2024 DCHA Annual Conference Trade Show Information
Información de la Feria Comercial de la Conferencia Anual DCHA 2024
2024 DCHA Conference Agenda
2024 DCHA Programa de Conferencia
ALL sessions will have live Spanish interpretation
TODAS las sesiones contarán con interpretación en vivo al español
- Tuesday, April 9
- Wednesday, April 10
- Thursday, April 11
- Martes, 9 de abril
- Miércoles, 10 de abril
- Jueves, 11 de abril
All times listed are Mountain time.
6:30 a.m
Registration opens
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
OPTIONAL TOURS
Ault, Colorado
Feldpausch Holsteins
Fort Morgan, Colorado
Five Rivers Cattle Feeding
Kersey, Colorado
1:00 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.
PRE-CONFERENCE SPANISH SESSIONS
Leadership Tailwinds and Headwind
Rodolfo Nava, NM NewCan
Sponsored by Elanco
2:00 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.
PRE-CONFERENCE SPANISH SESSIONS
Science-backed Evidence: Colostrum Management
Dr. Lautaro Rostoll Cangiano, UW Madison
3:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS
The Use of Essential Oils and Oligosaccharides in Neonatal Calves
Dr. David Casper, Ralco, Inc. Senior Dairy Nutritionist
Sponsored by Ralco
4:00 p.m. – 4:55 p.m.
PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS
Crypto? Rota? Corona? When IgG isn’t Enough
Dr. Drew Vermeire, Nouriche Nutrition Nutritionist
Sponsored by Arkion Life Sciences
Reception in the Trade Show
All times listed are Mountain time.
6:30 a.m
Registration opens
7:00 a.m. – 7:55 a.m.
Plated Breakfast
Reducing calf morbidity and mortality with IgY
Dr. Shawn Jones, Arkion Life Sciences
Sponsored by Arkion Life Sciences
7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
Trade Show open
8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
General Session One
Building Your Mental Health Toolbox
Ashley Machado, M Well Consulting
Sponsored by Merck
8:55 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Breakout Sessions (Choose One)
WET CALF/WEANING TRACK
Best Practices for Disease Prevention – Dr. Geof Smith, Zoetis
Sponsored by Zoetis
POST-WEANED/REPRODUCTION TRACK
Optimizing Dairy Heifer Reproductive Management Strategies – Dr. JP Martins, University of Wisconsin-Madison
BEEF CROSS TRACK
Calf Veterinarian Perspective on Liver Abscesses – Dr. Taylor Engle, 4 Star Veterinary Service, LLC
Sponsored by MB Nutrition
9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Morning Break – Located in the Trade Show
Sponsored by Anpario
10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Breakout Sessions (Choose One)
WET CALF/WEANING TRACK
Best Practices for Disease Prevention – Dr. Geof Smith, Zoetis
Sponsored by Zoetis
POST-WEANED/REPRODUCTION TRACK
Optimizing Dairy Heifer Reproductive Management Strategies – Dr. JP Martins, University of Wisconsin-Madison
BEEF CROSS TRACK
Calf Veterinarian Perspective on Liver Abscesses – Dr. Taylor Engle, 4 Star Veterinary Service, LLC
Sponsored by MB Nutrition
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch
DCHA Annual Business Meeting
Breathe Easier: Oxidative stress and the immune system
Dr. Teresia Maina, Sr. Reasearch Scientist, Immunology, Cargill
Sponsored by Cargill
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Trade Show Open
12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.
Breakout Sessions (Choose One)
WET CALF/WEANING TRACK
Transition Milk: What is it and Should All Calves be Fed Some Form of ‘Transition Milk’? – Dr. Mike Ballou, Texas Tech University
Sponsored by Milk Specialties Global
POST-WEANED/REPRODUCTION TRACK
She’ s Weaned. Now What? – Dr. Tom Tlyutki, Ag Modeling and Training Systems
BEEF CROSS TRACK
Beef on Dairy Cattle: Industry Benefits and Opportunities – Dr. Nick Hardcastle, Cargill
Sponsored by Cargill
1:25 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions (Choose One)
WET CALF/WEANING TRACK
Transition Milk: What is it and Should All Calves be Fed Some Form of ‘Transition Milk’? – Dr. Mike Ballou, Texas Tech University
Sponsored by Milk Specialties Global
POST-WEANED/REPRODUCTION TRACK
She’ s Weaned. Now What? – Dr. Tom Tlyutki, Ag Modeling and Training Systems
BEEF CROSS TRACK
Beef on Dairy Cattle: Industry Benefits and Opportunities – Dr. Nick Hardcastle, Cargill
Sponsored by Cargill
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Afternoon Break – Located in the Trade Show
2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
GENERAL SESSION TWO
Calf Care & Quality Assurance Program – Best Management Guidelines for the Calf-raising Sector
Emma Mulvaney, Moderator, Associate Director, BQA Programs
Austin Flores, Grimmius Cattle Company, Inc., CA
Dr. Tera Barnhardt, Heritage Vet Partners, KS
Rodolfo Nava, NM NewCan, LP, NM
Sponsored by Immucell/First Defense
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
PRODUCER ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
Kendall Wassenaar, Modertor, DCHA Board Member
4:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Reception in the Trade Show
All times listed are Mountain time.
6:30 a.m
Registration opens
7:00 a.m. – 7:55 a.m.
Plated Breakfast
FarmFit: Technology to Ensure Strong Health Foundations for Bright Futures
Dr. Mitch Hockett, STgenetics
Sponsored by STgenetics
8:00 a.m. -8:50 a.m.
General Session Three
Exploring the Economics of Raising Replacement Heifers
Dr. Kevin Dhuyvetter, Elanco Dairy Technical Consultant
Sponsored by Elanco
8:50 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.
Trade Show Open
10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Breakout Sessions (Choose One)
WET CALF/WEANING TRACK
Fostering Early Calf Health for Lifetime Sustainability
Brian Wesemann – Moderator
J Hall, Hall’s Calf Ranch, WI
Jesus Segura, Barrington & Hibrighton Dairy, GA
Kolton Kreitel, Fullmer Cattle Company, KS
POST-WEANED/REPRODUCTION TRACK
Best Management Practices to Foster Healthy, Efficient Post-weaned Heifers
Jason Anderson, Moderator, Progressive Dairy Solutions, DCHA west regional director
Doug Scholten, Brightwater Cattle Co., CO
Vance Kells, Circle Bar Heifer Ranch, LLC, KS
Jamie Franken, City View Farm, IA
BEEF CROSS TRACK
Building your Best Beef Cross from Birth to Butcher
Ellen Cushing, Moderator, Elanco Animal Health
Dr. Taylor Engle, 4 Star Veterinary Service, OH
Dr. Nick Hardcastle, Cargill, KS
Sponsored by MB Nutrition
10:55 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Breakout Sessions (Choose One)
WET CALF/WEANING TRACK
Fostering Early Calf Health for Lifetime Sustainability
Brian Wesemann – Moderator
J Hall, Hall’s Calf Ranch, WI
Jesus Segura, Barrington & Hibrighton Dairy, GA
Kolton Kreitel, Fullmer Cattle Company, KS
POST-WEANED/REPRODUCTION TRACK
Best Management Practices to Foster Healthy, Efficient Post-weaned Heifers
Jason Anderson, Moderator, Progressive Dairy Solutions, DCHA west regional director
Doug Scholten, Brightwater Cattle Co., CO
Vance Kells, Circle Bar Heifer Ranch, LLC, KS
Jamie Franken, City View Farm, IA
BEEF CROSS TRACK
Building your Best Beef Cross from Birth to Butcher
Ellen Cushing, Moderator, Elanco Animal Health
Dr. Taylor Engle, 4 Star Veterinary Service, OH
Dr. Nick Hardcastle, Cargill, KS
Sponsored by MB Nutrition
Todas las horarios son indicados en horario de montaña.
6:30 a.m
Inicio de Registro
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
TOURS OPCIONALES
5280 Cattle Company – ANULADO
Ault, Colorado
Feldpausch Holsteins
Fort Morgan, Colorado
Five Rivers Cattle Feeding
Kersey, Colorado
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Montaje de la Feria comercial
1:00 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.
SESIONES PRE-CONFERENCIA EN ESPAÑOL
Liderazgo: desafíos y oportunidades
Rodolfo Nava, NM NewCan
Patrocinado por Elanco
2:00 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.
SESIONES PRE-CONFERENCIA EN ESPAÑOL
Evidencia Respaldada por la Ciencia: Manejo del Calostro
Dr. Lautaro Rostoll Cangiano, UW Madison
3:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
SESIONES PRE-CONFERENCIA
Uso de Aceites Esenciales y Oligosacáridos en Becerros Neonatos
Dr. David Casper, Ralco, Inc. Senior Dairy Nutritionist
Patrocinado por Ralco
4:00 p.m. – 4:55 p.m.
SESIONES PRE-CONFERENCIA
Crypto? Rota? Corona? Cuando IgG no es Suficiente
Dr. Drew Vermeire, Nouriche Nutrition Nutritionist
Patrocinado por Arkion Life Sciences
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Recepción en la Feria Comercial
Todas las horarios son indicados en horario de montaña.
6:30 a.m
Inicio de Registro
7:00 a.m. – 7:55 a.m.
Desayuno
Reducción de la morbilidad y mortalidad de los becerros con IgY
Dr. Shawn Jones, Arkion Life Sciences
Patrocinado por Arkion Life Sciences
7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
Feria Comercial Abierta
8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
SESION GENERAL UNO
Construyendo una Caja de Herramientas para tu Salud Mental
Ashley Machado, M Well Consulting
Patrocinado por Merck
8:55 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
OPCIONES DE BLOQUES – SELECCIONE UNO
BECERRO PREDESTETE/BLOQUE DE DESTETE
Las Mejores Prácticas de Manejo para la Prevención de Enfermedades – Dr. Geof Smith, Zoetis
Patrocinado por Zoetis
POST-DESTETE/BLOQUE DE REPRODUCCION
Optimizando las Estrategias del Manejo Reproductivo de la Vaquilla Lechera – Dr. JP Martins, University of Wisconsin-Madison
BLOQUE BECERROS CRUZADOS DE CARNE
Perspectiva de un Veterinario de Becerros en Abscesos Hepáticos – Dr. Taylor Engle, 4 Star Veterinary Service, LLC
Patrocinado por MB Nutrition
9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Descanso Matutino
Ubicado en la feria comercial
Patrocinado por Anpario
10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
OPCIONES DE BLOQUES – SELECCIONE UNO
BECERRO PREDESTETE/BLOQUE DE DESTETE
Las Mejores Prácticas de Manejo para la Prevención de Enfermedades – Dr. Geof Smith, Zoetis
Patrocinado por Zoetis
POST-DESTETE/BLOQUE DE REPRODUCCION
Optimizando las Estrategias del Manejo Reproductivo de la Vaquilla Lechera – Dr. JP Martins, University of Wisconsin-Madison
BLOQUE BECERROS CRUZADOS DE CARNE
Perspectiva de un Veterinario de Becerros en Abscesos Hepáticos – Dr. Taylor Engle, 4 Star Veterinary Service, LLC
Patrocinado por MB Nutrition
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Almuerzo y DCHA Reunión Empresarial Anual
Patrocinado por Cargill
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Feria Comercial Abierta
12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.
OPCIONES DE BLOQUES – SELECCIONE UNO
BECERRO PREDESTETE/BLOQUE DE DESTETE
Leche de Transición: ¿Qué es y Deberían todos los becerros ser alimentados con alguna forma de ‘Leche de Transición’? – Dr. Mike Ballou, Texas Tech University
Patrocinado por Milk Specialties Global
POST-DESTETE/BLOQUE DE REPRODUCCION
Está Destetada. ¿Ahora Qué? – Dr. Tom Tlyutki, Ag Modeling and Training Systems
BLOQUE BECERROS CRUZADOS DE CARNE
Ganado Cruzado de Carne: Beneficios y Oportunidades para la Industria – Dr. Nick Hardcastle, Cargill
Patrocinado por Cargill
1:25 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
OPCIONES DE BLOQUES – SELECCIONE UNO
BECERRO PREDESTETE/BLOQUE DE DESTETE
Leche de Transición: ¿Qué es y Deberían todos los becerros ser alimentados con alguna forma de ‘Leche de Transición’? – Dr. Mike Ballou, Texas Tech University
Patrocinado por Milk Specialties Global
POST-DESTETE/BLOQUE DE REPRODUCCION
Está Destetada. ¿Ahora Qué? – Dr. Tom Tlyutki, Ag Modeling and Training Systems
BLOQUE BECERROS CRUZADOS DE CARNE
Ganado Cruzado de Carne: Beneficios y Oportunidades para la Industria – Dr. Nick Hardcastle, Cargill
Patrocinado por Cargill
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Descanso Vespertino
Ubicado en la feria comercial
2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
SESION GENERAL DOS
Programa Calf Care & Quality Assurance – Lineamentos para las Buenas Prácticas del Sector de Crianza de Becerros
Emma Mulvaney, Moderadores, Associate Director, BQA Programs
Austin Flores, Grimmius Cattle Company, Inc., CA
Dr. Tera Barnhardt, Heritage Vet Partners, KS
Rodolfo Nava, NM NewCan, LP, NM
Patrocinado por Immucell/First Defense
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Mesa Redonda
Kendall Wassenaar, Moderadores, DCHA Board Member
4:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Recepción en la Feria Comercial
Patrocinado por Esmilco
Todas las horarios son indicados en horario de montaña.
7:00 a.m
Inicio de Registro
7:00 a.m. – 7:55 a.m.
Desayuno
FarmFit: Tecnología para Garantizar una Base de Salud Sólida para un Futuro Brillante
Dr. Mitch Hockett, STgenetics
Patrocinado por STgenetics
8:00 a.m. -8:50 a.m.
SESION GENERAL TRES
Explorando la Economía de Criar Becerras de Remplazo
Dr. Kevin Dhuyvetter, Elanco Dairy Technical Consultant
Patrocinado por Elanco
8:50 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.
Feria Comercial
10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
OPCIONES DE BLOQUES – SELECCIONE UNO
BECERRO PREDESTETE/BLOQUE DE DESTETE
Fomentando la Salud Temprana del Becerro para una Sustentabilidad de Por Vida
Panel De Productores
Brian Wesemann – Moderador
J Hall, Hall’s Calf Ranch, WI
Jesus Segura, Barrington & Hibrighton Dairy, GA
Kolton Kreitel, Fullmer Cattle Company, KS
POST-DESTETE/BLOQUE DE REPRODUCCION
Las Mejores Prácticas de Manejo para Fomentar Vaquillas Destetadas Sanas y Efficientes
Panel De Productores
Jason Anderson, Moderador, Progressive Dairy Solutions, DCHA west regional director
Doug Scholten, Brightwater Cattle Co., CO
Vance Kells, Circle Bar Heifer Ranch, LLC, KS
Jamie Franken, City View Farm, IA
BLOQUE BECERROS CRUZADOS DE CARNE
Construyendo el Mejor Cruce de Ganado de Carne desde la Concepción hasta el Carnicero
Ellen Cushing, Moderador, Elanco Animal Health
Dr. Taylor Engle, 4 Star Veterinary Service, OH
Dr. Nick Hardcastle, Cargill, KS
Patrocinado por MB Nutrition
10:55 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
OPCIONES DE BLOQUES – SELECCIONE UNO
BECERRO PREDESTETE/BLOQUE DE DESTETE
Fomentando la Salud Temprana del Becerro para una Sustentabilidad de Por Vida
Panel De Productores
Brian Wesemann – Moderador
J Hall, Hall’s Calf Ranch, WI
Jesus Segura, Barrington & Hibrighton Dairy, GA
Kolton Kreitel, Fullmer Cattle Company, KS
POST-DESTETE/BLOQUE DE REPRODUCCION
Las Mejores Prácticas de Manejo para Fomentar Vaquillas Destetadas Sanas y Efficientes
Panel De Productores
Jason Anderson, Moderador, Progressive Dairy Solutions, DCHA west regional director
Doug Scholten, Brightwater Cattle Co., CO
Vance Kells, Circle Bar Heifer Ranch, LLC, KS
Jamie Franken, City View Farm, IA
BLOQUE BECERROS CRUZADOS DE CARNE
Construyendo el Mejor Cruce de Ganado de Carne desde la Concepción hasta el Carnicero
Ellen Cushing, Moderador, Elanco Animal Health
Dr. Taylor Engle, 4 Star Veterinary Service, OH
Dr. Nick Hardcastle, Cargill, KS
Patrocinado por MB Nutrition
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Register for the 2024 Annual Conference and Trade Show!
This year’s conference will be held in person and also have a virtual option for those unable to attend.
Beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024, a late registration fee will be applied. We look forward to seeing everyone soon!
Annual Conference
The conference committee has focused on three areas of calf raising when creating the program and optional tour, allowing more variety of sessions to attract a broader range of calf raisers.
The tracks include:
- Wet Calf/weaning
- Post-weaned/Reproduction
- Beef Cross
Westin-Westminster
Hotel Information:
10600 Westminster Boulevard
Westminster, Colorado, 80020 United States