2024 Tri-State Dairy Conference Schedule of Events
Monday, April 15
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Balchem Mini-Symposium (Anthony Wayne Ballroom)
Topic: New Discussions in Amino Acid Nutrition
2:30 - 6:00 PM
Undergraduate Student Presentations (Jefferson C)
Graduate Student Presentations (Jefferson A & B)
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Opening Reception Hosted by Balchem (Jefferson Rooms Lobby)
Tuesday, April 16
7:00 am - 12:00 pm (Anthony Wayne Ballroom)
Pre-Conference Program Hosted by Novonesis
(formerly Chr. Hansen)
Theme: Lifecycle Feeding
12:00 -12:50 pm
Registration (lunch provided in Exhibit Hall)
12:50 - 1:00 pm
Welcome to the 32nd Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference
Dr. Maurice Eastridge, The Ohio State University
1:00 - 1:40 pm
Emerging Issue: Complications of the Ag Supply Chain
Mr. Ryan Martin, Senior Merchant, Cargill Ag Horizons
Theme: Dairy Sustainability
Moderator: Dr. Barry Bradford, Michigan State University
1:40 - 2:20 pm
Methane in the Context of Circular Dairy Farming
Dr. John Newbold, Scotland Rural College
2:20 - 3:00 pm
Practical Aspects of Reducing the Carbon Footprint by Dairy Farms Through Feeding
Dr. Alex Hristov, Penn State University
3:00 - 3:30 pm Break (refreshments provided)
Theme: Calf and Heifer Development
Moderator: Dr. Alex Tebbe, Land O'Lakes, Inc.
3:30 - 4:10 pm
Major Accomplishments in Calf Nutrition and Growth
Dr. Jim Drackley, Professor, University of Illinois
4:10 - 4:50 pm
Feeding Management of Heifers from Weaning to Calving
Dr. Mike VanAmburgh, Cornell University
4:50 - 5:10 pm Announcement of Student Presentation Awards
Dr. Jackie Boerman, Purdue University
5:10 - 5:25 pm Presentation by First-Place Graduate Student
5:30 - 7:00 pm Hospitality
(Convention Hall; hors d'oeuvres provided;
dinner on your own)
6:30 pm
Nutrition Consultant and Veterinarian Dinner
Hosted by Kemin (Harrison AB)
Theme: Targeted Approach for Improved Cattle Health
Intestinal Health Management Improves Productivity and
Well-Being of Dairy Cattle
Dr. Sara Trojan
Veterinarian Perspective: Practical Insights on Gut Axis Pathway
Dr. Doug Lafleur
7:00-9:00 pm
Extension Educator In-Service (Harrison C)
Wednesday, April 17
7:00 - 7:45 am
Hot Topic Breakfast Hosted by Selko
(Anthony Wayne Ballroom)
The Influence of Environmental and Immunological Stress on Nutritional Responses
Dr. Samuel J. Rochell, Auburn University
7:45 - 8:30 am
Visit with Exhibitors in Convention Hall
(coffee, milk, and snacks provided by Selko)
8:30 - 8:45 am
Update on Avian Influenza in Dairy Cattle
Dr. Brett Marsh, Indiana Board on Animal Health
Theme: Feeding Program Management
Moderator: Mr. Jason Hartschuh, The Ohio State University and
Dr. Barry Bradford, Michigan State University
8:45 - 9:25 am
Length of Lactation and Cow Longevity on Return Above
Feed Costs
Dr. Albert DeVries, University of Florida
9:25 - 10:05 am
Colostrum Supplementation Beyond the First Feeding After Birth
Dr. Melissa Cantor, Penn State University
10:05 - 10:35 am Break (refreshments provided)
10:35 - 11:05 am Concurrent Sessions
A New Look at Feeding Calves: Is nursing the dam a possibility?
Dr. Heather Neave, Purdue University
Feeding High Oleic Acid Soybeans to Lactating Dairy Cows
Dr. Adam Lock, Michigan State University
11:15 - 11:45 am Concurrent Sessions
Giving Niacin Another Look - Does Timing of Supplementation Matter?
Dr. Kirby Krogstad, The Ohio State University
Measuring What You Can See: Video Applications for Feed Management
Dr. Amy Reibman, Purdue University
11:55 -12:25 pm
Assessing Transition Cow Health: Integrating Traditional and Novel Biomarkers
Dr. Andres Contreras, Michigan State University
12:25 - 12:40 pm
Dairy Program Updates from Michigan State, Ohio State, and Purdue Universities
12:40 pm
Adjourn (lunch provided in Convention Hall)