Knowledge Nook sessions give WDE attendees latest scoop on technology and products
World Dairy Expo’s participating companies will showcase their latest research, products and services during new educational Knowledge Nook Sessions benefiting both attendees and companies, alike. The sessions will be presented daily in the Knowledge Nook, located in the atrium of the Exhibition Hall, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
The following is the list of 2019 Knowledge Nook Sessions and their sponsors. Be sure to stop by the Knowledge Nook sessions as they provide you with a front-row seat to the latest the dairy industry has to offer.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1
10:30 a.m. — Keep your animals moving
Brad Ingram, Vettec, Inc.
Presented by: Vettec, Inc.
11:30 a.m. — Growing your business for generations to come: Are we shaping the right model?
Francisco Rodriguez, DeLaval, Inc.
Presented by: DeLaval, Inc.
12:30 p.m. — Labor issues and animal welfare: Are milking robots part of the solution?
Jouni Pitkäranta and Virpi Kurkela, DVM, 4dBarn
Presented by: 4dBarn
1:30 p.m. — Essential microbial support: Improving health and performance with probiotics
Dr. Mike Hutjens, University of Illinois
Presented by: Chr. Hansen
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
9:30 a.m. — Evolution of hybrid alfalfa and what's next
Sara Hendrickson and Chad Staudinger, Dairyland Seed; Steve Wagner, Corteva Agriscience
Presented by: Dairyland Seed
10:30 a.m. — Better haymaking: Greater ROI and feed quality for dairy pperations through denser bales
Jordan Milewski, New Holland
Presented by: New Holland
11:30 a.m. — Herd insights brought to life with augmented reality
Roxie Muller, Nedap Livestock Management
Presented by: Nedap Livestock Management
12:30 p.m. — Colostrum for so many OTHER reasons
Dr. Rick Dumm, DVM
Presented by: Dairy Tech, Inc.
1:30 p.m. — Managing and marketing dairy crossbreds
Dr. Grant Crawford, Merck Animal Health
Presented by: Merck Animal Health
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
9:30 a.m. — Colostrum for so many OTHER reasons
Dr. Rick Dumm, DVM
Presented by: Dairy Tech, Inc.
10:30 a.m. — Estrotect breeding indicators: A new reproduction management tool
Dr. Ky Pohler, Texas A&M University
Presented by: Estrotect
11:30 a.m. — Phixup: An innovative and natural way to maintain optimum ruminal conditions
Rodrigo Araujo de Souza, Timab Magnesium USA
Presented by: Timab Magnesium USA
12:30 p.m.
Starting calves with force: Lifetime health and production begin on day One
Dr. David P. Casper, Furst-McNess Company
Presented by: Furst-McNess Company
1:30 p.m.
Acoustic Pulse Technology: Increasing milk yield and treating mastitis free of antibiotics
Dr. Gabriel Leitner PHD, Armenta
Presented by: Armenta
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
9:30 a.m. — Colostrum for so many OTHER reasons
Dr. Rick Dumm, DVM
Presented by: Dairy Tech, Inc.
10:30 a.m. — Starting calves with force:Lifetime health and production begin on day one
Dr. David P. Casper, Furst-McNess Company
Presented by: Furst-McNess Company
11:30 a.m. — Microbial inoculation improves silage aerobic stability after short-term fermentation: Fact or fiction?
Dr. Luiz Ferraretto, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida
Presented by: Chr. Hanson
12:30 p.m. — Component production: Is your herd efficiency up to par?
Dr. Hank Spencer, Cargill Animal Nutrition
Presented by: Cargill Animal Health
1:30 p.m. — Managing and marketing dairy crossbreds
Dr. Grant Crawford, Merck Animal Health
Presented by: Merck Animal Health
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
9:30 a.m. — Simplified farm data management with UNIFORM
Shawnna Finnerty, UNIFORM-Agri
Presented by: UNIFROM–Agri
10:30 a.m. — DeLaval: 360 degree interactive virtual facility tours
Jeff Prashaw, DeLaval, Inc.
Presented by: DeLaval, Inc.
The 53rd World Dairy Expo runs from Oct. 1-5, 2019, and features world’s largest dairy-focused trade show, dairy and forage seminars, a world-class dairy cattle show and more.