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Advanced Dairy Nutrition & Management Shortcourse

2026 course updates

New location

Due to renovations on campus, this year's course will be hosted at Greek Peak Mountain Resort, located just 20 minutes from Ithaca, NY.  Greek Peak is conveniently located 2.5 miles from Route I-81 and less than an hour from Syracuse, Binghamton, and Ithaca.

Meeting sessions will be hosted at the Ski Resort (2000 Route 392, Cortland, NY 13045) at the base of the mountain. Accommodations are available a short distance away (0.4 miles) at Hope Lake Lodge.

Agenda

Our team is working hard to finalize this year's schedule and topics. Registration opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, with sessions beginning at 1:00 PM. The full course wraps up by mid-afternoon on Thursday.

Course Summary

The Dairy Nutrition Shortcourse and the Advanced Dairy Nutrition and Management Shortcourse are conducted in opposite years as a collaboration between Cornell University and Miner Institute with additional invited course faculty from other universities.

The Advanced Dairy Nutrition and Management Shortcourse provides an in-depth exposure to selected topics of emerging and continued interest relating to dairy cattle nutrition and management.   The course is designed primarily for experienced nutritionists and allied industry professionals and is conducted in even calendar years near Cornell University.  

 

June 8 - 11, 2026

Presented by

  • Cornell Animal Science
  • Miner Institute

Agenda

A high‑level, applied shortcourse for experienced nutritionists and industry professionals, focused on emerging science, advanced tools, and practical on-farm implementation. Instruction will be led by leading faculty and researchers from Cornell University and Miner Institute, along with invited experts from peer institutions.

Topics include:
  • Transition cow biology, inflammation, and mineral regulation
  • Calf, heifer, and high‑component nutrition strategies
  • Microbiome science, silage intake optimization, and AI‑driven consulting
  • Fiber characterization, feed chemistry, and CNCPS applications
Why you should attend:
  • Learn from leaders actively shaping dairy nutrition research and practice
  • Explore what’s changing now—and what’s coming next
  • Strengthen your ability to interpret data and apply advanced tools on farms
  • Network with peers facing similar high‑level challenges

Course agenda

12:00 PM

Registration opens

1:00 PM

Course welcome and overview of Session 1
Dr. Tom Overton, Cornell University

1:15 PM

General sessions

4:30 PM

Adjourn

5:00 PM

Dinner at Hope Lake Lodge
Join us on Monday evening to kick off a week of engaging learning and networking. This scenic setting is just steps from Hope Lake Lodge, with a dinner buffet will provided as you relax and connect with fellow attendees.

 

7:00 AM

Breakfast

8:00 AM

General sessions

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

General sessions

4:30 PM

Adjourn

5:00 PM

Depart for evening activities and dinner at Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards
Join us for a relaxed evening exploring the campus of one of the region's most iconic destinations, Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards. Round-trip transportation and a dinner buffet are provided as you unwind in the orchards after a day full of presentations.

7:00 AM

Breakfast

8:00 AM

General sessions

11:45 AM

Lunch
Session 1 adjourns

1:15 PM

Session 2 welcome and overview 

1:30 PM

General sessions

5:15 PM

Adjourn and dinner on your own
Enjoy an evening on your own to network with new colleagues and old friends.  Check out Steak Night at Trax Pub & Grill right Greek Peak or venture into Ithaca or Cortland.

7:00 AM

Breakfast

8:00 AM

General sessions

11:30 AM

Lunch

12:30 PM

Concurrent sessions - use of commercial versions

2:00 PM

Adjourn

For More Information

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Heather Darrow

Conference Coordinator

Animal Science

PRO-DAIRY

Heather Darrow

Previous course materials and recordings

The 2024 course is completed and electronic materials are available for purchase.  Presentations with Q&A recordings and electronic materials from the virtual course hosted in 2020 are also available for purchase.  

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