Please email ANSAssistant@ifas.ufl.edu to request archived documents from past Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium presentations.
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2024 - 2025
35th Symposium, February 24-26, 2025
34th Symposium, February 26 - 28, 2024
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2022 - 2023
34th Symposium, February 20 - 22, 2023
33rd Symposium, May 9 - 11, 2022
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2020 - 2021
32nd Symposium, May 12 - 14, 2021
Recordings available upon request
31st Symposium, February 3 - 5, 2020
Barry Bradford, Michigan State University Joseph McFadden and J. Rico, Cornell University Kevin Harvatine, The Pennsylvania State University William Thatcher, University of Florida Tom Jenkins, Clemson University Jackie Boerman, Purdue University Rodrigo Carvalho Bicalho, Cornell University Amanda Fischer-Tlustos, Jolet van Niekerk and Michael Steele, University of Guelph Pedro Veiga Paulino, Cargill Animal Nutrition Philipe Moriel, University of Florida Rodolfo Cardoso, Sarah West, Tatiane Maia and Gary Williams,Texas A&M University Diwakar Vyas and Felipe Amaro, University of Florida Virginia Branão, Marcos Marcondes and Antonio Faciola, University of Florida -
2017 - 2019
30th Symposium, February 4 - 6, 2019
Short chain fatty acids absorption and metabolism Gregory Penner, University of Saskatchewan Feeding management: dietary characteristics, feeding environment, and dairy cow feeding behavior Rick Grant, William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute Monensin effects on beef cattle grazing warm-season perennial grasses João Vendramini, University of Florida Nutritional and management considerations to minimize stress and optimize production efficiency in cow-calf systems Reinaldo Cooke, Texas A&M University The use of milk fatty acids as an indication of energy balance in dairy cows David Barbano, Cornell University Lipid mobilization and inflammation during the transition period Andres Contreras, Michigan State University New insights on the role of essential fatty acids on reproduction in dairy cattle Eduardo Ribeiro, University of Guelph Technologies for improving fiber utilization by ruminants Adegbola Adesogan, University of Florida A microbiologist’s view on improving nutrient utilization in ruminants T. G. Nagaraja, Kansas State University 29th Symposium, February 5 - 7, 2018
Impact of Essential Amino Acid Balancing Postpartum on Lactation Performance by Dairy Cows Louis Ferraretto, University of Florida Gut Integrity During Periods of Stress and its Implications on Performance Hugo Ramirez, Iowa State University Amino Acid Balancing and Its Role on Metabolism, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress: Future Molecular Implications Johan Osorio, South Dakota State University Setting Yourself Up for Success with Amino Acid Balancing Jessica Tekippe, Ajinomoto Heartland Prepartum Negative DCAD Diets – They’re Not Just for Milk Fever Anymore José Santos, University of Florida New Perspectives on Adapting Cattle to Finishing Diets Without Compromising Rumen Health Josh McCann, University of Illinois Communicating with the Public about Animal Agriculture Technology Kevin Folta, University of Florida Are There Financial Advantages of Grouping and Feeding Dairy Cows by Nutritional Need? Victor Cabrera, University of Wisconsin Trace Minerals and Vitamins for Dairy Cows William Weiss, The Ohio State University Fat Supplementation to the Periparturient Dairy Cow: Does Fatty Acid Profile Matter? Adam Lock, Michigan State University Dietary Effects on Ruminal Papillae During Periparturient Transition in Holstein Cows – Is Cow Performance Affected? Anne Laarman, University of Idaho Ruminal Acidosis – Much More Than pH Ian Lean, Scibus, Camden, NSW, Australia Use of Novel Feed Additives in Beef Cattle Production Jon Schoonmaker, Purdue University Canola Meal as a Protein Source for Lactating Dairy Cows Antonio Faciola, University of Florida 28th Symposium, February 6 - 8, 2017
Choline and Methionine in Transition Cows: Separating Fact from Fiction Ric Grummer, University of Wisconsin Dietary Choline: The Story Beyond Fatty Liver Charles Staples, University of Florida Cows Need Both C16 and C18 Fatty Acids Jim Loften, Milk Specialties Global Effects of Supplementation of a Combination of Palmitic and Stearic Acids on Milk and Component Production: A Meta-Analysis Matt Sellers, Milk Specialties Global The Benefits of Getting More Potassium into Lactating Cows Tom Jenkins, Clemson University Pre- and Postpartum Nutritional Management to Optimize Energy Balance and Fertility in Dairy Cows Felipe Cardoso, University of Illinois Update on B-vitamin Nutrition for Lactating Dairy Cows Christiane Girard, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada DCAD: It’s Not Just for Dry Cows Rich Erdman, University of Maryland Impact of Starch Content and Digestibility in Dairy Cattle Diets Luiz Ferraretto, University of Florida Predicting Forage Intake by Grazing Beef Cows - NRC Update Stacey Gunter, USDA The Role of Rumen Microbiome on Feed Efficiency of Grazing Cattle Leluo Guan, University of Alberta Nutritional Mitigation of Green House Gases Diwakar Vyas, University of Florida Economics and Effects of Accelerated Calf Growth Programs Judd Heinrichs, Pennsylvania State University Modeling the Effects of Liquid Intake and Weaning on Digestibility of Nutrients in Pre- and Post-weaned Dairy Calves Jim Quigley, Cargill Animal Nutrition The Role of the Small Intestine in Developmental Programming: Impact of Maternal Nutrition on the Dam and Offspring Joel Caton, North Dakota State University Can We Modify Future Beef Calf Performance by Changing Cow Nutrition During Gestation? Philipe Moriel, University of Florida -
2015 - 2016
27th Symposium, February 15 - 17, 2016
Reducing the impact of heat stress on dry cows and fresh cows Sha Tao, University of Georgia Role of methionine and MHA in dry cow and fresh cow nutrition with emphasis on liver function William Seymour, Novus International Why should you feed a molasses-based liquid supplement when corn is cheap and milk price is low Stephen Emanuele, Quality Liquid Feeds Opportunities to improve efficiency of beef production Monty Kerley, University of Missouri Impact of maternal nutrition on calf performance Amy Radunz, University of Wisconsin-River Falls Feeding antioxidant vitamins to dairy cattle Charles Staples, University of Florida Managing milk fat depression Kevin Harvatine, Penn State University Fatty acid digestibility and impacts on response of dairy cows Adam Lock, Michigan State University Protein nutrition evaluation and application to growing and finishing cattle Galen Erickson, University of Nebraska Alternative feeds for beef cattle Tara Felix, Penn State University Control of hepatic gluconeogenesis during the transition period Shawn Donkin, Purdue University Novel concepts on calcium homeostasis during transition Laura Hernandez, University of Wisconsin-Madison Dietary manipulations and interventions to improve Ca metabolism during transition José Santos, University of Florida 26th Symposium, February 2 - 4, 2015
Disease records for impactful decisions during the vital 90 days David McClary, Elanco Animal Health Immune dysfunction in periparturient dairy cows: Evidence, causes and ramifications Marcus Kehrli, National Animal Disease Center Economic consequences in the vital 90 days Mike Overton, Elanco Animal Health Importance of dietary amino acids and body condition for reproduction in dairy cows Milo Wiltbank, University of Wisconsin Mechanisms linking postpartum metabolism with reproduction in dairy cows Matt Lucy, University of Missouri Nutritional effects on beef heifer development, puberty and subsequent reproduction Mike Day, The Ohio State University Intensified pre-weaning calf feeding programs: Impacts on growth and behavior Emily Miller-Cushon, University of Florida Dietary strategies to improve calf health Michael Ballou, Texas Tech University Alternative sources of trace minerals for beef cattle John Arthington, University of Florida Copper and Se metabolism and supplemental strategies for grazing beef cattle Terry Engle, Colorado State University Supplementation strategies to reduce waste in beef cattle systems Alfredo DiCostanzo, University of Minnesota Feeding management and methods to reduce feed losses and improve dairy cow performance Bill Stone, Diamond V The food safety and modernization act and its impact on the feed industry Jonathan Goodson, Evonik Industries -
2012 - 2014
25th Symposium, February 4 - 5, 2014
The Relationship of Immunity and Reproduction in Dairy Cows David Hurley, The University of Georgia Evaluation of OmniGen-AF® in Lactating Heat-stressed Holstein Cows Robert Collier, University of Arizona Inflammatory Responses to Sub-acute Ruminal Acidosis Tanya Gressley, University of Delaware Etiology and Prevention of Fatty Liver and Ketosis in Dairy Cattle Donald Beitz, Iowa State University Protein Nutrition of Dairy Cattle-An Overview Fred Owens, DuPont Pioneer Vitamin D Metabolism in Dairy Cattle and Implications for Dietary Requirements Corwin Nelson, University of Florida Mechanisms of Volatile Fatty Acid Absorption and Metabolism and Maintenance of a Stable Rumen Environment Gregory Penner, University of Saskatchewan Strategies to Improve Rumen Microbial Efficiency Tim Hackmann, University of Florida Characteristics of Feed Efficiency and Use for Selection of Heifers and Cows Phillip Lancaster, University of Florida Use of Corn Co-products in Beef Cattle Diets James McDonald, University of Nebraska Forage Management and Methods to Improve Nutrient Intake in Grazing Cattle Flavio Santos, University of Sao Paulo - Brazil Amino Acid Requirements and Post-absorptive Metabolism in Cattle: Implications for Ration Formulation Helene Lapierre, University of Calgary Feed Efficiency and Sustainability of the Cattle Industry Frank Mitloehner, University of California, Davis 24th Symposium, February 5-6, 2013
Considerations for Improving Feed Efficiency in Dairy Cattle Lou Armentano, University of Wisconsin Understanding the Impact of Subclinical Ketosis Garrett Oetzel, University of Wisconsin-Madison Choline-A Limiting Nutrient for Transition Dairy Cows Ric Grummer,Belchem Corporation Amino Acid Nutrition of Feedlot Calves Richard Zinn, University of California-Davis Preparing the Calf for Feedlot: The Role of Nutrition and Management in the Pre-weaning Period on Future Health and Performance Robbi Pritchard, South Dakota State University Enhancing Calf Immunity through Nutrition Michael Ballou, Texas Tech University Enhancing Immunity and Disease Resistance of Dairy Cows through Nutrition Matt Waldron, University of Missouri The Role of Specific Fatty Acids on Dairy Cattle Performance and Fertility Jose Santos, University of Florida Nutritional and Management Strategies to Mitigate Animal Greenhouse Gas Emissions Alex Hristov, Penn State University Alternatives to Corn for Dairy Rations Randy Shaver, University of Wisconsin-Madison The Importance of Feed Efficiency in the Cow Herd Cliff Lamb, University of Florida Feeding Dairy Cows in Today’s Economy Bill Weiss, The Ohio State University The Economics of Profit in California Dairies Luis Rodriguez, Zinpro Corporation 23rd Symposium, January 31-February 1, 2012
The principles of balancing the diets for amino acids and their impact on the N utilization efficiency Chuck Schwab, University of New Hampshire Balancing for rumen degradable protein and post-ruminal requirements for lactating cattle using the CNCPS as a basis for evaluation Mike VanAmburgh, Cornell University Feeding low crude protein rations to dairy cows – What have we learned? Larry Chase, Cornell University Inflammation and nutrient metabolism in ruminants Clint Krehbiel, Oklahoma State University Impact of stressors on performance of weaned calves: An overview of our research on acute phase proteins and beef cattle performance John Arthington, University of Florida Quantifying heat stress and its impact on dairy cow metabolism and performance Bob Collier, University of Arizona The role of energy balance and metabolism on reproduction of dairy cows Ron Butler, Cornell University The role of liver metabolism during transition on postpartum health and performance Shawn Donkin, Purdue University Importance of N recycling to beef cattle grazing low-protein forages Evan Titgemeyer, Kansas State University Nutritional practices to reduce environmental impact of grazing beef cattle Andy Cole, USDA Bushland TX A microbiologist’s view on improving nutrient utilization in ruminants T. G. Nagaraja, Kansas State University Forage digestibility: the intersection of cell wall lignification and plant tissue anatomy Hans Jung, USDA St. Paul MN Role of K on rumen fermentation and milk fat synthesis Tom Jenkins, Clemson University -
2009 - 2011
22nd Symposium, February 1-2, 2011
Increasing Efficiency of Nutrient Use to Enhance Profit and Environmental Stewardship Michael J. VandeHaar, Michigan State University Measuring Feed Efficiency - Why & How on the Back of a Napkin Robert C. Fry, Atlantic Dairy Management Services Nutritional Implications of Altering the Dry Period Length Ric R. Grummer, Balchem Corp. Revisiting Negative Dietary Cation-Anion Difference Balancing for Prepartum Cows and its Impact on Hypocalcaemia and Performance Elliot Block, Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition Balancing the Acute Phase Response during the Transition Period: Impacts on Performance and Health Barry J. Bradford, Kansas State University Liquid Feeds and Sugars in Diets for Dairy Cattle Jeffrey L. Firkins, The Ohio State University Manipulation of the Dietary N-Fractions to Improve Ruminal Microbial Synthesis and Yield Glen A. Broderick, Agricultural Research Service, USDA Mechanisms of Acid Absorption in the Rumen and Impacts on Subacute Rumen Acidosis Gregory B. Penner, University of Saskatchewan The Impact of Improving NDF Digestibility of Corn Silage on Dairy Cow Performance Masahito Oba, University of Alberta Manipulation of the Rumen Microbial Environment to Improve Performance of Beef Cattle Nicolas DiLorenzo, University of Florida Maternal Plane of Nutrition and Impact on the Offspring J. S. Caton, North Dakota State University Strategic Supplementation of Beef Cows to Correct for Nutritional Imbalances Matt Hersom, University of Florida 2011 Proceedings, 22nd Annual Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium 21st Symposium, February 2-3, 2010
Impact of Selection for Residual Feed Intake on Forage Intake by Beef Cows and Feed Efficiency of Progeny Monty Kerley, University of Missouri Feeding Behavior, Feed Selection and Risk of Digestive Problems in Dairy Cattle Trevor DeVries, University of Guelph Cattle Behavior and Implications to Performance and Health John Huxley, University of Nottingham Feeding Transgenic Feedstuffs to Cattle Gary Hartnell, Monsanto Feeding Low Starch Diets to Lactating Dairy Cows Heather Dann, Miner Agricultura Research Institute Forage Evaluation and Quality in Florida João Vendramini, University of Florida Nutritional Strategies for Replacement Dairy Heifers Jud Heinrichs, Pennsylvania State University Efficiency of Cattle Production and its Carbon Footprint Dale Bauman, Cornell University Essential of Fatty Acids in Ruminant Diets Don Palmquist, The Ohio State University Chromium Supplementation in Cattle Diets Jerry Spears, North Carolina State University Supplemental Antioxidants to Enhance Fertility in Cattle Peter Hansen, University of Florida 20th Symposium, February 10-11, 2009
Managing Milk Fat Depression: Interactions of Ionophores, Fat Supplements, and other Risk Factors Tom Jenkins, Clemson University Using Dietary Additives to Manipulate Rumen Fermentation and Improve Nutrient Utilization and Animal Performance Gbola Adesogan, University of Florida The Strategic Use of Ruminally Protected Amino Acids in Dairy Nutrition Robert Patton, Nittany Dairy Nutrition Inc Relationship Between Nutrition and Reproduction in Beef Cows Cliff Lamb, University of Florida Influences of Fatty Acid Supplementation on Reproduction of Grazing Beef Cows Bret Hess, University of Wyoming Feeding n-6 and n-3 Fatty Acids to Dairy Cows: Effects on Immunity, Fertility and Lactation Flavio Silvestre, University of Florida Early Life Management and Long-Term Productivity of Dairy Calves Mike Van Amburgh, Cornell University Nutritional Regulation of Precocious Puberty in Beef Heifers Michael Day, The Ohio State University Feed-Restriction Programs for Growing Heifers Al Kertz, Andhil Nutrition Nutritional Control of Feed Intake in Dairy Cattle Mike Allen, Michigan State University Feeding Rumininally-Protected Choline to Transition Dairy Cows Jose Santos, University of Florida -
2006 - 2008
19th Symposium, January 29-30, 2008
Glycerol and Other Energy Sources for Metabolism and Production of Transition Dairy Cows Arnold R. Hippen, South Dakota State University The Effects of Heat Stress on Production, Metabolism and Energetics of Lactating and Growing Cattle Lance Baumgard, University of Arizona Bringing Feed Efficiency Technologies to the Beef Industry: Challenges and Opportunities Gordon Carstens, Texas A&M University Can Nutrient Synchrony Affect Performance of Forage-Fed Cattle? Matt Hersom, University of Florida Corn Silage – Facts, Fantasies and the Future Fred Owens, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Recent Advances in Bacterial Silage Inoculate Technology Adegbola Adesogan, University of Florida Gossypol Intake from Cottonseed Feedstuffs – A Performance Concern for Ruminants? José Santos, University of Florida Utilization of Whole Cottonseed and Hay in Beef Cow Diets Gary Hill, University of Georgia Alternative Feeds for Beef Cattle During Periods of Low Forage Availability Matt Poore, North Carolina State University Influence of Dietary Plasma Proteins on Supporting Animal Immunity Systems Joy Campbell, APC Inc. Immune System Responses to Diseases/Disorders in the Dairy Animal and Potential Effects of Essential Fatty Acids Charles Staples, University of Florida 18th Symposium, January 30-31, 2007
Dietary Energy Density for the Close-Up Dry Cow – Postpartum Performance Gabriella Varga, The Pennsylvania State University Ruminal Acidosis in Dairy Cows: Balancing Physically Effective Fiber With Starch Availability Karen Beauchemin, Agric. and Agri-Food Canada Nutritional Strategies to Enhance Immunity During the Transition Period of Dairy Cows Matt Waldron, University of Vermont Vitamins and Minerals Functioning as Antioxidants with Supplementation Considerations Lee McDowell, University of Florida Effect of Selenium Source on Production, Reproduction, and Immunity of Lactating Dairy Cows William Thatcher, University of Florida Effects of Pre-shipping Management on the Performance of Florida Beef Calves in the Receiving Feedlot John Arthington, University of Florida Strategic Addition of Dietary Fibrolytic Enzymes for Improved Performance of Lactating Dairy Cows Gbola Adesogan, University of Florida Use of Milk or Blood Urea Nitrogen to Identify Feed Management Inefficiencies and Estimate Nitrogen Excretion by Dairy Cattle and Other Animals Rick Kohn, University of Maryland Strategies, Benefits, and Challenges of Feeding Ethanol Byproducts to Dairy and Beef Cattle David Schingoethe, South Dakota State University Nutrition and Management During Gestation: Impacts on Lifelong Performance Joel Caton, North Dakota State University Do Grazing Beef Cows Benefit From Supplemental Anionic Salts? Matt Hersom, University of Florida 17th Symposium, February 1-2, 2006
Strategic Manipulation of RDP and RUP Supply to Meet the Protein Needs of Beef Cows Alfredo DiCostanzo, University of Minnesota Improving Nitrogen Utilization in the Rumen of the Lactating Dairy Cow Glen Broderick, U.S. Dairy Forage Res. Center The Role of Amino Acid Nutrition in Milk Yield and Milk Components Brian Bequette, University of Maryland Milking Them for All They’re Worth David Zartman, The Ohio State University Encapsulating Nutrients to Improve Nitrogen Utilization and Reproduction Steven Emanuele, Balchem Corporation A Factorial Approach to Energy Supplementation for Grazing Beef Cattle Matt Hersom, University of Florida Trace Mineral Nutrition and Immune Competence in Cattle John Arthington, University of Florida Nutritional and Metabolic Effects on the Immune Competence of the Periparturient Cow Jesse Goff, National Animal Disease Center Uses and Abuses of Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy for Feed Analyses Dan Undersander, University of Wisconsin Factors Affecting Corn Silage Quality in Hot and Humid Climates Gbola Adesogan, University of Florida Milk Fat Depression in Dairy Cows - Influence of Supplemental Fats Charles Staples, University of Florida -
2003 - 2005
16th Symposium, February 1-2, 2005
Formulating Diets with Optimum Cation-Anion Difference for Lactating Dairy Cows David Beede, Michigan State University Bioavailability and Antagonists of Trace Minerals in Ruminant Metabolism David Ledoux, Marcia Shannon, U. of Missouri Selenium Toxicity for Ruminants - Paranoia or Precaution L. R. McDowell et al., University of Florida Effect of Rumensin on Performance Parameters of Lactating Dairy Cows Nine-trial Registration Summary Elvin Thomas et al., Elanco Animal Health Phase-Feeding the Beef Herd for Improved Feed Utilization Matt Hersom, University of Florida Predicting Forage Intake by Grazing Ruminants Sam Coleman, USDA-ARS-STARS, Brooksville Improving Forage Quality and Animal Performance with Fibrolytic Enzymes A. T. Adesogan, University of Florida Randomness Rules: Living with Variation in the Nutrient Composition of Concentrate Feeds William Weiss, The Ohio State University Molds and Mycotoxins in Feedstuffs - Prevention and Treatment L. W. Whitlow, W. M. Hagler, Jr., NC State U. Glucose Balance in Cattle C. K. Reynolds, The Ohio State University Fat and Fat-Soluble Vitamin Supplementation for Improving Reproduction of the Dairy Cow C. R. Staples et al., University of Florida 15th Symposium, January 22-23, 2004
Terra Incognita: Updates on Feeding Nonfiber Carbohydrates to Dairy Cows (Yes, It Does Matter) Mary Beth Hall, University of Florida Amino Acid Balancing in the Context of Metabolizable and Rumen Undegradable Protein Requirements Charles Schwab, University of New Hampshire Residual Feed Intake and Feed Efficiency: Differences and Implications Erasmus Okine, University of Alberta Residual Feed Intake: Animal Performance, Carcass Quality, and Body Composition Erasmus Okine, University of Alberta Challenges of Meeting Cow Demands for Omega Fatty Acids Thomas Jenkins, Clemson University Optimizing the Transition Cow Management System on Commercial Dairy Farms Thomas Overton, Cornell University Recent Insights into Ruminant Immune Function: Effects of Stress and of Immunostimulatory Feed Products Neil Forsberg, Oregon State University Bargains and Rip-Offs: Assessing the Economic Value of Feedstuffs Using Market Prices Normand St-Pierre, The Ohio State University Managing Phosphorus, Cattle, and the Land: Results of the Buck Island Project John Arthington, University of Florida 14th Symposium, January 16-17, 2003
Impact of Vitreousness, Processing, and Chop Length on the Utilization of Corn Silage by Dairy Cows Randy Shaver Cow Comfort and New Barns: the Latest in Florida Dave Bray, Roger Natzke, Ray Buckland The Forage Analysis Laboratory – Partner or Antagonist? Ralph Ward What You Feed vs. What You Get: Feed Efficiency as An Evaluation Tool Mary Beth Hall Hello to Trans-Fatty Acids and Good-Bye to Fatty Liver in Dairy Cattle Lokenga Badinga, Kurt Selberg, Charles Staples Copper Antagonists in Cattle Nutrition John Arthington Trace Mineral Ingredients: Manufacturing, Quality Concerns, Bioavailability, and Formulation Tim Costigan Monitoring Postpartum Health in Dairy Cows Carlos Risco Techniques to Reduce Free-Choice Liquid Supplement Consumption in Beef Cattle Paul Davis, William Kunkle, and John Arthington -
2000 - 2002
13th Symposium, January 10-11, 2002
Overview and Application of the 2001 NRC Energy System William Weiss Relative Forage Quality: An Alternative to Relative Feed Value And Quality Index John Moore What are Feeds Worth?: A Critical Evaluation of Nutritive Value Methods Adegbola Adesogan Developing New Specialty Grains for Ruminants Fred Owens Feeding Fatty Acids For Fertility Charles Staples Selenium Availability and Methods of Selenium Supplementation For Grazing Ruminants Lee McDowell Mineral Supplementation in the Grazing Cow Herd John Arthington Overview of Mineral Nutrition in Cattle: The Dairy and Beef NRC Jerry Spears Vitamin Stability in Premixes and Feed Mike Coelho Working With Sugars and Molasses Mary Beth Hall 12th Symposium, January 11-12, 2001
Use of Economical Fat Sources in Molasses-Based Supplements Fed to Grazing Beef Cattle in South Florida Findlay Pate Conjugated Linoleic Acid: More Than an Anticancer Factor Lokenga Badinga Direct-Fed Microbials For Dairy Cattle Limin Kung Enzymes For Lactating Dairy Cows: New Theories and Applications Limin Kung How Should We Formulate For Non-NDF Carbohydrates? Mary Beth Hall Effect of Using High Molybdenum Biosolids (Sludge) as Fertilizers on Copper Status of Beef Cattle Lee McDowell Biotin, Hoof Health and Milk Production in Dairy Cows William Seymour Technologies For Delivering Passive Immunity to Newborn Calves John Arthington Factors Affecting Calf Livability Danny Simms Harvesting, Storing and Feeding Forages as Round Bale Silage William Kunkle 11th Symposium, January 13-14, 2000
Societal and Legislative Challenges for Animal Agriculture R.G. Zimbelman Unsaturated Fats: the Rumen and Beyond C.R. Staples, S.L. Boken, W.W. Thatcher Ration Management: Impacts and Consequences on Performance S. Stokes, G. Bethard Effects of Carbohydrate Source, Feed Additives and Feeding Systems on Response to Supplements for Beef Cattle Fed Forage Based Diets W.E. Kunkle, J.T. Moore, et al. Planning and Conducting Successful Field Trials to Test Product Effects on Animal Performance H.H. Van Horn, C.J. Wilcox, et al. Effect of Nitrogen Fertilization and Harvest Date on Forage Quality Factors and Protein Fractions C.R. Johnson, B.A. Reiling, et al. Defining Mineral Requirements of the Dairy Cow: Why One Size Does Not Fit All J.P. Goff Optimizing Immune Competence Through Nutrition J.D. Arthington Physically Effective NDF and Its Use in Formulating Dairy Rations D.R. Mertens High Starch Rations for Ruminant Production G.B. Huntington Cotton Seed Hulls: Working With a Novel Fiber Source M.B. Hall, A. Akinydoe -
1995 - 1999
10th Symposium, January 14-15, 1999
Commercialization of Biotechnology in Agriculture C.A. Baile Feed Ingredient Factors Influencing Intestinal Amino Acid Supply in Ruminants N. Merchen, F. Orias Is Methionine First Limiting Amino Acid for Growing Cattle Fed Forages? W.E. Kunkle, D.I. Hopkins Managing Energy Reserves to Optimize Reproduction R.P. Lemenager, D.D. Buskirk Options in Managing Manure Phosphorus H.H. Van Horn Dietary Phosphorus, Phosphorus Excretion, and Environmental Concerns H.R. Conrad Mycotoxins in Silage: a Silent Loss in Profit A. Gotlieb Corn Silage for the South: Management and New Technology D.L. Wright Design, Selection, and Use of TMR Mixers D.W. Kammel Management Strategies Against Acidosis M.B. Hall 9th Symposium, January 15-16, 1998
Plant Biotechnology: a Progress Report and a Look Ahead M. Cline Current Concepts in Feeding Dairy Replacements M.J. Vandehaar Identifying Ration Components and Their Adequacy when Optimizing Production Performance P. Chandler Bioavailability of Organic Forms of the Micronutrients C. Ammerman, P.R. Henry, R. Miles Opportunities to Increase the Contribution of Peptides to Metabolize Protein D.B. Bates The Problem of Mycotoxins in Feedstuffs B. Harris Productive and Reproductive Responses of Holstein Cows Fed Whole Cottonseeds and Given Reduced Doses of bST C.R. Staples, H.H. Van Horn, et al. Nutritional Management of Dairy Cows During the Transition Period J.K. Drackley Making Nutritional Sense of Nonstructural Carbohydrates M. B. Hall Supplemental Protein Sources for Grazing Beef Cattle R.C. Cochran, H.H. Koster, et al. Global Issues Surrounding BSE G.G. Pearl 8th Symposium, January 16-17, 1997
Maximizing Milk Production or Minimizing Cost Using Byproduct Feedstuffs H.H. Van Horn Supplemental Organic Chromium for Beef and Dairy Cattle D.N. Mowat Use of Copper Proteinates and Copper Lysine in Animal Feeding Programs R. Hemken Update on Bun and Mun as a Guide for Protein Supplementation in Cattle A. Hammond Balancing Diets for Dairy Cattle During Heat Stress Conditions J. West Recent Research on Liquid Supplements for Beef Cattle B. Kunkle A Rancher's Focus on Cost Effective Management C. Quinn Proposed Mechanisms for Enzymes as Modifiers of Ruminal Fermentation J. Newbold 7th Symposium, January 11-12, 1996
Management Strategies for Posilac use of Dairy Herds R.J. Collier, B.C Housewright A Nutritional Perspective on Reproductive Management J. Spain Effect of Feeding a Ruminant Grade Menhanden Fish Meal on Productive and Reproductive Performance of Lactating Dairy Cows J.M. Burke, C.R. Staples, et. al Value of Fat in Liquid Feed F. M. Pate Liquid and Dry Supplements for Grazing Beef Cattle J.E. Moore, J.G.P. Bowman, W.E. Kunkle Effect of Molasses & Sugar Supplements on Rumen Fermentation and Animal Performance S. M. Emanuele Animal Protein Byproducts and Byproduct Blends for Dairy Cattle H.H. Van Horn Amino Acids & Their Application in Formulating Diets for Cattle C.G. Schwab Improving Disease Resistance with Nutrients that Bolster the Immune System J.W. Spears Feet and Leg Problems in Dairy Cattle J.K. Shearer Benefits of Supplemental Vitamin E Including Relationship to Gossypol L.R. McDowell, J. Velasquez-Pereira, et al. 6th Symposium, January 12-13, 1995
Situation Analysis: First Year of Bovine Somatotropin Availability to the Dairy Producer – An Opinion of One J.W. Lauderdale What’s New Growth Standards for Dairy Heifers? H.H. Head Using Different Management Systems for Raising Dairy Heifers J.D. Quigley Applying New Strategies for Raising Beef Heifers W.E. Kunkle, R.S. Sand, P. Garces-Yepez Chromium as an Essential Mineral Element for Domestic Animals C.B. Ammerman, P.R. Henry Immune Responses Affected by Micronutrients C.F. Nockels Improving Forage Supplementation Programs for Beef Cattle J.E. Moore, W.E. Kunkle Identifying the Effective Fiber Value of Whiskey Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles in Lactating Dairy Cows Diets C.R. Staples, B.S. Oldick, et al. Optimizing Carbohydrate Fermentation in the Rumen W.H. Hoover, T.K. Miller How to Use Good Feed Bunk Management Practices A.B. Johnson Potassium Requirements for Cow-Calf Operations T.L. Stanton The Cation-Anion Difference Concept: Where Are We Now? P.W. Joyce -
1990 - 1994
5th Symposium, January 12-13, 1994
Update on Feed Composition Tables L.L. Berger Considerations for Using By-Products Feedstuffs in the Southeast J. West Body Energy Reserves at Puberty in Beef Heifers C.C. Chase, R.B. Simpson, et al. Feeding Strategies During Hot Weather J.T. Huber Economic Effects of Whole Cottonseed & Supplemental Tallow on Lactation when Fed with Different Forages H.H. Van Horn, B. Harris, A.L. Adams The Role of Probiotics in Dairy Cattle Diets B. Harris Jr. An Update on Iron and Selenium in Animal Nutrition C.B. Ammerman, P.R. Henry Identifying Copper Deficiencies Under Field Conditions D.B. Herd The Role of Copper and Other Mineral Proteinates in Ruminant Diets R.W. Hemken Protein Levels and Sources in Molasses for Growing Cattle W.E. Kunkle, D.A. Stateler, et al. 4th Symposium, January 13-14, 1993
Optimizing Ruminal Fermentation to Maximize Amino Acid Availability J. Clark Selecting Different Feedstuffs to Provide the Undegraded Intake Protein Needs of High Producing Dairy Cows H.H. Van Horn, B. Harris Manipulating Nonstructural & Structural Carbohydrates in Rations for Dairy Cattle J. Nocek Protein Intake and Reproductive Performance of Dairy Cows: a Review, a Suggested Mechanism, and Blood and Milk Urea Measurements C.R. Staples, C. Garcia-Bojalil, et al. Interactions of Nutrition with Reproductive Performance in the Southeast L.M. Rutter Immune Responses to Proper Nutritional Management N.A. Cole Utilization of Soybean Hulls in Supplementation Programs for Beef Cattle W. Brown, J. Weigel Vitamin E and Selenium for Ruminants S.N. Williams, T.M. Frye, et al. Strategies for Predicting the First Limiting Nutrient for Grazing Cattle T. Klopfenstein Understanding Gossypol Toxicity Problems in Feeding Cotton by-Products to Ruminant Livestock C.A. Risco Formulation Strategies for Cation-Anion Difference in Diet of Late Pregnant Cows D.K. Beede 3rd Symposium, January 23-24, 1992
Potential Use of Escape Protein for Grazing Cattle D. Hutcheson Use of Blood Urea Nitrogen Concentration to Guide Protein Supplementation in Cattle A. Hammond The Role of Bypass Protein in Supplying Amino Acids Needs of Lactating Cows H.H. Van Horn, W.J. Powers Matching Protein and Energy Supplements to Forage Quality J. Moore Managing Factors that Affect the Production and Utilization of Quality Forages W. Kautz Microbial Feed Additives for Dairy Cattle B. Perkins Optimizing Macro Mineral Nutrition: Pre and Post Calving P. Chandler Reproductive Performance as Affected by Nutrition and Environment J.H. Britt The Influence of Forage Type on the Production Response of Lactating Dairy Cows Supplement with Different Types of Dietary Fat W.A. Smith, B. Harris Jr. Laminitis: a Major Cause of Lameness in Florida Dairy Cattle J.K. Shearer, E. Bernal Nutra-Merge: a Simplified Computerized Ration Formulation Program for Beef and Dairy Cattle D. Cross 2nd Symposium, January 23-24, 1991
Chelated Trace Minerals in Ruminant Nutrition J. Spears Feeding Early Lactation Cows for Maximum Performance M. Allen Factors Affecting Protein and Solids-not-Fat (SNF) Content of Milk J. Van Horn, K.C. Bachman Interrelationships of Dietary Sodium, Potassium, and Chlorine and Cation- Anion Differences in Lactation W.K. Sanchez, D.K. Beede Phosphorus Utilization and Availability it’s Affect on Production and Reproduction D. Whittington Update on Vitamin E and Selenium Nutrition for Ruminants L. McDowell, S. Williams Use of Yeast Products in Dairy Cattle J. Wohlt Feeding Molasses Slurries to Cattle F.M. Pate Update on the use of NIRS in Establishing Feeding Values for Forages and Concentrates W.F. Brown Feeding Brood Cows at Differing Ages for Desired Body Composition W.E. Kunkle, R.S. Sand, D.O. Rae, Effect of Increasing Dietary Fat Content on Production and Fertility of Early Postpartum Cows C.R. Staples, W. Thatcher et al. 1st Symposium, January 23-24, 1990
Agricultural Adjustments in the 90’s or "If Cows Eat Wild Onions, Will The Milk Taste Bad?" J. B. Rowe Feeding for Production of Milk Components R.S. Emery Practical Applications of Potassium in Cation-Anion Balancing of Ruminant Rations D.P. Hutchenon Bioavailability of Supplemental Trace Minerals as Estimated by Tissue Accumulation C.B. Ammerman, R.D. Miles, P.R. Henry Using Molasses and Protein Supplements for Grazing Beef Cattle W.E. Kunkle, D.B. Bates Use of Molasses as a Vehicle for Liquid Supplementation of Nutrients in Total Mixed Dairy Rations A. Lane Concepts for Maximizing Microbial Protein Synthesis and Bypass Protein Utilization D.B. Bates, S.C. Denham Dietary Electrolyte Balance and Anionic Diets for Dairy Cows in Late Gestation D.K. Beede, W.K. Sanchez, C. Wang Comparative Value of Grass Silage and Corn Silage as Forages for cow and Heifer Diet C.R. Staples Use of Direct-Fed Microbials and Enzymes in Ruminant Rations L. Kung, Jr. Feeding for Maximum Milk Production and Reproductive Performance B. Harris, Jr.