General Info
March 29th - 30th, 2006
The Holiday Inn Select-North Baltimore
Timonium, Maryland, USA
The Mid-Atlantic Nutrition Conference (formerly the Maryland Nutrition Conference) is recognized as a premier educational event for the animal nutrition industry. Local, national, and international nutritionists share new, innovative, and practical research being conducted at universities, in industry and at government institutions. Regulatory issues and future opportunities are discussed. The program is focused on poultry, dairy, and equine nutrition.
GENERAL SESSION - Feeding Strategies for the Future
Moderator - Gary Howell, Purdue Farms
* General Announcements
* Welcome Address / Sharron Quisenberry, Virginia Tech
* AFIA Update / Richard Sellers, AFIA
* Issues Affecting Ingredient Availability: Challenges for the Mid-Atlantic Region / Sharon Clark, Perdue Farms
* The Future of Animal By-Products as Ingredients in Animal Feeds / David Meeker, National Renderers Association
* Competition for Feed Resources from Other Applications: Ethanol & Bio-Diesel / Otto Doering, Purdue University
DEGUSSA CORPORATION TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM
* Pelleting - An Art or Science / Gordy Gingras, Degussa Corporation
* Interactive Effects of Energy and Amino Acids in Broilers and Laying Hens / Dr. Rob Payne, Degussa Corporation
* Nutritional Strategies for the Control of Necrotic Enteritis in Broiler Chickens / Dr. Murray Drew, University of Saskatchewan
* NIR Spectroscopy for Amino Acids in Feed Ingredients lead to Important Cost Savings in Diet Formulation / Dr. Jonathan Goodson, Degussa Corporation
* Broiler Production Comparisons USA vs. Brazil / Dr. Michael Kidd, Mississippi State University
* Improving N Efficiency in the Dairy Cow / Dr. Glen Broderick, U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center (Madison, WI)
* Optimizing Amino Acid Profiles for the Dairy Cow / Marvin Stevenson, Degussa Corporation
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
POULTRY NUTRITION: Session I
Moderator: Paul Paterson, Penn State University
* Nutrition x Immunity Interrelationships in Broilers: Practical Implications / Michael Kidd, Mississippi State
* Dietary Lutein and Retention in Poultry Products: Potential for Aiding Macular Degeneration / Curtis Novak, Virginia Tech
* Correlation of DDGS IDEA Digestibility Assay for Poultry with Cockerel True Amino Acid Digestibility / Shannon Fiene, Novus International
* Nutritional Value of DDGS Processed Using Conventional and Modified Methods / Carl Parsons, University of Illinois
POULTRY NUTRITION: Session II
* Phosphorus Utilization and Environmental Concerns / Craig Coon, University of Arkansas
* Effect of Dietary Phosphorus Reductions on Bone Mineralization and Processing Impact / Bill Saylor, University of Delaware
* Broiler Performance Feeding Reduced Nitrogen and Phosphorus Diets / Roselina Angel, University of Maryland
DAIRY NUTRITION: SESSION I
Moderator: Charlie Stallings, Virginia Tech
* Using Ecapsulation Technology to Enhance Reproduction and Health in Ruminants / Stephen M. Emanuele, Balchem Corporation
* Evaluation of Mycotoxin Binders / Lon Whitlow, NC State University
* Conjugated Linoleic Acids: Bioactive Milk Fatty Acids with Unique Properties / Benjamin Corl, Virginia Tech
* Comparison of Rumen Lipid Protection Technologies / Tom Jenkins, Clemson
DAIRY NUTRITION II:
* Role of Monensin in Rumen Function and Milk Composition / Ken Griswold, Penn State University
* Current Status of Amino Acid Requirement Models for Lactating Dairy Cows / Mark Hanigan, Virginia Tech
* Comparison of Rumen Amino Acid Protection Technologies / Chuck Schwab, University of New Hampshire
EQUINE NUTRITION: SESSION I
Moderator: Burt Staniar, Virginia Tech
* Equine Obesity: Implications for Health and Strategies for Control / Rachel Quinn, University of Maryland
* The Latest News and Information on the New NRC for Horses / Laurie Lawrence, University of Kentucky
* Nutrition After Colic / Nathaniel White, Virginia Tech
* The Mid-Atlantic Equine Pasture Initiative - What does it Mean for You? / Carey Williams, Rutgers
EQUINE NUTRITION: SESSION II
* From Oats to Road Apples: Modifying Horse Manure through Nutrition / Lori Warren, University of Florida
* Management Strategies for Gastric Ulcers / Jenifer Nadeau, University of Connecticut