Symposia Sessions
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- Monday, July 20, 2026
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8:00 AM - 11:45 AM CT
Ruminant Nutrition Symposium: Considerations for Replacement FemalesChair: – Louisiana State University
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8:00 AM - 11:45 AM CT
Ruminant Nutrition Symposium: Considerations for Replacement FemalesLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B
Chair: – Louisiana State University
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8:05 AM - 8:50 AM CT
6 - Nutritional Strategies and Metabolic Imprinting for Bos Indicus-influenced Beef HeifersLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B
Presenting Author: – University of Florida, IFAS/Range Cattle Research and Education Center
Author: – University of Florida, IFAS/Range Cattle Research and Education Center
Author: – University of Florida | IFAS, Range Cattle Research and Education Center
Author: – Virginia Tech
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8:50 AM - 9:35 AM CT
7 - Nutritional Strategies for Improving Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Dairy Replacement HeifersLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B
Presenting Author: – University of Thessaly
Author: – University of Thessaly
Author: – University of Thessaly
Author: – University of Thessaly
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9:50 AM - 10:35 AM CT
8 - Long-term Impacts of Short-term Feeding Decisions on Female RuminantsLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B
Presenting Author: – Center for Nutrition and Pregnancy and Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, United States
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10:35 AM - 11:20 AM CT
9 - The role of early life nutrition in the biological programming of growth and reproductive development of female ruminant livestock speciesLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B
Presenting Author: – Teagasc
Author: – University of Galway
Author: – University College Dublin
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11:20 AM - 11:45 AM CT
Ruminant Nutrition Symposium Panel DiscussionLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom B
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
Genetics SymposiumCo-Chair: – Michigan State University
Co-Chair: – Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, Department of Animal Bioscience, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
Genetics SymposiumLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A
Co-Chair: – Michigan State University
Co-Chair: – Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, Department of Animal Bioscience, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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8:00 AM - 8:10 AM CT
Genetics Symposium IntroductionLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A
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8:10 AM - 9:00 AM CT
1 - What Has the past 45 Years Told Me About the Future of Animal Breeding and Genetics?Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A
Presenting Author: – University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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9:00 AM - 9:40 AM CT
2 - Swine genetics in the era of complete genomes and pangenomesLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A
Presenting Author: – Michigan State University
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9:40 AM - 10:00 AM CT
Genetics Symposium BreakLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A
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10:00 AM - 10:40 AM CT
3 - Inter and Trans Generational Effects for Inferring Epigenetic Inheritance: Present Knowledge and PerspectivesLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A
Presenting Author: – University of Sassari
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10:40 AM - 11:20 AM CT
4 - Advancing in Vitro Embryo and Calf Production with the Power of Multiomics and Systems BiologyLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A
Presenting Author: – Aarhus University
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11:20 AM - 12:00 PM CT
5 - Genetic Resources for Improved Functional Insights and Prediction of Relevant Traits in LivestockLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom A
Presenting Author: – University of Idaho
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1:30 PM - 4:30 PM CT
CSAS Symposium 1: Advances in Sustainable Ruminant and Non‑Ruminant Animal Production - Sponsored by Canadian Society of Animal ScienceChair: – Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan
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1:30 PM - 4:30 PM CT
CSAS Symposium 1: Advances in Sustainable Ruminant and Non‑Ruminant Animal Production - Sponsored by Canadian Society of Animal ScienceLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C
Chair: – Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan
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1:30 PM - 1:35 PM CT
CSAS Symposium 1 IntroductionLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C
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1:35 PM - 2:10 PM CT
58 - Building Blocks: Nutrition, Critical Thinking and Training the Next Generation of Animal NutritionistsLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C
Presenting Author: – Dalhousie University
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2:10 PM - 2:45 PM CT
59 - Leveraging Functional Ingredients to Improve Gut Health and Resilience in Monogastric SystemsLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C
Presenting Author: – University of Saskatchewan
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2:45 PM - 3:15 PM CT
CSAS Symposium 1 BreakLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C
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3:15 PM - 3:50 PM CT
60 - Forage and Grazing Strategies to Enhance Efficiency and Sustainability in Canadian Livestock SystemsLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C
Presenting Author: – University of Alberta
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3:50 PM - 4:25 PM CT
61 - Enriching Early Life to Promote the Co-development of Microbiome and Immune System in Neonatal CalvesLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom C
Presenting Author: – University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
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1:30 PM - 5:15 PM CT
Beef and Dairy Symposium: New Concepts to Mitigate Stress and Optimize Productivity in Beef and Dairy Systems - Sponsored by FERA DiagnosticsChair: – Texas A&M University
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1:30 PM - 5:15 PM CT
Beef and Dairy Symposium: New Concepts to Mitigate Stress and Optimize Productivity in Beef and Dairy Systems - Sponsored by FERA DiagnosticsLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D
Chair: – Texas A&M University
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1:30 PM - 1:35 PM CT
Beef and Dairy Symposium IntroductionLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D
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1:35 PM - 2:20 PM CT
62 - The Effects of Stress in Dairy Cattle and the Role of Maternal Bovine Appeasing SubstanceLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D
Presenting Author: – Finger Lakes Farm Vets and consulting vet for FERA Diagnostics and Biologicals
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2:20 PM - 3:05 PM CT
63 - Research-based Solutions to Minimize Stress and Improve Production Efficiency in Dairy OperationsLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D
Presenting Author: – University of Florida
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3:05 PM - 3:20 PM CT
Beef and Dairy Symposium BreakLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D
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3:20 PM - 4:05 PM CT
64 - Adoption of Research-based Stockmanship Practices to Reduce Stress and Improve Welfare, Health, and Productivity in Beef Production SystemsLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D
Presenting Author: – Production Animal Consultation
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4:05 PM - 4:50 PM CT
65 - Research-based Strategies to Minimize Stress and Improve Production Efficiency in Beef Cattle: The Maternal Bovine Appeasing SubstanceLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D
Presenting Author: – Texas A&M University
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4:50 PM - 5:15 PM CT
Beef and Dairy Symposium ClosingLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Ballroom D
Presenting Author: – FERA Diagnostics and Biologicals
