4-State Dairy Nutrition & Management Conference June 13 & 14, 2018 Grand River Center Dubuque, IA

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Pre-Conference Symposium Sponsored by Alltech

Achieving and Ensuring a Herd’s Genetic Potential

8:00 - 11:30 AM

• Strategies to Capture Your Herd’s Potential, Dr. Roger Scaletti, Alltech Mineral Management Technical Support
• Mycotoxin Impact on Lifetime Performance from Fetus through Freshening, Dr. Alexandra Weaver, Alltech Mycotoxin Management Technical Support
The 5 C’s of Calf Management, Dr. Sam Leadley, Calf/Heifer Management Specialist, Attica Veterinary Associates
• Fine Tuning Your Dairy for Greater Efficiency and Profits, Thomas Lorensen/Jeff Johnson, Alltech On-Farm Support Specialists

11:30 AM - Lunch - Visit Conference Exhibitors

4-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference

General Session
Using New Forages and MP Predictions for Improved Performance

1:30 - 2:10 PM
Improving the Prediction of Metabolizable Protein Supply Through Evaluation and Application of Intestinal Protein Digestibility, Dr. Mike Van Amburgh, Cornell

2:10 - 2:50 PM
Low Lignin Forages: BMR Corn & Reduced-Lignin Alfalfa, Ev Thomas, Oak Point Agronomics, Ltd.

2:50 - 3:30 PM
Making Low-Lignin Highly Digestible Forages Work on the Dairy, Jim Barmore, GPS Consulting & Brian Forrest, Maple Ridge Dairy, WI

3:30 - 4:00 PM Break - Visit Conference Exhibitors

Breakout Session I

6 Topics 2x; 4:00-4:30 & 4:40-5:10 PM

• Beyond IgG: Components of Colostrum as Modifiers of Metabolism and the Immune System of the Calf, Dr. Mike Van Amburgh, Cornell
• Alfalfa vs. Alfalfa-Grass: Obstacles and Opportunities, Ev Thomas, Oak Point Agronomics, Ltd.
• Nutrition Aspects During the Transition Period in Dairy Cows, Dr. Phil Cardoso, UIL
• Getting the Biggest Bang for your Calf Recommendations, Dr. Sam Leadley, Calf/Heifer Management Specialist, Attica Veterinary Associates
• Looking Back to Understand the Present: Monitoring the Transition Cow, Luciano Caixeta, UMN
• (1X) Feeding and Management Practices for Robotic Milking Success, Jim Salfer, UMN
• (1X) Economics and Management Practices of Robotic Milking Systems in Iowa, Dr. Larry Tranel & Jennifer Bentley, ISU

Thursday, June 14, 2018

6:45 - 8:00 AM Breakfast
Sponsored by Papillon Agricultural Company

General Session
High Quality Forages and Fatty Acids to Maximize Milk and Components

8:30 - 9:10 AM
Producing More Milk with More High-Quality Forages, Dr. Randy Shaver, UW

9:10 - 9:50 AM
Wrap your Head Around Today’s Fiber Digestion Metrics: Working to Better Understand Feeds on Farm and Build Better Diets, Dr. John Goeser, Rock River Labs

9:50 - 10:30 AM
Impact of Individual and Combinations of Supplemental Fatty Acids on Dairy Cow Performance and Metabolism, Dr. Adam Lock, MSU

10:30 - 11:00 AM Break - Visit Conference Exhibitors

Breakout Sessions II
6 Topics 2x; 11:00-11:30 & 11:35-12:05 PM

• Corn Genetic Applications to Improve Silage Starch Digestibility in Dairy Cows, Dr. Randy Shaver, UW
• Feeding Practices in Top U.S. Jersey Herds, Dr. Mike Hutjens, UIL
• Supplementing Fatty Acids to Fresh Cows: Which Ones, When, and How Much?, Dr. Adam Lock, MSU
• Effect of Manipulating Progesterone Before Timed Artificial Insemination on Double Ovulation and Twinning Rates in High-Producing Holstein Cows, Dr. Paul Fricke, UW
• Feeding and Management Practices for Robotic Milking Success, Jim Salfer, UMN
• (1X) Integrating Cover Crops and Livestock to Improve Farm Profitability, Dr. Brad Heins, UMN
• (1X) Cost of Raising Calves using Individual or Automated Feeding, Matt Akins, UW
   Using a New Heat Stress Model to Evaluate Summer Nutritional Strategies, Leo Timms & Mohmmad Al-Qaisi, ISU

12:00 - 12:20 PM Lunch
Post-Conference Sponsored by Canola Council of Canada

12:20 - 12:30 PM
A Snapshot of the Canola Industry in Canada, Brittany Dyck, Canola Council of Canada

12:30 - 12:50 PM
Canola Meal, a Proven Advantage in Various Diet Formulations, Dr. Kenneth Kalscheur, USDA-ARS, U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center

12:50 - 1:10 PM
Canola Meal for Early Lactation Cows, Dr. Spencer Moore, Doctorate, UW

1:10 - 1:30 PM
Getting Canola Meal Values Right in the Formulation, Dr. Essi Evans, Technical Advisory Services

1:30 - 2:00 PM
Evaluating Feeding Financials, Dr. Marty Faldet - GPS Dairy Consulting, LLC

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Location

The conference will be held at:
the Grand River Center
500 Bell Street
Dubuque, Iowa, 52001
(563)-690-4500

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Lodging

A block of rooms have been reserved at these area facilities.

Grand Harbor Resort
350 Bell St., Dubuque, IA
(866)-690-4006

Single room rate $95 + taxes; double room rate $105 + taxes. Cut off date May 10. Be sure to mention 4-State Dairy to receive the group rate.

This hotel will sell out, so register now.

Holiday Inn Dubuque
450 Main St., Dubuque, IA
9563)-556-2000

Room rate $95 + taxes for a single or double. Cut off date May 9. Be sure to mention 4-State Dairy to receive the group rate.

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Program information contacts

Dr. Phil Cardoso, University of Illinois
(217)-300-2303
cardoso2@illinois.edu

Dr. Larry Tranel, Iowa State University
(563)-583-6496
tranel@iastate.edu

Jim Salfer, University of Minnesota
(320)-203-6093
salfe001@umn.edu

Dr. Randy Shaver, University of Wisconsin
(608)-263-3491
rdshaver@wisc.edu

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Registration Information

Registration fee: $150 before June 1, $175 after June 1 and at the door

Includes: registration, conference proceedings, listed meals and breaks. Please advise us at the time of registration if you need special accommodations. Requests will be kept confidential.

Cancellations/refunds

To receive a full refund, you must contact the Wisconsin Agri-Business Association by June 1, 2018. After that date, a $25 cancellation fee will be charged. If you fail to cancel, no refund will be granted.

Registration questions, please contact WABA at 608-223-1111.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

Platinum

Alltech Inc.
Canola Council of Canada
Papillon Agricultural Company

Gold

Balchem Corporation
Central Life Sciences
Chr. Hansen
Cumberland Valley Analytical Services
Dairy Herd Management & Farm Journal’s MILK
Dairy Nutrition Plus (SoyPlus/Soy Chlor)
Dairyland Laboratories, Inc.
Diamond V
DSM Nutritional Products
Farm Journa
HarvXtra Alfalfa
Jefo
Kemin
Micronutrients
Milk Specialties Global
Natural Biologics, Inc.
Origination, Inc.
Pancosma
Phibro Animal Health Corp.
Phileo Lesaffre Animal Care
Pioneer
PMI Nutritional Additives
Quality Roasting
Trouw Nutrition USA
United Animal Health
Virtus Nutrition
Westway Feed Products

Silver

Agrarian Solutions
Ajinomoto Animal Nutrition N.A.
Amelicor
Arm & Hammer
Elanco Animal Health
Energy Feeds International
Enzabac Advanced Products
Lallemand Animal Nutrition
MIN-AD, Inc.
Multimin USA
Mycogen Seeds
NovaMeal by Novita Nutrition
Olmix
Origo
R&D Lifesciences
Rock River Laboratory
RP Feed Components LLC
Topcon Agriculture Americas
Zinpro Corporation

Bronze

Adisseo
Dairy One Forage Lab
Form A Feed
Greenfield Contractors, LLC
Perdue AgriBusiness
Provimi
Quality Liquid Feeds Inc.
VAS-Valley Agricultural Software