Swine industry gathers for South Dakota State event

Swine producers, researchers and other industry professionals from across the region gathered for the 10th annual South Dakota State University Swine Day on Sept. 29 at Club 71 in Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

The event was hosted by South Dakota State University Extension in collaboration with the university’s Department of Animal Science and Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. Rafe Royall, assistant professor and SDSU Extension swine specialist, gave a presentation on the National Swine Health Strategy.

The afternoon session included presentations on swine research updates from Ph.D. students Katlyn McClellan, Foreman Atoo and Jessica Lira, followed by an “Industry update from an economist’s perspective” with Mike Minor and Jordan Reker, risk managers with Professional Ag Marketing.

PHOTO: Attendees listen to a presentation at the 10th annual South Dakota State University Swine Day. (Courtesy of South Dakota State University)