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