Testimonials from previous attendees
"I would definitely recommend this conference to anyone who works in the dairy industry, including dairy producers, manufacturers, and other support people," (Industry member, attended 2015).
"I really enjoyed the producer talks, Jeffrey Bewley's seminar, as well as the size of the conference-it enabled a very nice networking environment," (Academic, attended 2015).
"I installed calf brushes and used some of the calf raising ideas [learned at this conference]," (Producer, attended one year).
"We appreciated all the feedback from those who attended and consider their suggestions as we develop innovative robotic technology for dairy farms" (Industry member, attended 2013 and 2015).
"I would recommend it to someone considering these technologies as it is a good way to learn what others are doing and get their questions answered," (Academic, attended in 2013 and 2015).
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This exciting event will be held in Lexington, Kentucky from May 30-June 1, 2017. The program will include dairy producer showcase sessions, many industry updates, and talks about how research impacts dairy management. The trade show will be an opportunity to see first-hand what companies have to offer in the growing field of precision technologies and equipment. This event is designed for dairy producers and practical applications rather than focusing on only presentations of research data. In one place, you will be able to virtually visit various farms and see how the University of Kentucky manages multiple technologies. Please join us for an exciting conference.
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Conference Agenda
For more information, please contact Jeffrey Bewley, Program Chair or Co-Program Chairs Marcia Endres.
Please Contact Carissa Truman to inquire about sponsorship.
To register for Precision Dairy Conference 2017, please click the link :
https://www3.ca.uky.edu/agecon/precision-dairy/new.php
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
11:00 am to 1:00 pm Registration and Trade Show – Hyatt Regency
1:00 pm to 1:10 pm Opening and Welcome – Dr. Jeffrey Bewley
Session Leader: Dr. Jeffrey Bewley
1:10 pm to 1:55 pm Dr. Julio Giordano – Integrating Automated Detection of Estrus in Reproductive Management Programs for Dairy Cattle
1:55 pm to 2:20 pm Dr. Dana Tomic – Ketosis Detection Using Sensor Technology and Integrated Process Data
2:20 pm to 2:45 pm Vivi Thorup – Lameness Alerting Sensor
2:45 pm to 3:00 pm Break and Trade Show
Session Leader: Elizabeth Eckelkamp
3:00 pm to 3:45 pm Dr. Christina Petersson-Wolfe – Opportunities for Managing Milk Quality Using Precision Technologies
3:45 pm to 4:30 pm Producer Panel - Robotics
4:30 pm to 4:55 pm Arjen van der Kamp – Usage of Combined Sensor Information in the Lely Robots in the Daily Practice of the Producer
4:55 pm to 5:20 pm Jason Troyer – Transition to Precision Dairy
5:20 pm to 6:30 pm Cash Bar and Trade Show – Hyatt Regency
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Dinner – Hyatt Regency
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
7:00 am to 8:45 am Continental Breakfast – Hyatt Regency
7:00 am to 8:50 am Trade Show – Hyatt Regency
8:50 am to 9:00 am Welcome and Announcements – Dr. Bradley Heins
Session Leader: Dr. Bradley Heins
9:00 am to 9:45 am Dr. Marcia Endres – Automated calf feeder systems: What we learned from farms in the upper Midwest USA
9:45 am to 10:30 am Producer Panel – Calf Feeders
10:35 am to 11:00 am Doug and Mark Stensland – Technology Implementation
11:00 am to 11:25 am Break and Trade Show
Session Leader: Dr. Tyler Mark
11:25 am to 11:50 am Sina Stein – Heat Detection with smaXtec
11:50 am to 12:15 pm Chris Gans – Edge Computing and Dairy Farming: Opportunities and Challenges
12:15 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch and Trade Show – Hyatt Regency
1:30 pm to 2:15 pm Dr. Heather Dann – New Milk Analysis Technologies to Monitor Management and Improve Her Performance
2:15 pm to 2:40 pm Gil Katz – Genetic and Phenotypic Analysis of Milk, Fat, and Protein Production Based on Real Time Daily Milk Analysis
2:40 pm to 3:15 pm Transportation to UK Coldstream Dairy
Welcome: Dr. Jeffrey Bewley
3:15 pm to 5:00 pm Overview of UK Coldstream Dairy Precision Technology
Current Research
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm BBQ Dinner – UK Coldstream Dairy
6:30 pm to 7:00 pm Transportation to Hyatt Regency
Thursday, June 01, 2017
7:00 am to 8:45 am Continental Breakfast – Hyatt Regency
7:00 am to 8:50 am Trade Show – Hyatt Regency
8:50 am to 9:00 am Welcome and Announcements – Dr. Marcia Endres
Session Leader: Dr. Marcia Endres
9:00 am to 9:45 am Dr. Henk Hogeveen – Economics of Precision Dairy Monitoring Technologies
9:45 am to 10:30 am Farmer Panel – Wearables and Stand Alone
10:30 am to 11:00 am Break and Trade Show
Session Leader: Karmella Dolecheck
11:00 am to 11:25 am Mike Jerred – Farm Decision Making: Unlocking the Power of Data and Analytics
11:25 am to 11:50 am Tammie Guyer – Maximizing Returns from Technology Investments
11:50 am to 12:00 pm Wrap-up and Thank You – Dr. Jeffrey Bewley and Dr. Marcia Endres
12:00 pm Adjourn