Evening

Welcome Reception

(optional)

Morning

Optional Research Farm Tour or BRD workshop at the Farm

Buses for the farm will depart from the University at 09:00 AM and will be back to the University by 11:30 AM.

Workshop: A practical on farm approach to BRD detection and prevention:
This session will discuss different methods of detecting and monitoring BRD on farms, including hands on practical skills involving thoracic ultrasound, as well as evaluating housing and potential practical changes. 

Afternoon

Scientific Symposium

Evening

19:00 - 23:00

Banquet Dinner

Morning

Scientific Symposium

Afternoon

15:30 - 16:30

Practical Workshops at Conference Centre (optional)

Select one of the following topics:

1. Investigating heifer performance and its impact on longevity.
   This session will explore a data driven approach to investigating the impact of heifer performance on the economics, longevity and sustainability of the herd. 
2. Nutritional Considerations Pre Weaning.
   Ingredients, including levels of raw materials and finished formulations can have a significant impact on calf milk replacer feeding. We will discuss ingredient sources with regards to nutritional value, whilst considering how practical feeding curves can be achieved. How much is too much milk? What feeding frequency is beneficial? How can weaning be managed successfully?
3. How to manage nutritional strategies for effective recovery of diarrhea in calves?
   The main objective of treatment of diarrhea in calves is to mitigate the severity of dehydration and metabolic acidosis, which is achieved by administering oral rehydration solutions (ORS). Both the administration protocol and the ORS composition should be carefully considered to maximize the efficacy of oral fluid therapy. Recent research showed that current ORS recommendations for sodium concentration and osmolality may be too high for calves. In contrast, ORS with a low osmolality and a high strong ion difference are more effective in maintaining blood acid base balance. This workshop will provide guidelines on how to feed calves with diarrhea and how to evaluate labels of ORS products.

1. Dr. Ginny Sherwin (University of Nottingham)
2. Mrs. Georgina Thomas (Trouw Nutrition)
3. Dr. Juliette Wilms and Dr. Laura Tennant (Trouw Nutrition)