Worshops & Seminars

Take advantage of the many educational and networking opportunities that are available to you throughout the year. Click on the images below for more information and to register. For questions or more information on events, call us at 608-723-7551 or email wppa@wppa.org.

Upcoming:

Livestock truck Rollover Training

No prior livestock experience required!

This free interactive training prepares responders and industry professionals to safely and effectively handle incidents involving rolled-over livestock trailers.

The course includes:

  • Classroom content on livestock behavior, responder safety, scene management, and handling priorities
  • Hands-on walk-through using a livestock trailer
  • Interactive discussions and Q&A with trainers experienced in animal welfare and emergency response

Ideal attendees: Fire departments, DOT, law enforcement, emergency managers, dispatch, towing/recovery, veterinarians, and livestock producers. Emphasis will be on building relationships and improving real-world livestock rollover response

Farrow to Wean Seminar

Dec. 1st, 2026

5:30 p.m. Registration & Supper
6:00 p.m. Program

West Madison Ag Research Station
8502 Mineral Point Rd. Verona, WI 53593

TOPICS:

  • First Piglet Timing Predicts Farrowing Complications
    • Dr. Diego Feitosa Leal- University of Nebraska- Lincoln
  • Feeding the Lactating Sow
  • WPA Updates

Register by Nov. 24th

608-346-9561 or jeff.morris@wisc.edu

FREE TO ATTEND!

Pork Summit 2027

January 28-29, 2027
Thursday Noon- Friday Noon

The Wisconsin Hotel
Wisconsin Dells, WI

Past Seminars & Videos:

Swine Show Biosecurity- July 2025

Wisconsin Swine Health Series: PRRS- September 2025

Farrow to Wean Seminar- November 2025

Pit Foaming Seminar- Iowa Pork Industry Center- March 2026