Schedule

6:45-7:45 a.m.                 Breakfast and Poster Session
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7:50-8:00 a.m.                 Opening Remarks – Jennifer Spencer, Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council   

8:00-8:55 a.m.                 Plenary Session:

Modernizing genetic evaluations for female reproductive performance in U.S. dairy cattle – Taylor McWhorter, Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding

9:00-9:50 a.m.                 Breakout Sessions

The impact of herd longevity on sustainability, animal welfare, and farm profitability – Steve Eicker, VAS
Transition cow management: Setting the stage for reproductive success – Gustavo Schuenemann, Ohio State University
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Building successful repro teams: Training, execution, and accountability – Javier Cheang, GENEX
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9:50-10:20 a.m.               Break and Poster Session

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10:20-11:10 a.m.              Breakout Sessions

Environmental factors affecting cow health and resilience – John Bromfield, University of Florida
Leading dairy teams through change: Preparing people, teams, and businesses for the future – Liz Griffith, Bridgeforth, LLP
Data, technology, and sustainability in modern dairy systems – Luiz Brito, Purdue University

11:20 -11:50 a.m.             Excellence in Dairy Reproduction Awards

11:50 a.m.-12:00 pm       DCRC Annual Business Meeting

12:00-12:55 p.m.             Lunch

1:00-1:55 p.m.                 Plenary Session

The use of artificial intelligence in the dairy industry – Jeffrey Bewley, Holstein Association USA

2:00-2:55 p.m.                 Breakout Sessions

Beyond reproduction: Bridging science and modern heifer management – Phillip Peixoto, Lincoln Memorial University
Practical strategies for optimizing heifer growth and reproductive readiness – Amin Ahmadzadeh, University of Idaho
Building successful repro teams: Training, execution, and accountability – Javier Cheang, GENEX
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2:55-3:25 p.m.                 Break and Poster Session

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3:30-4:20 p.m.                 Breakout Sessions

Transition cow management: Setting the stage for reproductive success– Gustavo Schuenemann, Ohio State University
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Environmental factors affecting cow health and resilience– John Bromfield, University of Florida
The impact of herd longevity on sustainability, animal welfare, and farm profitability – Steve Eicker, VAS

4:30-5:30 p.m.                 Plenary Session

Genetics Panel
Moderator: Ralph Bruno, Zoetis
Panelists: Taylor McWhorter, CDCB
Simon Vander Woude, Vander Woude Dairy
Kevin Ziemba, STgenetics
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6:45-7:45 a.m.                 Breakfast and Poster Session

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8:00-8:55 a.m.                 Breakout Sessions

Data-driven management and impact on fertility – Ronaldo Cerri, University of British Columbia
Beyond reproduction: Bridging science and modern heifer management – Phillip Peixoto, Lincoln Memorial University
Leading dairy teams through change: Preparing people, teams, and businesses for the future – Liz Griffith, Bridgeforth, LLP

9:00-9:50 a.m.                 Panel

Heifer Panel
Moderator: JP Andrade, West Texas A&M University
Panelists: Phillip Peixoto, Lincoln Memorial University
Kendall Wassenaar, DCHA, Boerdery Inc.
Jim Van Patter, Nehls Bros. Dairy
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9:50-10:10 a.m.               Break and Poster Session

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10:10-11:00 a.m.              Breakout Sessions

Practical strategies for optimizing heifer growth and reproductive readiness – Amin Ahmadzadeh, University of Idaho
Data-driven management and impact on fertility – Ronaldo Cerri, University of British Columbia
Data, technology, and sustainability in modern dairy systems – Luiz Brito, Purdue University

11:10 a.m.-12:00 p.m.     Training/Health/TechnologyPanel

Training/Health/Technology Panel
Moderator: Jeffrey Bewley, Holstein Association USA
Panelists: David Allred, Veterinary Consulting and Management Services
Matt Besancon, Cow Mooch Dairy
Cody DeWitt, Blue Sky Farms LLC
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12:00 p.m.                        DCRC Poster Awards

12:15 p.m.                        Adjourn