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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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