The Sunswine Academy
Short Courses
February 2nd – March 25th, 2021
Technical Writing Workshop
This course is designed to help with your current and future writing projects. It will be taught by two instructors, Dr. Matthew Livingston and Dr. Casey Bradley, from two different perspectives, peer-reviewed journal articles and technical marketing publications. The course will be taught live on Tuesday and Thursdays from 8:00-9:00 am CST for 8 weeks. On Tuesdays we will have a formal lecture given by both instructors and then on Thursdays we will have a short review and discussion workshop. Depending on the pace of the course and students, one-one review sessions maybe offered in place of a group workshop on Thursdays. The course will be hosted on www.anprocampus.com.
This course will cover the basics of technical writing in 8 modules.
- Mindset of Writing
- Materials & Methods
- Tables & Figures
- Literature Review
- Discussion & Introduction
- Conclusions & Abstract
- Reviewing & Regulatory
- Platforms
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March 15 – May 21, 2021
Swine Nutrition Basics
This course is designed to give you an overview of the basics of swine nutrition in a blended class setting. You will have weekly self-paced modules and live lectures. We will cover topics both from the basic and applied level of nutrition. We are currently working on the content and guest lecturers so stay tuned for more information.
This course will cover the basics of swine nutrition in 8 modules.
- Swine Physiology
- Energy
- Protein & Amino Acids
- Minerals & Vitamins
- Enzymes
- Feed Additives
- Formulation
- Application
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Coming back in 2021!
Swine Research
- Experimental Designs.
- In Depth Design Considerations.
- Specialty Trials and Models.
- Feed Formulation for Research.
- Practical Research – Wean-to-Finish.
- Practical Research – Sow.
- On Farm Execution.
- Data Handling and Interpretation.
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Coming back in 2023!
Swine Lingo
- The Sow Farm – Breeding and Reproduction.
- The Sow Farm – Lactation & Litter Management.
- Gilt Development & The Boar Stud.
- The Nursery Period.
- The Grower-Finisher Period.
- The Feed Mill.
- Health & Biosecurity Management.
- Economics of Pork Production.