Our eighth presentation is from Dr. Matthew Turner from JBS, on the evolution of the profession and what it means to be a swine veterinarian in an integrated system.
Continue reading “Best of Leman 2018 series #8: M. Turner – The changing role of the swine veterinarian”Month: June 2019
Applying Blockchain to the feed industry
Key Points
- Blockchain has not been leveraged across the feed supply chain
- Bulk commodity complexity and lack of incentive may limit blockchain in the feed supply
- High value and discreetly packaged animal feed products would be easier entry points
UMN swine faculty interviewed on African swine fever
Last week, Drs. John Deen and Jerry Torrison were interviewed about African Swine Fever, the virus decimating the Chinese hog industry. They shared why it is a concern for our swine farmers in the Midwest, and how the University of Minnesota is participating in the effort to prepare for it.
Watch the full video on the KTTC website.