March / April 2015The Official Publication of the Ohio Pork Council

PorklineOhioOHIO PORK COUNCIL RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTORSDURING SUCCESSFUL PORK CONGRESSThe 2015 Ohio Pork Congress was the largest event in over five years, hosting more than 400 attendees and a trade show featuring 60 individual exhibitors.

Each year, the Ohio Pork Congress serves as an opportunity for those involved in the pork industry to gather together, discuss current issues, and look at new technologies and trends. Presentations given during the Ohio Pork Congress are available online at OhioPork.org/Pork-Council-Information.

Highlighting this year’s event, the Ohio Pork Congress Awards Luncheon recognized outstanding contributors and honored those who have made a difference in Ohio’s pork industry.

Representative Brian Hill, Agriculture and Rural Development Committee Chair (left), presented the Ohio Pork Council’s Environmental Stewardship

Award to Duling Family Farms for their work to protect the state’s valuable natural resources. Jeff (right) and Brenda (center) Duling accepted the award.

The Northeast Ohio Pork Producers were presented the Pork Promoter of the Year Award for their continued efforts to promote pork. The award,

sponsored by Ohio’s Country Journal, was presented by Matt Reese (right).

Bill Knapke, Ohio Pork Council President (left), presented the Swine Manager of the Year Award to Mike Barhorst (right) for

his talent and expertise in swine management.

Alan (left) and Jeff (center) Wuebker were recognized for their dedication to the pork industry with the Pork Industry Excellence Award. The award

was sponsored by Elanco and was presented by Bruce Ervin (right).

For his support of the Ohio Pork Council and the entire pork industry, Todd Stickley (left) received the OPC Service A ward

from Bill Knapke, Ohio Pork Council President (right).

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OPC WORKS TOWARD WATER QUALITY LEGISLATION

The Ohio Pork Council has recently hired Kelly Morgan as manager of showpig programs, making her the point person for OPC’s Ohio Showpig Committee. Kelly is an elementary school teacher and head volleyball coach from Orient, OH. She has more than

20 years of experience in the showpig industry and is passionate about youth education and development.

“Kelly’s experiences, organizational skills and motivation will make her an asset to the Ohio Pork Council as the Committee continues to develop projects and programs focused on aiding Ohio’s youth swine exhibitors and breeders,” said Marlene Eick, Chair of OPC’s Ohio Showpig Committee.

In an effort to better serve members and increase youth participation, OPC, through work with the Ohio Showpig Committee, will soon be unveiling details for an enhanced summer show circuit to allow youth the opportunity to exhibit swine at jackpot shows across the state beginning in May, 2015.

In an effort to improve and protect the state’s water supply, Ohio’s House and Senate have been working on pending water quality legislation, which works to decrease phosphorus runoff in Lake Erie’s western basin.

The Ohio Pork Council has been involved in the process, leading the effort, alongside other livestock organizations, on behalf of agriculture.

“The overwhelming majority of Ohio’s hog farmers have already taken into action best management practices and work toward protecting the land and natural resources, every day,” said Bill Knapke, Ohio Pork Council President. “It is our hope that other contributors to the Lake Erie algae blooms follow agriculture’s leadership and help work toward a solution.”

Ohio’s livestock farmers are committed to being good stewards of the land. Through utilizing innovative methods of operation and adhering to best management practices, farmers are able to work toward continued improvement and protection of our state’s valuable natural resources. While over-regulation is always a concern for agriculture, this legislation, while it may create certain challenges in livestock and poultry production, is a positive step toward improving and preserving Ohio’s water supply.

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OPC HIRES MANAGER OF SHOWPIG PROGRAMS AND LAUNCHES NEW SUMMER SHOW CIRCUIT FOR YOUTH

Ohio Swine Health SymposiumWednesday, March 18, 2015Der Dutchman Restaurant, Plain City, Ohio

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.......Registration and Sponsor Exhibits Open

.......Update from State Veterinarian: Dr. Tony Forshey, State Veterinarian, Ohio Department of Agriculture

.......Virology 101 - Slat Level: Dr. Andy Bowman, Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University

.......Truths / Myths About PEDv: Dr. Mike Mull, York Animal Hospital .......Vet / Producer Success Strategies with PEDv: Dr. Dave Shoup, Shoup Brothers Farm Ltd.

.......Hot Viral Topics: Dr. Lynette Holman, Kalmbach Swine Management

.......Mapping and Sharing Information on Swine Diseases: Dr. Erin Lowe, Boehringer Ingleheim Vetmedica

.......Question and Answer Session

.......Buffet Luncheon & Sponsor Introductions Sponsor Exhibits Open

.......Ohio Pork Council Update: Bryan Humphreys, Executive Vice President, Ohio Pork Council

.......Sow Longevity Begins With Gilt Development: Jonathan Tubbs, Technical Services Specialist, Genus, PIC

.......Rapid Fire Updates Transport Biosecurity Assessment Program: Dr. Todd Price, North Central Veterinary Services New Antibiotics: Dr. Bethany Heitkamp, Four Star Veterinary Services Managing Pain on the Farm: Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia, OSU Animal Sciences Traceability Changes on the Horizon: Dr. Terri Specht, Four Star Veterinary Services

............Open Forum / Speaker Panel Q&A Session

Registration Form - Ohio Swine Health SymposiumName(s):

Address:City: State: Zip:Telephone: E-mail:Number of people attending:

Registration Fee: $10 per person - Make Checks payable to OSU Extension - Putnam Co.Registration Deadline - March 14

Fax or send to:OSU Extension/Putnam Co. PO Box 189 Ottawa, OH 45875

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR PORK INDUSTRY YOUTHThere are numerous scholarship opportunities available to college students interested in the pork industry.

The Ohio Pork Council will be offering up to $9,000 in scholarships, ranging from $500 to $1000 per individual. Students entering their freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year in college are encouraged to apply. Applicants, or their parents, must be actively involved in the pork industry. Children of pork industry employees, managers and contract growers are eligible.

In honor of 42 years of service to Ohio’s pork industry, as executive vice president of the Ohio Pork Council, a scholarship fund has been established to recognize Dick Isler. An annual scholarship of at least $1,000 will be awarded to college students pursuing a degree in agriculture.

The Ohio Pork Council Women will also be offering

$500 scholarships to college students in their junior year or higher.

To obtain an application for these scholarships, please visit: OhioPork.org.

The Ohio Pork Council is also proud to sponsor scholarships for incoming freshmen attending Ohio State ATI. Students entering ATI and pursing a degree in swine production should indicate so on their admission form, scholarships will then be issued accordingly. The Northeast Ohio Pork Producers Council also provides sponsorship for scholarships to any student involved in livestock production.

For additional information regarding scholarships, please contact Quinton Keeran at 614-882-5887.

Upcoming EventsPork Industry Forum, San Antonio, TX...............March 5-7

OPC Board Meeting, Columbus..........................March 10

Swine Health Symposium, Plain City...................March 18

OSU Junior Swine Day, Columbus & Wooster.....March 28

OPC Board Meeting, Columbus...............................April 8

Legislative Action Conference, Washington D.C....April 14-16

OPC’s online presence continues to grow, through the popularity of the Ohio Hog Farmers Facebook page; which is used by the Ohio Pork Council to interact with consumers, encourage conversations and share information regarding pork and modern agriculture.

Having more than 200,000 fans, the page has seen an increase of more than 66,000 fans, or “likes”, since February, 2014. Hosting a larger audience is an excellent way to extend the reach of content created and shared by Ohio Hog Farmers. In Fact, OHF content had an overall organic reach of more than 13,000,000 during the last six months of 2014.

“Our goal with social media is to serve as a resource for information about pigs, pork and farming,” said Bill Knapke, Ohio Pork Council President. “OPC is dedicated to providing consumers with the information they seek and encourages open conversation about food and how it is grown.”

OHIO PORK COUNCIL’S FACEBOOK AUDIENCE INCREASES TO MORE THAN 200,000

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OSU Junior Swine DaySaturday, March 28, 2015

NEW FOR 2015 - TWO LOCATIONS!• OSU Animal Sciences - 2029 Fyffe Court, Columbus, OH 43210 •

• OSU ATI (registration in Skou Hall) - 1328 Dover Rd., Wooster, Oh. 44691 •

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www.PorkInfo.osu.edu Dale Ricker - ricker.37@osu.edu419-523-6294

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Topics include:• Live Animal Evaluation• Carcass Evaluation• Youth PQA Plus

• Swine Health & Biosecurity• Show Pig Nutrition

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IN THIS ISSUE: • Outstanding Pork Industry

Contributors recognized at Ohio Pork Congress

• OPC Supports Water Quality Legislation

• Morgan Hired as OPC Manager of Showpig Programs

• OPC Launches New Summer Show Circuit for Youth

• Scholarship Opportunities for Youth Involved in the Pork Industry

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