Start your learning early and earn extra CEs by attending pre-conference sessions at the Leman Swine Conference

Icon of person with shapes in foreground 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.

Icon of person with shapes in foreground Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Workshop: Swine necropsy

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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.

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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!

Giveaway! Enter to win $200 off your Leman Swine Conference Registration

How to enter:

Your name will be entered once for each follow, sign up, or share between today and June 21; enter up to three times! One winner will be randomly drawn on June 22, 2026 and announced on our LinkedIn page.

University of Minnesota employees and students are not eligible.

Email us at umn.swine.group@gmail.com with any questions.

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.

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