Wednesday, September 18
Pre-Conference
9:30 - 9:45AM
Mike Schutz, Department Head, Animal Science, University of Minnesota
Welcome and Department Update
9:45 - 10:30AM
Mariana Kikuti, Researcher 5, University of Minnesota
Collaborative production efforts in understanding animal health challenges and emerging diseases
[abstract] [bio]
10:30 - 11:30AM
Tim Goldsmith, Professor, University of Minnesota
Introduction to systems thinking for approaching problem solving/change
[abstract] [bio]
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Lunch
General Session
1:00 - 1:45PM
Hector Menendez, Assistant Professor, South Dakota State University
Systems thinking and system dynamics modeling and natural resource management
[abstract] [bio]
1:45 - 2:30PM
Christian Ramirez-Camba, Postdoctoral Associate, University of Minnesota
Nitrogen in animal and environmental health: using new models for estimating amino acid requirements
[abstract] [bio]
2:30 - 3:00PM
Break
3:00 - 3:45PM
Joe Armstrong, Extension Educator, University of Minnesota
An update of recent cases, evolving regulations, and biosecurity
3:45 - 4:30PM
Edgar Oviedo, Professor, North Carolina State University
Overview of modeling tools used in poultry for productivity and reduced disease impact
[abstract] [bio]
4:30 - 5:15PM
Hyatt Frobose, USA Commercial Director and Nutritionist, JYGATechnologies, Inc.
Implementation of precision nutrition of sows
[abstract] [bio]
5:30 - 7:00PM
Reception
Thursday, September 19
Beef Session
8:15 - 8:30AM
Welcome
8:30 - 9:15AM
Koryn Hare, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Saskatchewan
Systemic inflammation in beef cattle
[abstract] [bio]
9:15 - 10:00AM
Eric Mousel, Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota
U of M beef program update
[abstract] [bio]
10:00 - 10:30am
Break
10:30 - 11:15AM
Lee Schulz, Professor, Iowa State University
Economic forces affecting the beef industry and beef markets
[abstract] [bio]
11:15AM - 12:00noon
Devan Paulus-Compart, Technical Service Manager, Papillon Agricultural Company
An overview of non-medicated feed additives for the beef industry
[abstract] [bio]
12:00noon - 1:30PM
Lunch
1:30 PM
Ana Clara Menezes, Assistant Professor, South Dakota State University
Mineral nutrition effects on lifetime productivity in beef cattle
[abstract] [bio]
2:15 PM
Hannah Speer, Assistant Professor, Montana State University
New concepts in vitamin A nutrition for beef cattle
[abstract] [bio]
3:00PM
Closing Comments
Dairy Session
8:15 - 8:30AM
Welcome
8:30 - 9:15AM
Isaac Salfer, Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota
What role do circadian and seasonal rhythms play in regulating the feed efficiency of dairy cattle?
[abstract] [bio]
9:15 - 10:00AM
Jim Drackley, Emeritus Professor, University of Illinois
No-drama weaning in dairy calves
[abstract] [bio]
10:00 - 10:30AM
Break
10:30 - 11:15AM
Kirby Krogstad, Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University
The evidence on enogen
[abstract] [bio]
11:15 AM
Isaac Haagen, Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota
Genetic approaches to improve feed efficiency in dairy cattle
[abstract] [bio]
12:00noon - 1:30PM
Lunch
1:30 - 2:15PM
MaryGrace Erickson, Postdoctoral Associate, University of Minnesota
Dietary protein level and feeding pattern: effects on lactating cow productivity and environmental outputs
[abstract] [bio]
2:15 - 3:00PM
Luciano Caixeta, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota
New insights into hyperketonemia management in dairy cows during the transition period
[abstract] [bio]
3:00PM
Closing Comments
Poultry Session
8:15 - 8:30AM
Welcome
8:30 - 9:15AM
Evan VanBeusekom, Manager, Veterinary Services USA
What did you do? A veterinarian's perspective on collaborating with nutritionist colleagues
9:15 - 10:00AM
Chad Paulk, Associate Professor, Kansas State University
Updates on poultry feed quality resources
[abstract] [bio]
10:00 - 10:30AM
Break
10:30 - 11:15AM
Jinsu Hong, Postdoctoral Associate, University of Minnesota
Utilizing oilseed byproducts in poultry diets by addressing antinutritional factors
[abstract] [bio]
11:15AM - 12:00noon
Anup Kollanoor Johny, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota
Microbial interference strategies for sustainable poultry production
[abstract] [bio]
12:00noon - 1:30PM
Lunch
Swine Session
8:15 - 8:30AM
Welcome
8:30 - 9:15AM
Marie-Pierre Letourneau-Montminy, Professor, University of Laval
Relationship of Ca:P nutrition to bone mineralization
[abstract] [bio]
9:15 - 10:00AM
Chad Hastad, Director of Nutrition, Research and Support Operations, New Fashion Pork
Practical implementation of Ca:P nutrition on farms
[abstract] [bio]
10:00 - 10:30AM
Break
10:30 - 11:15AM
David Clizer, Nutrition Manager, Christensen Family Farms
Practical implementation of NE programs in swine feeding programs
[abstract] [bio]
11:15AM - 12:00noon
Jeff Hansen, Swine Technical Consultant, Elanco Animal Health
New ideas about feeding raw soybeans to pigs
[abstract] [bio]
12:00noon - 1:30PM
Lunch
1:30 - 2:10PM
Aline Remus, Research Scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Precision nutrition of growing finishing pigs
[abstract] [bio]
2:10 - 2:50PM
Laura Merriman, Swine Technical Nutritionist, AB Vista
Fiber characterization for swine diets
[abstract] [bio]
2:50 - 3:30PM
Mark Giessemann, Swine Technical Manager, Adisseo USA
Practical applications for carbohydrates in swine diets
[abstract] [bio]
3:30PM
Closing Comments