Dr. Mark Knauer, Excellence in Innovation

The Edison Phonograph, the Marconi Wireless, the Bell Telephone and the Wright Flyer. And of course the Knauer Sow Body Condition Caliper. Many significant and impactful inventions carry the name of their visionary creators. And while the latter doesn’t quite roll off the tongue as fluidly as its predecessors, it is nonetheless a major breakthrough in the efficient operation of swine production, not only in North Carolina but across the world. For his remarkable efforts and contributions to the pork industry, Dr. Mark Knauer, Associate Professor and Swine Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University, has been named the 2023 recipient of the NC Pork Council’s Award for Excellence in Innovation.