Farmers and others in allied industry who have interest in attending the annual
Four State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference can do so online this
year. Organizers say the event will be held virtually on June 10, with all
presentations recorded for on-demand viewing for later.
A pre-conference symposium will focus on how amino acid balancing will improve
cow performance. Dr. Johan Osorio, South Dakota State University, will cover
amino acid balancing in transition cows. Dr. Mark Hanigan, Virginia Tech. will
talk about important amino acids beyond just lysine and methionine. And Dr.
Milo Wiltbank, University of Wisconsin, will be discussing the present reality
and future prospects of functional amino acids, especially in reproduction.
Other speakers include Dr. Nigel Cook, UW-Madison, who will discuss practical
steps to prevent lameness. Dr. Kevin Harvatine, Penn State University, will
examine how daily and seasonal rhythms impact cow performance and Dr. Mike
Steele, University of Guelph, will talk about nutritional regulation of gut
health and development by colostrum and milk in calves.
Meanwhile, a later session will focus on maximizing profit from bull calves.
For details and registration information for the June 10 event, go to:
http://fourstatedairy.org or call 320-203-6093. The conference registration fee
this year is $75.
The annual forum is a collaborative effort of Iowa State University Extension,
University of Illinois Extension, University of Minnesota Extension and
University of Wisconsin-Extension.