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The 2026 Pre-Conference Symposium will be hosted by
 
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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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