Pork producers, large animal and swine practitioners, faculty in the animal and veterinary sciences, and industry representatives will benefit from this update of research and industry developments as they relate to modern swine production and technology. The George A. Young Swine Conference has a long-standing tradition of providing up-to-date information on developments in research and production techniques as they relate to today’s swine industry. Industry experts have come to respect this conference as their annual opportunity to communicate with colleagues, and to interact with others throughout the spectrum of swine research and production.