Jessica Lira da Silva

PhD Student
South Dakota State University
brookings, South Dakota

Jessica Lira da Silva holds a Master’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Mato Grosso do Sul in Brazil and is currently pursuing a PhD in Swine Nutrition at South State University. She has over four years of experience working on a hog farm in Gillespie, Illinois, where she gained hands-on knowledge in livestock management and leadership skills. Jessica is dedicated to advancing research in swine health and productivity.

Presentation(s):

• 4 - Effect of dietary zinc sulfate in late gestation and lactation on sows and offspring performance

  Monday, March 10, 2025
  8:45 AM – 9:00 AM CST

• 96 - An evaluation of soybean meal inclusion rate and replacement of Dried Distillers Grains and Solubles (DDGS) in pigs fed from wean to finish

  Tuesday, March 11, 2025
  8:30 AM – 8:45 AM CST

• 97 - An evaluation of high and low soybean inclusion levels in pelleted diets fed to pigs from wean to finish

  Tuesday, March 11, 2025
  8:45 AM – 9:00 AM CST

• 165 - Strategic use of growth promotant levels of dietary zinc and copper during nursery periods and its effects on pig growth performance until market

  Wednesday, March 12, 2025
  9:15 AM – 9:30 AM CST