Tuesday, February 1

General Session 1: Well-being/Health

General Session 1: Well-being/Health
Public Concerns About Dairy Cattle Welfare: Identifying a Sustainable Road Forward
Marina “Nina” von Keyserlingk, University of British Columbia

General Session 1: Well-being/Health
How Can We Use Technology to Improve Dairy Cow Health and Welfare?
Trevor DeVries, University of Guelph

General Session 1: Well-being/Health
Understanding Dairy Calf Behavior to Improve Welfare
Emily Miller-Cushon, University of Florida

General Session 1: Well-being/Health
Improving Animal Welfare Through Integrated Research and Extension
Jennifer Van Os, University of Wisconsin-Madison

General Session 2: Milking Systems

General Session 2: Milking Systems
Optimization of the Milk Harvesting Process Through Applied Research
Matthias Wieland, Cornell University

General Session 2: Milking Systems
Application of Milk Harvesting Science: Lessons, Gems and Curiosities from NMC History
John Penry, Dairy Australia

General Session 2: Milking Systems
NMC Vacuum and Airflow Testing: Partial Milking System Evaluation to Reduce Risks of Machine-induced Mastitis
Rick Watters, Quality Milk Production Services

General Session 2: Milking Systems
What We Use that Works: A Practicing Veterinarian’s Perspective on Applying Research in Milk Quality
John Laster, Dairy Diagnostic Lab Services

Research and Development Summaries

Research and Development Summaries Session
Identifying the On-farm Factors Associated with Increased Free Fatty Acids (FFAs) in Bulk Tank Milk

Research and Development Summaries Session
Comparison of Using Label Instructions vs. Extended Intramammary Therapy to Improve Mastitis Cure Rates in Lactating Dairy Cows

Research and Development Summaries Session
Negatively Controlled Trial Investigating the Effect of Dry Cow Therapy on the Prevalence of Intramammary Infections in First-lactation Dairy Cows

Research and Development Summaries Session
Selective Treatment of Clinical Mastitis. What is Next?

Research and Development Summaries Session
Effectiveness of Online Training on Proper Sampling and Treatment Techniques for Dairy Farm Employees

Research and Development Summaries Session
Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Non-aureus Staphylococci Intramammary Infections on Organic Dairies in Vermont

Research and Development Summaries Session
Long-term Impact of Delayed Milk Ejection on Milk Production

Research and Development Summaries Session
Characterization of Internal Teat Sealant Behavior Throughout the Dry and Post-fresh Periods

Research and Development Summaries Session
Economic Simulation to Evaluate the Cost Effectiveness of Subclinical Mastitis Treatment Using Nisin During Early Lactation

Research and Development Summaries Session
Comparison of a Point-of-care Diagnostic Test to Identify Pathogens Associated with Clinical Mastitis in Dairy Cattle

Wednesday, February 2

General Session 3: Use of On-farm Technologies 

General Session 3: Use of On-farm Technologies
From Sensor Alert to Smart Udder Health Management
Ilka Klaas, DeLaval

General Session 3: Use of On-farm Technologies
Smart Dairy Technology Excitement with Cautious Optimism
Jeffrey Bewley, Holstein Association USA

General Session 3: Use of On-farm Technologies
Managing Expectations: Your Staff, Your Neighbors, and Your Customers
Ben Loewith, Joe Loewith and Sons Ltd.

General Session 3: Use of On-farm Technologies
How to Make Technology Work for You!
Chris Cunningham, Dairy Performance Network

General Sessions 4: Labor Management and Consumer Relations

General Sessions 4: Labor Management and Consumer Relations
Translating Dairy Research for the Next Gen Consumer
Serena Schaffner, Dairy Management Inc.

General Sessions 4: Labor Management and Consumer Relations
Earning Public Trust in Modern Dairy Practices
Donna Moenning, Look East PR

General Sessions 4: Labor Management and Consumer Relations
Labor Workforce and Food Companies: Navigating Social Responsibility in the Food System
Josh Luth, SCS Global Services

General Session 5: Spanish Session

Spanish Session
Toward a Prudent Use of Antibiotics in Dairy Cattle: Why and How
Alejandro Ceballos, Universidad de Caldas

Spanish Session
Biofilms on Milking Equipment: The Exception or the Rule? What the Science and Fieldwork Evidence Say
Alejandra Latorre, Universidad de Concepción

Spanish Session
Modulation of Systemic Inflammation in the Transition Period: Advantageous for Udder Health and Milk Production
Adrian Barragan, Penn State University

Spanish Session
Role of Dietary Organic Selenium in the Mitigation of Bovine Mastitis During the Periparturient Period
Silvio Miranda, DairyFeeds

Spanish Session
Global Perspective of Dairy Sustainability and its Relation to Animal Health
Mario Lopez, DeLaval

Spanish Session
How to stop the culprits of mastitis
María José Fuenzalida, Pathway Preclinical Services

Spanish Session
Milking Irregularities: How They Threaten the Well-being and Health of Cows
Mario Solis, Form A Feed