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BSMC VI  August 4th-5th, 2021, St. Louis, MO

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BSMC VI  August 4th-5th, 2021, St. Louis, MO

 

DAY 1,  Wednesday August 4, 2021

 

7:30     Continental breakfast

 

8:00     Welcome

 

8:10     An eight year history of bacteria in semen

             Dr. Martin Schulze, Institute For Reproduction of Farm Animals Schönow, Germany1, 2

 

8:40     Metagenomics of bacteria found in semen, prepuce, feces and the barn of boar studs

              Dr. Darwin Reicks, Reicks Veterinary Research and Consulting

 

9:10     Living without antibiotics in extended semen

             Dr. Dagmar Waberski, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany1, 2

 

9:50     Break and view exhibits

 

10:20   Biosecurity for boar studs

               Dr. Joe Fent, Smithfield Premium Genetics

 

11:00   Prediction of boar semen quality based on testicular ultrasound

                Dr. Michael Kleve-Feld, PIC1, 3

 

11:30   What insulating the scrotum taught us

              Dr. John Parrish, University of Wisconsin

 

12:00   Lunch Break and view exhibits

 

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CONCURRENT SESSIONS A&B (select one)

A:

12:45   Predicting Boar Fertility Utilizing Artificial Intelligence Analysis of the Sperm Zinc Signature

              Dr. Karl Kerns, Iowa State University

1:20     Sexed semen in swine: update on where we are.

              Ms Jodi Berndtson, Fast Genetics3

 

OR

 

B:

12:45   Review of boar/testicle/sperm anatomy and physiology

               Dr. Rob Knox, University of Illinois5

1:20     Ever wonder about variance of sperm analysis outcomes by eye vs CASA?  Let’s  see…

               Dr. Karl Kerns, Iowa State University

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2:00 Break and view exhibits

 

2:30     Bulk vs individual doses: considerations and cautions on choosing

              Mr. Dale Hentges, Acuity Genetics3

 

3:00     Training boars for semen collection

               Dr. Mark Estienne, Virginia Tech1

 

3:30     What do we really (need to) know about feeding boars for sperm production and

quality?

              Dr. Mark Wilson, Feedworks USA3

 

4:00     Screening new boars for fertility in commercial studs

               Mr. Tom Gall, Gall Consulting Service4

and

Closing the gap between semen QC and boar fertility

             Dr. Justin Fix, Acuity Genetics3

 

4:45     Transition to Boar Stud Managers Panel

 

5:15     BBQ, cash bar and activity at hotel

DAY 2, Thursday August 5th, 2021

 

7:30     Continental breakfast

 

8:00     Application of preserved boar semen for artificial insemination: Past, present and future challenges

              Dr. Dagmar Waberski, , University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany1, 2

 

8:30     Cryopreservation of boar semen: where we are (going)

               Dr. Rob Knox, University of Illinois5

 

9:00     Semen gets stressed after collection too*

              Dr. Martin Schulze, Institute For Reproduction of Farm Animals Schönow, Germany1, 2

 

9:35     Practical considerations for cooling boars: Why AC?  How much is enough?

              Dr. Chris Kuster, Kuster Research and Consulting5

 

10:05   Break and view exhibits

 

10:30   What the survey says.

              Dr. Tim Safranski, University of Missouri

 

11:00   Secure Pork Supply Plan needed for boar studs too???

             Dr. Pam Zaabel, National Pork Board, USA3

 

11:30   Comparing semen extension in hypothermic vs isothermic conditions

             Dr. Darwin Reicks, Reicks Veterinary Research and Consulting

 

12:00   Lunch and view exhibits

 

12:45   Managing feet and legs in the stud

             Dr. Mark Wilson, Feedworks USA3

 

1:15     Remember when: perspectives on advances in bar studs and swine AI

             Dr. Wayne Singleton, Purdue University, retired

 

1:45     What’s going on out there?  Strange but true stories from the field

             Dr. Chris Kuster, Kuster Research and Consulting5

 

Sponsor Spotlights

2:20     Porcine bateriosperia examined by high throughput sequencing

              Clinton Kane, M.S.,  GenePro3

 

2:40     Wrap up and Adjourn

 

1 virtual presentation due to COVID restrictions

2 participation generously sponsored by Minitube USA, Inc.

3 participation generously sponsored by their employer

4 participation generously sponsored by Feedworks USA

5 participation generously sponsored by IMV USA

 

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