Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference in June

By Jennifer Bentley–Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

DUBUQUE, Iowa – Learn the newest details about dairy diet and administration on the 2022 Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference June 1 and a couple of on the Grand River Center in Dubuque. This convention options info on enhancing transition cow efficiency in addition to different pertinent info.

RP Nutrient’s pre-conference symposium focuses on uncovering revenue alternatives. Anita Menconi, of Evonik, will present an summary and outlook of the worldwide dairy diet business. Jesse Goff, professor emeritus with Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, will cowl widespread pitfalls when feeding a low DCAD weight loss program. Milk Money CEO Jay Joy will talk about how you can develop your online business by creating your folks, and Mark Hanigan, Virginia Tech, will present how you can steadiness for amino acids utilizing the NASEM 2021 mannequin.

“This convention offers a fantastic networking alternative for the dairy business in addition to listening to the newest in dairy diet and administration analysis related to Midwest dairies,” stated Jenn Bentley, dairy specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Four State convention audio system embody Tom Overton, of Cornell University, discussing how you can feed recent cows for improved well being and efficiency. Jim Drackley, of the University of Illinois, will likely be speaking about rethinking the transition interval, and Heather White, of the University of Wisconsin, will clarify about utilizing short-term choline supplementation to offer long run advantages.

June 2 audio system embody Mary Beth Hall, USDA Forage Research Center offering a NASEM carbohydrate requirement replace. Lance Baumgard, endowed professor in dairy diet at Iowa State University, will talk about how transition cow myths can affect the interpretation of a nutritionist’s success. Gavin Staley, Diamond V, will cowl why heifer maturity issues.

Select breakout subjects embody:

• Relationship between transition cow diet and administration methods and outcomes.
• Utilizing different feeds for revenue and sustainability.
• Heat stress indicators in dry cows and pre-weaned calves.
• Developing your folks for prime efficiency.
• Why productive life issues.
• Dry off irritation and transition cow efficiency.
• Alternative forages for dry cows.
• Modifying milk elements.
• Circadian feeding methods to enhance efficiency.

Zinpro’s post-conference symposium contains Jeff Firkins, of Ohio State University, speaking concerning the function of important isoacids in enhancing rumen operate. Andrew LePiere will talk about quantifying and modeling department chain VFA in CNCPS. Dana Tomlinson will talk about how important isoacids can enhance dairy profitability.

In addition to the tutorial program, there’s a commerce present with 50 corporations exhibiting their newest merchandise, a night reception, and loads of time to community with different individuals. Continuing schooling credit can be found.

This convention is a collaborative effort of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, University of Illinois Extension, University of Minnesota Extension, and University of Wisconsin-Extension.

For extra info and to register, go to http://fourstatedairy.org/ or contact Wisconsin Agri-Service Association, 608-223-1111, or Jim Salfer at [email protected] or 320-203-6093. The convention registration payment is $150 till May 20 and $175 after.