Research updates are the cornerstone of Kansas State University’s annual Swine Day planned for Thursday, Nov. 16.

“Swine Day is a major highlight of our year. We share all the swine research conducted at K-State within the last year including the latest information on nutrition, pig livability and other industry issues. The opportunities to share, learn and network brings swine enthusiasts from across the state and country to K-State,” says Mike Tokach, K-State Department of Animal Sciences & Industry distinguished professor and swine extension specialist. 

The 2023 Swine Day will kick off with a technology trade show featuring more than 30 vendors. The trade show opens at 8 a.m. at the K-State Alumni Center, 1720 Anderson Ave., in Manhattan, and concludes at 4 p.m.

During the morning session, K-State ASI Department Head Mike Day will welcome attendees and K-State swine faculty will discuss the latest updates on K-State Applied Swine Nutrition Research, highlighting nutrition, management, feed processing and feed safety.

The afternoon program will feature Wayne Cast, with a presentation titled “Lessons from a Legacy in the Swine Industry.” A brief question-and-answer session will follow.

The Swine Day program begins at 9:15 a.m. and includes lunch. The day wraps up with a reception at 3:30 p.m. featuring K-State Call Hall Ice Cream.

This year K-State is excited to launch a new opportunity for high school youth to be exposed to the unique technology, jobs and research taking place within the swine industry, while interacting with industry leaders, faculty, and K-State students. K-State Swine Day Student Edition will be hosted in conjunction with Swine Day to help connect youth to various career paths and leaders who are involved in animal agriculture.

“During the student edition, youth will have a chance to connect with allied industry about technology within the swine industry, attend a virtual tour of a swine operation, listen to research taking place at K-State and engage with a panel of K-State students who have a swine focus,” Tokach explains.

The fee to register for Swine Day is $25 per person if paid by Nov. 8, and $50 after that date or at the door. K-State students may attend free of charge if they register by Nov. 8. Registration is available online or by sending a check payable to Animal Sciences and Industry, addressed to: 2023 KSU Swine Day, 218 Weber Hall, 1424 Claflin Road, Manhattan, KS 66502. For more information, contact Katie Smith at 785-532-1267 or via email.

To learn more about Swine Day Student Edition contact Emily Grund, K-State ASI recruitment and marketing assistant, via email.