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2025 Tri-State Dairy Conference Schedule of Events

Monday, April 14

4:00 - 6:00 pm

Feedworks Mini-Symposium (Anthony Wayne Ballroom)

Topic: Aiming for Success in the Calf Raising Program

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 Feedworks (Jefferson Rooms Lobby)

Tuesday, April 15

7:00 am - 12:00 pm (Anthony Wayne Ballroom)

Pre-Conference Program Hosted by Kemin

Theme: Improving Performance Amongst the Challenges Through Transition Cow Management

12:00 -12:50 pm

Registration (lunch provided in Exhibit Hall)

12:50 - 1:00 pm

Welcome to the 33rd Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference

Dr. Maurice Eastridge, The Ohio State University

1:00 - 1:40 pm

Emerging Issue: Impacts of Changes in Milk Component Pricing on Dairy Farm Revenue

Dr. Chuck Nicholson, University of Wisconsin- Madison

Theme: Research - Past and Future Developments

Moderator: Pat Kahle, D & D Ingredients

1:40 - 2:20 pm

From the Cow's Perspective: Two Decades of Management at Miner

Dr. Rick Grant, Trustee, William H. Miner Agricultural Institute

2:30 – 3:00 pm Concurrent Session

Genetic Contributions to Mitigating Methane Emissions in
Dairy Cattle: Challenges and Opportunities

Dr. Hinayah Rojas, Purdue University (Convention Hall)

Moderator: Dr. Jackie Boerman, Purdue University

Enhancing Interpersonal Skills to Better Prepare Students
for Diverse Careers in the Dairy Industry

Dr. Liz Karcher, Purdue University (Harrison DE)

3:00 - 3:30 pm Break (refreshments provided)

Theme: Calf and Heifer Development

Moderator: Marin Western, Perdue Agribusiness

3:30 – 4:00 pm Concurrent Sessions

What’s Different when Feeding and Managing Dairy Beef Crosses?

Dr. Jerad Jaborek, Michigan State University (Convention Hall)

Moderator: Dr. Barry Bradford, Michigan State University

Nutritional Interventions Can Improve the Immune Status of Dairy Calves

Dr. Angel Abuelo, Michigan State University (Harrison DE)

4:10 - 4:45 pm

Feeding Management of Heifers

Dr. Gail Carpenter, Iowa State University

4:45 - 5:00 pm Announcement of Student Presentation Awards

Dr. Jackie Boerman, Purdue University

5:00 - 5:15 pm Presentation by First-Place Graduate Student

5:15 - 5:30 Updates by Purdue, Ohio State, and Michigan State
Universities

5:30 - 7:00 pm Hospitality
(Convention Hall; hors d'oeuvres provided)

6:00 pm Dinner and Tincaps Baseball Game (click here for details and
to register)

7:00-9:00 pm

Extension Educator In-Service (Harrison C)

8:00 – 10:00 pm Networking (Hilton Atrium; snacks provided)

Wednesday, April 16

7:00 - 7:45 am

Hot Topic Breakfast Hosted by Elanco

(Anthony Wayne Ballroom)

Bovaer: What is it and what have we learned?

Panel Members: Brian Zook, Bel Brands and
Dr. Ben Werkhoven, Werkhoven Dairy, Inc.

7:45 - 8:30 am
Visit with Exhibitors in Convention Hall

(coffee, milk, and snacks provided by Elanco)

Theme: Optimizing Cow Performance and the Management System

Moderator: Dr. Auburn Moyer, Integrated Dairy Solutions

8:30 - 9:00 am

Impacts of Skeletal Muscle Depletion and Accretion Across Lactation

Dr. Jackie Boerman, Purdue University

9:00 - 9:30 am

Practical Steps to Improve Diet Digestibility

Dr. Jeff Firkins, The Ohio State University

9:30 - 10:10 am

Impacts of Heat Stress on the Cow and Her Progeny
Dr. Jimena Laporta, University of Wisconsin - Madison

10:10 - 10:40 am Break (refreshments provided)

10:40 - 11:10 am Concurrent Sessions

Managing Feed for Inventory Maximization

Ms. Rachel Bosse, Alltech (Convention Hall)

Moderator: Dr. Kirby Krogstad, The Ohio State University

Dairy Cow Personality Traits: A New Frontier for Precision
Feeding Management
Dr. Anna Schwanke, University of Guelph (Harrison DE)

11:20 am -12:00

What We Have Learned with Feeding in Automatic Milking
Systems and Opportunities for Advancements in the Future

Dr. Samuel Fessenden