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Dr. Brian Briggeman, Kansas State University, shares his view of the swine industry and its relationship with the global economy. From the 2011 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 17-20, 2011, St Paul, MN USA.

Dr. Dale Polson, Boehringer Ingelheim, aims to incorporate oral fluid sampling and make it "Netflix-easy". From the 2011 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 17-20, 2011, St Paul, MN USA.

Dr. George Foxcroft, University of Alberta, Edmonton, gives the Pijoan Lecture at the 2011 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference. He talks about genes, gametes and gestation outcomes: essential links in a successful breeding management program. From the 2011 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 17-20, 2011, St Paul, MN USA.

Dr. Billy Flowers, NCSU, talks about managing gene X environment interactions on reproductive performance of replacement gilts and boars through pre-weaning management at multiplication level. He looks into if this is a reality and what are its implications. From the 2011 The Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 17-20, 2011, St Paul, MN, USA.

Dr. Gordon Spronk shares his gratitude and thanks for receiving the 2011 Allen D. Leman 'Science In Practice' award at the recent Leman Conference in St. Paul. Also included is the roll call of the new 'Ten Under Forty' Swine Vet Award program recipients by Pfizer's Dr. Steve Sornsen.

Dr. Scott Dee, University of Minnesota, shares how proper air flow controls can significantly reduce the spread of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSv).

"Evidence based diagnosis makes for better decisions." Dr. Kent Schwartz, Iowa State University

Dr. Schwartz highlights why it is important to understand swine intestinal diseases and what the economic impacts to pork production they can have.