Join other feed industry representatives, agriservice professionals, veterinarians.
2026 Herd Health and Nutrition Conference
- Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Registration is still open for the Herd Health and Nutrition Conference, which will be held March 31, 2026, at the Doubletree by Hilton in East Syracuse, New York. Presented by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY and the Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance (NEAFA), the conference delivers valuable insights and research updates related to dairy herd health and nutrition management.
Leading researchers, industry professionals and dairy producers will present new research and practical strategies that reveal how the modern dairy cow is advancing and how management must adapt alongside her. This annual event is ideal for dairy professionals, feed industry representatives, veterinarians and dairy producers.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early for a networking breakfast with speakers and sponsors, followed by a full day of educational sessions. Presentations include:
Harnessing individual cow traits and responses in automated milking systems - Trevor DeVries, University of Guelph
Fatty acids and milk components with emphasis on milk fat - Kevin Harvatine, Penn State University
Beyond the basics: Cutting-edge silage strategies that will change your season - Michelle Chang-Der Bedrosian, Animix
The economics of dairy components - Chuck Nicholson, Penn State University
Feeding the future dairy cow - Mike Van Amburgh, Cornell University
Feeding and managing for high components - Panel discussion
Fee
$25 per person
Register
Contact
Heather Darrow
Conference Coordinator Animal Science
hh96@cornell.edu
Last updated March 25, 2026