
The 2026 Pre-Conference Symposium will be hosted by

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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Theme:
Managing Mineral Nutrition: Forage Insights,
Requirements, Bioavailability and Supplementation Strategies
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Grand Wayne Center
Anthony Wayne Ballroom
Ft. Wayne, IN
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7:00 am Breakfast provided by Balchem
8:15 am Welcome
Scott Sorrell, Balchem Corporation
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8:30 am Mineral Absorption Mechanisms, Interactions, and Diet Considerations to Improve Mineral Status
TBA
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9:15 am A Forensic Look at Chelated Mineral Chemistry
Dr. Stephen Ashmead, Albion Minerals
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10:00 am Trace Mineral Levels in Feedstuffs and Changes Over Time
Ralph Ward, Cumberland Valley Analytical Services
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10:45 am Trace Mineral Bioavailability and Practical Supplementation Strategies for Dairy Cattle Diets
Dr. Bill Weiss, The Ohio State University
11:30 am KeyShure Plus: More Mineral, Greater Results
Dr. Maria Spindola, Balchem Corporation
Closing Remarks
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12:00 Lunch in Exhibit Hall
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