This year was the 15th annual event that Boehringer Ingelheim“>Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica (BIVI) has held on the beach in North Carolina for area swine farmers to learn about emerging issues, network, and have some fun with their families. The event was held August 21-22 on beautiful Wrightsville Beach.
Important topics covered this year included preparing for foreign animal diseases, emerging diseases, industry outlook, and complying with FDA’s new Veterinary Feed Directive.
2015 BIVI Summer Swine Health Seminar Photos
Swine Health on the Beach – Interview with Del Birkhofer, BIVI
Preparing for Foreign Animal Diseases – Interview with Dr. Lisa Becton, National Pork Board
Emerging Swine Diseases – Interview with Dr. Richard Derosiers, BIVI
Diversity Emerging in Swine Diseases – Interview with Dr. Phil Gauger of Iowa State University
Hogs and Pigs Outlook – Interview with Dr. Ron Plain, University of Missouri
Interpreting the FDA Veterinary Feed Directive – Interview with Dr. Harry Snelson with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians
Targeting Excellence in Swine – Interview with David Funderburke, Targeting Excellence