Learn the latest information on dairy nutrition and management by attending the 2024 Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference on June 5th and 6th at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa. (Jorian Roman, Unsplash)
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Attend the 2024 Quad-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference June 5th and 6th at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa to learn the latest in dairy nutrition and management. Learn information. This premier conference features the latest information to improve productivity and profits.
Balchem’s pre-conference symposium will focus on amino acid nutrition. Mark Hannigan from Virginia Tech discusses amino bioavailability. Dr. Alex Hristoff from Penn State University will discuss histamine as a limiting amino acid, and Dr. Zhang Li from Ohio State University will discuss cow response to lysine. Dr. Jose Santos of Florida will help participants learn about amino acid balance in early lactating cows.
Four state conference speakers, including Michigan’s Dr. Mike VandeHaar, will discuss feeding and managing cattle for high productivity and health. Bill Weiss from The Ohio State University will talk about feeding to reach higher peaks, and Jose Santos will talk about feeding to prevent mineral-related diseases early in lactation.
Another general session will include Dr. Rick Grant of Miner Research Institute who will discuss the optimal ratio of corn silage and alfalfa:grass in dairy feeds. Alex Hristiv discussed how feeding strategies can reduce milk’s carbon footprint, and Dr. Luiz Ferraretto from the University of Wisconsin discussed how various physical and chemical properties of feed affect ration performance. Explain how it affects you.
Breakout topic selections include:
- Balance milk protein and milk fat in the lactation diet.
- Understanding Ketosis: Beyond the Standard and Before the Storm.
- Lactate strategically throughout the lactation period to promote breast milk and health.
- Addressing overcrowding and prescribed rationing.
- Effects of transitional dry matter intake on uterine health and fertility.
- Fatty acid supplementation strategies for early lactating cows.
- Optimization of IVP embryo transfer in dairy herds.
- Strategies to improve heifer reproductive performance and reduce heifer rearing costs.
Purdue’s post-conference symposium will include Dr. Jeffrey Zanton of the USDA Dairy Cattle Feed Research Center, who will discuss the latest research on dairy cow response to protein and amino acid supplementation. Dr. Kane Herbertine of Pennsylvania State University discusses the importance of de novo fatty acids in promoting milk fat synthesis, and Dr. Adam Locke of Michigan State University provides insight into the importance of preformed fatty acids in promoting milk fat synthesis To do.
In addition to the educational program, there will be a trade show with over 40 companies showcasing their latest products, an evening reception and plenty of time to network with other attendees. CEU credits available.
This conference is a joint venture of Iowa State University Extension, University of Illinois Extension, University of Minnesota Extension, and University of Wisconsin Extension.
For more information and to register for the 2024 Four-State Dairy Nutrition Stewardship Conference, visit fourstatedairy.org or Jim Salfer at salfe001@umn.edu or (612) 360-4506.
— University of Minnesota Extension
