The SowBridge Breeding Herd Education Series for 2008-2009 offers timely, relevant and convenient learning for participants, said Don Levis, UNL swine specialist and Nebraska host.

"Employees, technicians, managers, owners and technical service providers can all learn to improve the understanding and application of various tools and techniques involved in daily care of the breeding herd and piglets," Levis said. "If you work in or with breeding and gestation units, gilt development systems or farrowing barns, this program is for you."

Participants will be connected with industry experts where they can ask questions in the comfort of their own homes, offices or swine units, Levis said.

Participation involves just 45 minutes every month.

To participate in the first session, registration must be received by October 20^th.

Programs are delivered at 11:30 a.m. Central Time. Session dates in 2008 are November 5^th, December 3^rd and in 2009: January 7^th, February 4^th, March 4^th, April 1^st, May 6^th, June 10^th, July 1^st, August 5^th, September 2^nd and October 7^th.

SowBridge is modeled after the popular and similar PorkBridge series. It is sponsored by Extension at 11 land-grant universities.

Session costs of $250 includes all 12 sessions and supporting materials.

One week prior to each session, participants will receive a CD in the mail. This CD will contain all the session materials, including spreadsheets, video clips, publications, etc. On the day of the session, participants just need to call a toll-free number. The only requirement is that participants be able to listen on the telephone while viewing the CD.

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