National Swine Registry

Dr. Clint Schwab, CEO and director of genetic and technical services 
for the NSR presents on the value of genetic systems
 at a seminar in the Philippines.

Dr. Clint Schwab, interim CEO and director of genetic and technical services for the NSR, visited the Philippines to take part in a seminar on international gene transfer in swine, held Oct. 20 in Manila.

The seminar was the final summarization and review component of a multi-year research project, led by Dr. Robert Knox, swine Extension specialist at the University of Illinois, and funded by the Foreign Ag Service, to study and develop systems to use frozen semen technologies to transport U.S. genetics from the U.S. to the Philippines.

A modern swine breeding unit in the Philippines. 

Schwab presented on the use of genetic resources for improving production efficiency. Joining him on the slate of speakers were Knox, Dr. Sherrie Clark, associate professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine [ … ]

Electronic individual sow feeders in a deep-bedded group 
penning system at Dnipro Hybrids farm.

Ukraine was the destination of a recent trade mission conducted by NSR’s Dr. Clint Schwab, interim CEO, and Dr. Justin Fix, genetic programs specialist, on Oct. 2-9. NSR participated in the Ukraine Animal Farming tradeshow, hosting a booth along with partner Dnipro Hybrids, a Ukrainian swine company that has been utilizing purebred American swine genetics for several years.

Fix and Schwab met with representatives from the U.S. embassy in Ukraine to discuss establishment of a live animal protocol, allowing U.S. exports of live swine into the country. They also had valuable discussions with Ukrainian swine businessmen to learn more how to design and create genetic evaluation and service packages for international swine clients.
After the trade show, Fix and Schwab traveled to the VK&K farm, a swine farm that had ordered 500 doses of frozen American purebred semen, [ … ]

From the National Pork Producers Council, www.nppc.org

Calling it one of the “greatest victories ever for the U.S. pork industry, ” the National Pork Producers Council lauded last Friday’s congressional approval of the free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea.

“These trade agreements will be a boon for U.S. pork producers and for the U.S. economy and jobs,” said Doug Wolf, NPPC president and a pork producer from Lancaster, Wis. “Passage of these FTAs is one of the greatest victories ever for the U.S. pork industry.”

The Senate and House passed each of the FTAs by comfortable margins.

The deals with Colombia, Panama and South Korea, when fully implemented, will generate nearly $772 million in new pork sales, add more than $11 to the price producers receive for each hog marketed and create more than 10,000 pork industry jobs, according to Iowa State University economist Dermot Hayes.

“It was extremely important [ … ]

Pictured (l to r): Max Waldo, Christina Kim of Dongatech Co., Ltd., Dr. Justin Fix, Ross Wollenberg and Dr. Chad Stahl at theKISTOCK tradeshow booth.

The National Swine Registry participated in a trade mission to South Korea from September 18-25, where they hosted a booth at the Korea International Livestock Expo trade show in Daegu, as well as conducted a joint seminar with the Korea Animal Improvement Association (KAIA). Dr. Justin Fix, NSR genetic programs specialist, along with Dr. Chad Stahl of Food Animal Consultation and Testing Services in Sheldon, Iowa, and Max Waldo and Ross Wollenburg of Waldo Farms in DeWitt, Neb., attended.

More than 100 South Korean swine industry members attended the joint KAIA seminar, held in conjunction with the trade show. NSR hosted several educational presentations, including a talk on improving meat quality, presented by Stahl, and an overview of the economic effects of not implementing a complete genetic program, given [ … ]

Don’t miss out on the 2011 NJSA Regional Leadership Conference. The entry deadline is fast approaching so make sure you have your spot reserved by November 4th, 2011.

For more information, an entry form, and to check out the fun packed schedule click NJSA Regional Leadership Conference

See you there!

NSR announces the hire of Adam Dian of West Lafayette, Ind., to fill the newly-created position of software developer. In this position, Dian will collaborate with the various departments within NSR to develop web and server-based applications to meet the diverse needs of the organization. Dian is originally from Roanoke, Ind., and graduated from Purdue University in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in computer graphics technology, specializing in web development and computer animation. While at Purdue, Dian was a member of the Chi Phi fraternity. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and shooting billiards. He and his wife, Brittany, reside in West Lafayette.

Pictured (l to r): NJSA Ambassador T.J. Doherty, Wis.; NJSA Vice President Kaylee Miller, Ind.; NSR Director of Youth Activities, Cally Hass; and NJSA Ambassador Kyle Mendes, Calif.

The NJSA and four, purebred swine cutouts took their place among the blue and gold at the 2011 National FFA Convention, held in Indianapolis Oct. 19-22, with a booth at the National FFA Agricultural Career Show. NSR Director of Junior Activities Cally Hass was joined by NSJA Ambassadors Kyle Mendes, Calif., and T.J. Doherty, Wis., and NJSA Vice President Kaylee Miller, Ind., to promote NJSA, distribute information, and talk with prospective members interested in showing purebred swine. Visitors to the booth, sponsored by the National Pork Board, had the opportunity to have their photo taken with the four cutout showpigs. Photos of the event and all participating “showmen” are available on the NJSA Facebook page.

NJSA Wind Shirts are on sale for $30 each with $2 off shipping for a limited time. There are a variety of colors available along with adult and youth sizes.

Go to www.nationalswine.com and click the NJSA Store shopping cart on the NSR home page to download the order form and see what colors are available. You can also email or call me with your order at sarah@nationalswine.com or 765-463-3594.

Also don’t forget to check out all the new NJSA apparel available this season. The winter show season and Christmas are right around the corner, stay warm with a new NJSA puffy vest, soft shell or fleece jacket!

Have you ever wondered what we do with the photos that we take at our events? Did you know they are available for you to download? Go to njsa.shutterfly.com and you can browse all the photos that we have taken at our events in 2011. The folders are full of photos taken ringside of members showing, top ten group photos, and candids. Take a look and see what you find!