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

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
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