This meeting is approved for ARPAS CEUs
Wednesday, June 5
Pre-conference Symposium
Sponsored by Balchem 
| 8:00-8:05 AM | Welcome Dr. Clay Zimmerman, Balchem Corporation |
| 8:05-8:45 AM | Understanding Amino Acid Bioavailability Dr. Mark Hanigan, Virginia Tech |
| 8:45-9:25 AM | Histidine - a Limiting Amino Acid for Dairy Cows? Dr. Alexander Hristov, Penn State University |
| 9:25-10:00 AM | Potential Factors for Variable Responses to Feeding Amino Acids: Emphasis on Lysine Dr. Chanhee Lee, Ohio State University |
| 10:00-10:30 AM | Break |
| 10:30-11:15 AM | Protein Nutrition of Transition Cows and Amino Acid Balancing in Early Lactation Dr. José Santos, University of Florida |
| 11:15-11:30 AM | Lysine Research Update Dr. Clay Zimmerman, Balchem Corporation |
| 11:30-1:30 PM | Lunch |
General Session
| 1:30-2:00 PM | Feeding and Managing Cows for a Productive and Healthy Life Dr. Mike VandeHaar, Michigan State University |
| 2:00-2:30 PM | Feeding Cows to Reach Higher Peaks Dr. Bill Weiss, Ohio State University |
| 2:30-3:00 PM | Dietary Interventions for Prevention of Mineral Related Disorders Postpartum Dr. José Santos, University of Florida |
| 3:00-3:30 PM | Discussion |
| 3:30-4:15 PM | Break |
Breakout Sessions
6 Topics 2x; 4:15-4:45 PM & 4:50-5:20 PM
| Room 1 | Update on Magnesium Nutrition of Cows Dr. Bill Weiss, Ohio State University |
| Room 2 | Feeding Strategically Throughout the Lactation to Promote Milk Production and Health Dr. Mike VandeHaar, Michigan State University |
| Room 3 | Feeding Corn Distillers Grains to Dairy Cows Dr. Chanhee Lee, Ohio State University |
| Room 4 | Understanding the Complexity of Hyperketonemia: Beyond the Norm, Before the Storm Dr. Luciano Caixeta, University of Minnesota |
| Room 5 | Balancing for Milk Protein and Butterfat in Lactation Diets Dr. Sebastian Arriola Apelo, University of Wisconsin |
| Room 6 | Graduate Student Presentations |
Thursday, June 6
Breakfast sponsored by Selko
| 6:45-8:00 AM | Effects of Replacing Sulfate with Hydroxychloride Sources of Trace Minerals on Performance of Transition Cows Dr. José Santos, University of Florida |
| 8:00-8:30 AM | Break |
Four State Conference Plenary
| 8:30-8:45 AM | Awards Ceremony for the Graduate Student Competition |
| 8:45-9:15 AM | Optimizing the Ratio of Corn Silage and Alfalfa: Grass in Dairy Feeding Programs Dr. Rick Grant, Miner Institute |
| 9:15-9:45 AM | Could Nutrition have a Meaningful Impact on Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Milk? Dr. Alex Hristov, Penn State University |
| 9:45-10:15 AM | Modulating Dairy Cow Performance with High Quality Forages Dr. Luiz Ferraretto, University of Wisconsin |
| 10:15-10:30 AM | Discussion with Speakers |
| 10:30-11:00 AM | Break |
Breakout Sessions
6 Topics 2x; 11:00-11:30 AM & 11:40-12:10 PM
| Room 1 | Dry Matter and Nutrient Losses During Storage – How Much it Cost? Dr. Luiz Ferraretto, University of Wisconsin |
| Room 2 | Overcrowding and Response to the Formulated Ration Dr. Rick Grant, Miner Institute |
| Room 3 | TBD Dr. Phil Cardoso, University of Illinois |
| Room 4 | Optimizing IVP Embryo Transfer in Dairy Herds Dr. Paul Fricke, University of Wisconsin |
| Room 5 | Peak Performance: Elevating Heifer Growth with Smart Benchmarking Dr. Gail Carpenter, Iowa State University |
| Room 6 | Strategies to Improve Heifer Reproductive Performance and Reduce Heifer Rearing Costs Dr. JP Martins, University of Wisconsin |
Post Conference
Sponsored by Perdue Animal Nutrition
12:30-3:00pm More information coming.
