Calves, Conservation, and Cash Flow:

Maximizing Large Dairy Herds through Innovative Management and Revenue Strategies.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE GLOBAL DAIRY EXPERIENCE, THE PREMIER DAIRY EVENT OF 2024.

The conference, with a focus on large herds - will feature the latest technology and industry best practices. Top producers, speakers and sponsors will all be at the event ready to network, share best practices and answer your questions. The event will kick off with a welcome reception on Tuesday evening. Wednesday and Thursday will feature breakfast and lunch networking events, key topics, roundtable and conclude with a networking happy hour on each day.

Venue and Hotel Information:

The Flamingo Hotel

Dec 3-5, 2024
Las Vegas

Venue Details

Sponsorship Opportunities:
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AGENDA FOR gdx2024

Dec 3-5, 2024 at The Flamingo Hotel

December 3, 2024

Pre-conference Arrival and Check-In

December 4, 2024

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Breakfast and Networking
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Conference Opening Remarks: Setting the Stage
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM: "Transforming Tradition: Adopting Corporate Strategies for Success in Modern Dairy Farm Management" by Tim Schaefer, Encore Consultants
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM: Sponsor Introduction Session
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM: Networking Break
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM: Keynote Presentation - "Global Insights into Large-Scale Calf Operations: A Comprehensive Perspective" by Dr. Bob James, Down Home Heifer Solutions
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Networking Break
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM: "Balancing Life, Love, and Livestock at a California Calf Ranch" - A Couple's Journey in Agriculture and Advocacy for Mental Health" by Ashley and Manny Machado
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM: Industry Panel - "Recent Developments in Beef x Dairy and Supply Chain" by Ian Wheal, BREEDR
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM: Networking Break
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM: Producer Perspective - "Optimizing Calf Health in Large-Scale Calf Ranches: A Proactive Approach"
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Ice Cream Social
4:00P M – 5:00PM: - "Exploring the Future of Robotic Feeding on Large Dairy Farms with Alexandra Rousseau"

December 5, 2024

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Breakfast
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM: "Precision Nutrition Management: Scaling Up and Automating Large Farms" by Dr. Trevor DeVries, University of Guelph
8:45 AM – 9:30 AM: "Maximizing Efficiency and Nutrition: Producer Insights on Precision Feeding for Large-Scale Dairy Operations" by Greg and Michaela Bethard, High Plains Ponderosa Dairy
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Networking Break
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: "Showcasing Precision in Feeding Centers: Innovations in Large Cattle Feeding Operations." Steve Kempke, Micro Technologies.
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM: Networking Break
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM: Industry Panel - "Cultivating Green Profits: Carbon Strategies and Renewable Natural Gas Revenue Opportunities for Dairy Farms" by BMO
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Closing Comments, Picnic Lunch, and Departures

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