Wednesday, Oct. 1
The Tanbark at World Dairy Expo
Madison, Wis., and Online
Doors open at 7:30 a.m., Program 8 to 11:30 a.m.
Dairy producers and genetic enthusiasts are invited to join the 2025 CDCB Industry Meeting. Registration is now open.
Taking place on Wed., Oct. 1, at World Dairy Expo, this is a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about advanced research and new traits on the horizon. In addition, a producer panel will feature discussion on genetic program metrics and insights. The event will also be available via livestream, with the link
Agenda
- 7:30-8:00 a.m.
Doors open and hospitality
- 8:00 a.m.
Welcome
Jay Weiker, CDCB Chair
- 8:05 a.m.
CDCB Annual Report
João Dürr, Ph.D., CDCB CEO
- 8:20 a.m.
Calculating Milking Speed (MSPD) PTAs Using Sensor Data
Kristen Gaddis, Ph.D., CDCB Geneticist
- 8:40 a.m.
Genetic Tools for Healthier Calves
John Cole, Ph.D., CDCB Chief Research and Development Officer, CDCB
- 9:00 a.m.
Improving the Wheels on the Car – Hoof Health and Mobility
Ashley Ling, Ph.D., CDCB Geneticist
- 9:20 a.m.
Refreshment Break
- 9:50 a.m.
Modern Herds, Modern Hurdles: Aligning Fertility Evaluations
Taylor McWhorter, Ph.D., CDCB Geneticist
- 10:25 a.m.
Additional Research in Progress and Traits of the Future
John B. Cole, Ph.D., CDCB Chief Research and Development Officer
- 10:35 a.m.
Cows Can Live Longer – Should We Be Letting Them?
Albert De Vries, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Animal Science, University of Florida
- 10:45 a.m
Producer Panel: Cows Can Live Longer – Are We Letting Them?
Kristen Metcalf, Glacier Edge Dairy, Milton, Wis.; Eric Grotegut, Grotegut Dairy, Newton, Wis.; Glenn Kline, Y Run Farms LLC, Troy, Penn.
- 11:25 a.m.
Closing Comments & Adjourn
João Dürr, PhD, CDCB CEO
Learn more about the program and speakers.
Walk-ins are welcome, but we encourage you to register now to assist with planning. We look forward to seeing you at this important event!
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