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The Midwest Swine Nutrition Conference targets professionals in the feed industry, consulting nutritionists, swine veterinarians, sales personnel, and producers who are keen on advancing their knowledge of swine nutrition and feeding principles.

2025 Program

8:15-9:00 AM

Registration

9:00-9:05 AM

Welcome

Dennis Liptrap, Ralco Nutrition

9:05-9:50 AM

Policy outlook for animal agriculture and animal science: opportunities and challenges

Lowell Randel, The Randel Group, Washington, DC

9:50-10:25 AM

The functional role of colostrum in the metabolic transition of neonates to the external environment

Theresa Casey, Purdue University

10:25-11:00 AM

Break

11:00-11:30 AM

Translating fiber nutrition into practical strategies for U.S. sow diets

Amy Petry, University of Missouri

11:30-12:00 AM

Impacts of heat stress on energy balance in sows and their progeny: consequences for growth and developmental outcomes

Jay Johnson, University of Missouri

12:00-1:10 PM

Lunch

1:10-1:55 PM

European experience for a holistic approach to feeding nursery pigs diets without therapeutic zinc

Neil Jaworski, Trouw Nutrition, The Netherlands

1:55-2:25 PM

Impacts of non-nutritive sweeteners on performance and gastrointestinal development in weaned pigs

Kwangwook Kim, Michigan State University

2:25-2:40 PM

Break

2:40-3:20 PM

Nutritional management of health compromised pigs: implications and approaches

Nicholas Gabler, Iowa State University

3:20-4:00 PM

From papers to profit: bridging research and real world application in production swine nutrition

Trey Kellner, AMVC Group

4:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Conference Details

Registration information

The conference registration fee is $100 per person through August 25th, and $150 per person thereafter. However, thanks to the generous support of sponsor companies from the industry, registration for graduate students and university staff from the six sponsoring universities is complimentary.

Registration fees can be paid by check, credit card, or cash at the registration desk the day of the conference.

When

September 4, 2025

24th Annual Midwest Swine Nutrition Conference proceedings hosted in Danville Indiana.

Where

Hendricks County 4H and Conference Center

1900 E. Main St.
Danville, IN 46122

Lodging

Headquarters Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites

193 Angelina Way
Avon, IN 46123
317-224-2900
Block Room Rate: $161 per night with reservations required by August 1, 2025

Book Hotel Room Reservations Here

Alternate Hotels in Avon

Fairfield Inn & Suites

119 Angelina Way
Avon, IN 46123
317-271-9200

Comfort Inn

8229 E. Highway 36
Avon, IN 46123
317-204-2100