Leman Conference – Swine in Minnesota

Best of Leman: Paul Thomas – Some non-productive days are productive: Resting sows to improve performance and longevity

This is our most popular series on the blog. Once a month, we are sharing with you a presentation given at the Allen D. Leman swine conference, on topics that the swine group found interesting, innovative or that lead to great discussions.

Want more? Find previous presentations in our Best of Leman archives.

This presentation was given by Paul Thomas of AMVC during the 2025 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference.

Celebrate our 1,000th blog post and enter our Leman Swine Conference Giveaway

To celebrate our 1,000th blog post we are having a giveaway! Enter to win $200 off the cost of attending the 2026 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference!

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Laura Bruner named 2026 Science in Practice Award winner by University of Minnesota Swine Group

For her contributions to science advancing swine health and production, Minnesota veterinarian Laura Bruner has earned the 2026 Allen D. Leman Science in Practice Award, which will be presented at the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference in September.

The annual award recognizes swine practitioners who use science to solve critical health and production problems for pork producers.

Paradigm Shifts and Practical Solutions: Highlights from the 2025 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference

The 2025 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference brought together more than 700 professionals from the international swine community in St. Paul, Minnesota this past weekend, delivering exactly what attendees have come to expect: cutting-edge science, practical solutions, and challenges to conventional thinking.

Top 10 Things to Look Forward to at the Leman Swine Conference

The Leman Swine Conference is back — and packed with timely topics, industry-leading experts, and fresh perspectives on swine health, production, and policy. Whether you’re a veterinarian, producer, researcher, or student, here are the Top 10 things you won’t want to miss at this year’s event