Officials say agenda focuses on improving nutrition, mitigating risk in the swine industry

Oct 16, 2023

Research updates are the cornerstone of Kansas State University’s annual Swine Day, planned for Thursday, Nov. 16.

“Swine Day is a major highlight of our year. We share all the swine research conducted at K-State within the last year including the latest information on nutrition, pig livability and other industry issues. The opportunities to share, learn and network brings together swine enthusiasts from across the state and country,” said Mike Tokach, K-State Distinguished Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry and a swine extension specialist.

The 2023 Swine Day will kick off with a technology trade show featuring more than 30 vendors. The trade show opens at 8 a.m. at the K-State Alumni Center, 1720 Anderson Avenue in Manhattan, and concludes at 4 p.m.

The morning session features the latest research updates applied swine nutrition, highlighting nutrition, management, feed processing and feed safety.

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