The 2026 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference wrapped up on Tuesday, and attendees returned to their daily work with new questions raised during formal presentations and hallway conversations.
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See you at the 2026 Leman Swine Conference!
Our team is busy getting ready for the Leman Swine Conference, which starts tomorrow, Saturday, September 19!
Not registered? It’s not too late: walk in registrations are welcome! Join us at the St. Paul RiverCentre for thought-provoking keynotes, a program full of breakouts that cover a wide range of topics important to swine professionals, delicious food, and great company!
Start your learning early and earn extra CEs by attending pre-conference sessions at the Leman Swine Conference
George Foxcroft Reproduction Workshop: Closing the gap – Why the top 20% of farms outperform the average
The genetic potential of contemporary commercial dam lines sets the bar for outstanding performance, yet many herds fail to realize this potential. Closing the gap between the average breeding herd and the top 10-20% remains an opportunity for industry improvement. This workshop explores the critical aspects of breeding herd management that support excellent productivity. Achieving this requires a multifaceted approach to navigating the everyday challenges and opportunities that address everything from gilt and sow management, to herd health, the role of the boar stud, data management and more.
Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Workshop: Swine necropsy
Continue reading “Start your learning early and earn extra CEs by attending pre-conference sessions at the Leman Swine Conference” Meet the 2026 Leman Swine Conference Keynote Speakers
You won’t want to miss this year’s keynote speakers, who will kick off each day of the Leman Swine Conference!
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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.
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