Schedule of events:
Wednesday, May 8 – 8 a.m. start
- Calf Health from Dry Cow Through Weaning; Understanding Immunity – Jeremy Schefers, DVM, PhD, Milk Specialties Global
- Dry Cow Nutrition to Support Both Dam and Calf – Jon Pretz, PhD, Hubbard Feeds
- BREAK
- Heat Stress & Fetal Programming – Jimena Laporta, PhD, University of Wisconsin
- Young Calf Feeding Strategies by Season – Christie Underwood, PhD, Hubbard Feeds
- Monensin in Calf & Heifer Rations: Keys to Maximize Value – Joe Dedrickson, PhD, Huvepharma
- LUNCH
- Supplementing Whole Milk Feeding for Baby Calves – Dave Wood, Animix
- Whole Milk Feeding Programs – Martha Baker, MS, MBA, Hubbard Feeds
- BREAK
- Calf Math Demonstrations and Small Group Discussion/Participation
- Calf Rumen Development Wet Lab – Jeremy Schefers, DVM, PhD, MSG
5:15 p.m. – Bus departs from hotel for Minnesota Twins vs Seattle Mariners game!
Thursday, May 9 – 7:50 a.m. start, wrap-up by 11 a.m.
- Blueprint Heifer Formulation and Technology Updates – Ellan Dufour, MS & Martha Baker, MS MBA, Hubbard Feeds
- Incorporating AMTS Into Heifer Ration Balancing – Angie Golombeski, PhD & Christie Underwood, PhD, Hubbard Feeds
- NASEM Nutrient Targets & Guidelines – Bruce Ziegler, Hubbard Feeds
