2002

November 5-6, 2002
Holiday Inn, Grantville, PA

Rumen Acidosis: Carbohydrate Feeding Considerations - Dr. Mary Beth Hall, University of Florida
Nutrition: Impact on Reproduction - Dr. Terry Swecker, Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech
Trace Minerals Recognized as Important Components in Today's Dairy Rations - Dr. Dana Tomlinson and Dr. Mike Socha, Zinpro Corporation
Determining the Mineral Requirement of Dairy Cattle - Dr. Jesse Goff, USDA National Animal Disease Center
PDF of Powerpoint slides
Reducing Fear Improves Milk Production - Dr. Temple Grandin, Colorado State University
Marginal Thinking: Making Money on a Dairy Farm - Dr. Steve Eicker, Valley Ag Software
Factors Affecting the Health and Disease Resistance of the Transition Cow - Dr. Jesse Goff, USDA National Animal Disease Center
PDF of Powerpoint slides
Applying Nutritional Management to Rumen Health - Dr. Karen Beauchemin, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

NFC in Dairy Rations - Dr. Mary Beth Hall
Working with Non-NDF Carbohydrates | Characteristics of Manure: What do They Mean?
Water Quality - Dr. Mike Socha
Variability of Water Composition and Potential Impact on Animal Performance
Transition Cow Hypocalcemia/DCAD - Dr. Jesse Goff
Pathophysiology of Calcium and Phosphorus Disorders | PDF of PowerPoint Slides
Feed Enzymes and Direct-Fed Microbials - Dr. Karen Beauchemin
Outline of topics covered | Example products