2025 Tri-State Dairy Conference Schedule of Events
** Titles of Presentations are Subject to Change **
Monday, April 14
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Feedworks Mini-Symposium (Anthony Wayne Ballroom)
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Topic: Aiming for Success in the Calf Raising Program
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2:30 - 6:00 PM
Undergraduate Student Presentations (Jefferson C)
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Graduate Student Presentations (Jefferson A & B)
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6:00 - 7:00 PM
Opening Reception Hosted by Feedworks (Jefferson Rooms Lobby)
Tuesday, April 15
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7:00 am - 12:00 pm (Anthony Wayne Ballroom)
Pre-Conference Program Hosted by Kemin
Theme: Improving Performance Amongst the Challenges Through Transition Cow Management
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12:00 -12:50 pm
Registration (lunch provided in Exhibit Hall)
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12:50 - 1:00 pm
Welcome to the 33rd Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference
Dr. Maurice Eastridge, The Ohio State University
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1:00 - 1:40 pm
Emerging Issue: Impacts of Changes in Milk Component Pricing on Dairy Farm Revenue
Dr. Chuck Nicholson, University of Wisconsin- Madison
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Theme: Research - Past and Future Developments
Moderator: Pat Kahle, D&D Distributors
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1:40 - 2:20 pm
From the Cow's Perspective: Two Decades of Management at Miner
Dr. Rick Grant, Trustee, William H. Miner Agricultural Institute
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2:30 – 3:00 pm Concurrent Session
Impacts of Genetics on Methane Production in Dairy Cattle
Dr. Himayah Rojas, Purdue University (Convention Hall)
Moderator: Dr. Jackie Boerman, Purdue University
Development of Soft Skills and Communication to Clientele
Dr. Liz Karcher, Purdue University (Harrison DE)
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3:00 - 3:30 pm Break (refreshments provided)
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Theme: Calf and Heifer Development
Moderator: Marin Western, VitaPlus
3:30 – 4:00 pm Concurrent Sessions
What’s Different when Feeding and Managing Dairy Beef Crosses?
Dr. Jerad Jaborek, Michigan State University (Convention Hall)
Moderator: Dr. Barry Bradford, Michigan State University
Nutritional Interventions Can Improve the Immune Status of Dairy Calves
Dr. Angel Abuelo, Michigan State University (Harrison DE)
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​4:10 - 4:45 pm
Feeding Management of Heifers
Dr. Gail Carpenter, Iowa State University
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4:45 - 5:00 pm Announcement of Student Presentation Awards
Dr. Jackie Boerman, Purdue University
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5:00 - 5:15 pm Presentation by First-Place Graduate Student
5:15 - 5:30 Updates by Purdue, Ohio State, and Michigan State
Universities
5:30 - 7:00 pm Hospitality
(Convention Hall; hors d'oeuvres provided)
6:00 pm Dinner and Tincaps Baseball Game (click here for details and
to register)
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​7:00-9:00 pm
Extension Educator In-Service (Harrison C)
8:00 – 10:00 pm Networking (Hilton Atrium; snacks provided)
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Wednesday, April 16
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7:00 - 7:45 am
Hot Topic Breakfast Hosted by Elanco​
(Anthony Wayne Ballroom)
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Bovaer: What is it and what have we learned?
Panel Members: Dr. Jose Correia de Simas, Elanco; Emily
Johannes, Nestle; dairy producer or nutritionist
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7:45 - 8:30 am
Visit with Exhibitors in Convention Hall
(coffee, milk, and snacks provided by Elanco)
Theme: Optimizing Cow Performance and the Management System
Moderator: Dr. Auburn Moyer, Integrated Dairy Solutions
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8:30 - 9:00 am
Impacts of Skeletal Muscle Depletion and Accretion During Early Lactation
Dr. Jackie Boerman, Purdue University
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9:00 - 9:30 am
Practical Steps to Improve Diet Digestibility
Dr. Jeff Firkins, The Ohio State University
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9:30 - 10:10 am
Impacts of Heat Stress on the Dry Cow and Her Fetus
Dr. Jimena Laporta, University of Wisconsin - Madison
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10:10 - 10:40 am Break (refreshments provided)
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10:40 - 11:10 am Concurrent Sessions
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Managing Feed for Inventory Maximization
Ms. Rachel Bosse, Alltech (Convention Hall)
Moderator: Dr. Kirby Krogstad, The Ohio State University
Dairy Cow Personality Traits: A New Frontier for Precision
Feeding Management
Dr. Anna Schwanke, University of Guelph (Harrison DE)
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11:20 am -12:00
What We Have Learned with Feeding in Automatic Milking
Systems and Opportunities for Advancements in the Future
Dr. Samuel Fessenden
Sponsored by AMTS
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12:00 - 12:30 pm
Spotlight on Recent Research: Distillers Grains and Oleic
Addition to Diets
Dr. Chanhee Lee, The Ohio State University
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12:30 pm
Adjourn (lunch provided in Convention Hall)
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