Wednesday, January 15, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Board Room

 

8:30 – 8:45 
Welcome and Brief Introduction to the Swine Health Improvement Program (SHIP),
Dr. Karen Lopez, Delaware State Veterinarian, and Brian Arisman, Animal Health Program Manager, Delaware Department of Agriculture

For program registration and inquires please contact Brian Arisman at brian.arisman@delaware.gov

8:45 – 9:45
Local Disease Trends in Commercial Swine and SHIP Impact in the Commercial Sector
Dr. Anthony Holowka, Veterinarian, 4 Star Veterinary Services, Lancaster, PA

9:45 – 10:45
Biosecurity Steps for SHIP Participants, Swine Producers and Exhibition Swine
Dr. Neil Gruber, Veterinarian, Blue Hen Veterinary Services

10:45 – 11:30 
Virtual Speaker: Building a Biosecurity Plan With SHIP – Lunch Provided by DDA (Click to Attend)
Dr. Alicia Gorczyca-Southerland, Assistant State Veterinarian, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Animal Industry Division

11:30 – 12:30  
SHIP, Brand Building and Exhibition Swine
(Speaker TBD)

12:30
Adjourn

Credits for this Session:

DE Pesticide Certification Credits:
MD Pesticide Certification Credits:
DE Nutrient Management Credits: 2.00
MD Nutrient Management Credits: 0.00
Certified Crop Advisor Credits: PM: 1.00, PD: 2.00