Thursday, December 1, 2022
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Mission Statement
The 56th Florida Dairy Production Conference will be held on Thursday, December 1st, 2022, at the Straughn Center, Gainesville FL. The Florida Dairy Production Conference started in 1964 and aims to create a program which brings together some of the newest research, innovations, recommendations, and ideas for improving the sustainability and profitability of the Florida dairy industry. The presented information provides practical take-home messages for dairy farmers and highlights emerging trends in the dairy industry. The conference strives to provide a friendly learning and sharing atmosphere with networking opportunities for our target audience of dairy owners and employees, allied dairy industry professionals, students and dairy educators that includes great opportunities for networking. This years conference will include aspects of nutrition, reproduction and calf management, as well as a dedicated afternoon discussing the role of heat-stress on dairy cattle production.
Dairy Production Conference Speakers
What have we learned about feed efficiency in dairy cows. Jose Santos, Dept. Animal Sciences, University of Florida
Strategic use of ovarian data to improve pregnancy outcomes following timed AI. Rafael Bisinotto, Dept. Large Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida
Considering dairy calf social behavior to improve welfare. Emily Miller-Cushon, Dept. Animal Sciences, University of Florida
The impact of season and heat stress on uterine disease. John Bromfield. Dept. Animal Sciences, University of Florida
Making a dairy cow that is genetically more resistant to heat stress. Peter Hansen. Dept. Animal Sciences, University of Florida
Heat abatement during the pre-weaning phase: Friend or Foe? Ricardo Chebel, Dept. Large Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida
Alleviating Heat Stress. Geoffrey Dahl, Dept. Animal Sciences, University of Florida
Registration
Your registration fee for the Dairy Production Conference includes refreshment breaks, luncheon, and a happy hour reception. Registration fees are $15 per person (plus booking fee) or $25 at the door. To register, please visit https://FDPC2022.eventbrite.com or contact Matti Moyer (matti.moyer@ufl.edu) at (352) 392-3889.
Conference Location
The 56th Florida Dairy Production Conference will be held in the Straughn IFAS Extension Professional Development Center on 2142 Shealy Drive, Gainesville, next door to the Animal Sciences Building and across the street from the UF Veterinary Hospital. Parking is available at the Straughn Center and Animal Sciences Building.
Directions to the Straughn Extension Center: From I-75, take Exit 384 (Archer Road) and turn east towards campus; travel 2.5 miles and V off to the right onto SW 16th Ave; proceed to the first light (Shealy Drive) and turn right onto Shealy Drive (the College of Veterinary Medicine will be on your left as you turn); the Straughn Extension Center will be on your right about a block down on Shealy Drive.
Contact Us
John Bromfield (jbromfield@ufl.edu) 352-294-6991
or
Matti Moyer (matti.moyer@ufl.edu) 352-392-3889
Past Conference Archive
Organizing Committee
John Bromfield
Peter Hansen
Geoffrey Dahl
Matti Moyer
Lane Haimon
Zack Seekford
