Four Star Veterinary Service Pork Industry Conference postponed until July 21; same place, same speakers
The 2020 Pork Industry Conference organized by Four Star Veterinary Service has been rescheduled to July 21. It will feature the same speakers and location as announced earlier.
The change in schedule was made to protect attendees from a potential threat of coronavirus.
Registration continues to be open for the conference that will be held at the Grand Wayne Convention Center, 1020 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, Indiana. The host, Four Star Veterinary Service, is a business with locations in five states and 17 veterinarians focused on pig health.
Pork trends, challenges
This year’s conference focuses on the latest trends and challenges facing the pork industry as well as solutions. A case study of African swine fever (ASF) recovery and the lifetime effects of perinatal programming are two of the featured talks to be delivered.
Other topics include an industry outlook by an Ohio producer, ASF biosecurity plans, feed biosecurity, and how trade and the world economy affect the swine industry.
New on the program this year are breakout sessions with experts on economics, nursery/finisher, nutrition, show pigs, sows and water quality. Four Star veterinarians will be involved in these sessions.
To learn more about the conference and to register, visit https://cvent.me/ebPW2G.
Registration includes breakfast and lunch. Early bird registration is $25 per person. After July 6, 2020, registration is $40.
Hotel reservations may be made at the Hilton Fort Wayne at a group rate of $145 plus tax. (Group Code: FOU)
Hotel reservations made for the original conference date can be moved to the new date without additional charges.
Posted on March 16, 2020