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2025 Show Pig Symposium Announced for January 11th at Chula Vista Resort

Written by Livestock Program Posted on December 9, 2024
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Jeff Morris, UW-Madison Division of Extension Swine Outreach Specialist, is excited to announce the 2025 Show Pig Symposium. This event will be held Saturday January 11, 2025 at the Chula Vista Resort in the Wisconsin Dells. 

The educational program will be held from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm with lunch served at noon.  This will be a tremendous opportunity for both swine exhibitors and show pig breeders to gain valuable information on all things Show Pig.  A block of rooms and a special rate have been reserved for those who would like to stay and make it a fun weekend to socialize with other show pig families.  Along with a high-quality agenda, feed suppliers will be on hand to answer any feed-related questions exhibitors may have. 

Tentative agenda topics

  • Selection presented by Ben Kronberg
  • Traceability and AgView presented by John Heins, National Pork Board
  • Nutrition presented by Krisha Geffert, ADM Showtec
  • Supplemental Heat Advancements presented by Alberto Lacayo, Animal Lamps
  • Biosecurity presented by Jeff Morris
  • 2024 WSPA Show Season Update presented by WSPA Board
  • Youth fun activities presented by WSPA Junior Board
  • Daily Care

Lodging

The block of rooms is available until 12/15/2024 by calling 608-254-8366 and referencing the booking ID# K75038 Show Pig Symposium. 

More information

Contact Jeff Morris at jeff.morris@wisc.edu or 608-346-9561. 

Registration

Registration cost is $5/person or $10/person at the door based on availability.  Lunch is included with your registration.

Register at wppa.org by January 3, 2025

Registration questions

Questions about registration should be emailed to: wppa@wppa.org


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The image shows two people interacting with a pig at an agricultural show or event. One is wearing a colorful, patterned shirt, while the other is wearing a light blue shirt, indicating they are a volunteer or judge. The image is accompanied by text announcing a 2025 Show Pig Symposium scheduled for January 11th at the Chula Vista Resort, along with the logo of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension.
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