Materials from the Breakout Sessions
November 9 Workshops
- Balancing rations for amino acids...applying the science using computer modeling programs, Dr. Ryan Ordway, Balchem
- Do immunomodulating supplements really decrease somatic cell counts?, Dr. Robert Van Saun, Penn State
- Nitrogen efficiency in dairy cattle: Opportunities and obstructions, Dr. Gert van Duinkerken, Wageningen UR Livestock Research
- Using PCDART Trackers, Dr. Greg Bethard, Dairy Records Management Systems
- Forage particle size and ration sorting in lactating cows, Dr. Daryl Maulfair, Red Dale Ag Service
Dr. Gabriella Varga, Penn State and Mr. George Pick, Renaissance Nutrition.
Dr. Paul Kononoff, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
PDF of Powerpoint slides.
Dr. Tom Oelberg, Diamond V.
PDF of PowerPoint slides.
Water quality concerns for dairies in the Marcellus shale region, Mr. Bryan Swistock, Penn State.
Dr. Mark Hill, Akey.
Dr. Greg Roth, Penn State, Dr. Chris Canale, Cargill Animal Nutrition, and Mr. Gary Kline, PDMP.
Dr. Jim Ferguson, University of Pennsylvania.
Evening Session Sponsored by Alltech
- Moldy silage syndrome and climate effects on crops, Mr. Nick Adams, Alltech
- YouTube-proofing agriculture: Lessons learned from H$U$ and social media AGvocacy, Mr. Andy Vance, Agricultural Journalist and Commentator
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Breakfast Sponsored by Lallemand Animal Nutrition
- Ketosis in dairy herds: Clostridial silages and other factors, Dr. Gary Oetzel, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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November 10 Workshops
- Manure management manual, Dr. Doug Beegle and Mr. Robb Meinen, Penn State
- Dairy Challenge: Past participants share experiences and contest benefits, Moderator Dr. Lisa Holden, Penn State; Panelists Mr. Ryan Clark, Clark Jerseys; Mr. Joel Krall, Furnace Hill Holsteins; and Mr. Zachary Meyers, Land O'Lakes Purina Feed
- Healthy hooves from the inside out and the outside in, Dr. Ernest Hovingh, Penn State
- Does the timing of feed intake change milk synthesis?, Dr. Kevin Harvatine, Penn State
- Why are mastitis and milk quality issues so hard to solve?, Dr. Dave Wolfgang and Mr. Rob Goodling, Penn State
Rob Goodling PowerPoint slides.
Dr. Bill Mahanna, Pioneer Hi-Bred, A DuPont Business.
Dr. Tom Jenkins, Clemson University.
Dr. Alex Hristov, Penn State.
Mr. Javier Suarez and Dr. Jud Heinrichs, Penn State
(White PowerPoint slides). Update on current Penn State research, Moderator, Dr. Gabriella Varga; Panelists Chanhee Lee, Daryl Maulfair, Daniel Rico, Javier Suarez, and Rebecca White, Penn State.
Dr. Ric Grummer, Balchem.
Dr. Troy Ott, Penn State
Dr. Rick Grant, Miner Institute.
Dr. Jud Heinrichs, Penn State.
Dr. Ken Griswold, Kemin Agrifoods.
Post-conference Seminar Sponsored by Novus International
- Removing limitations on cow performance through behavior, management, and housing design, Dr. Cassandra Tucker, University of California, Davis
Ms. Kiyomi Ito, Novus.



