- Thursday, July 15, 2021
8:00 AM – 8:40 AM EST
SSASAS: Graduate Student Competition: MS
8:00 AM – 8:40 AM EST
SSASAS Graduate Student Competition MS
Location: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M109 & 110
John Richeson, n/a – West Texas A&M University ### 541164###Chair###Associate Professor of Animal Science###West Texas A&M University###Chair: – West Texas A&M University
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM EST
Ruminant Nutrition I: Feed AdditivesChair: – Clemson University-Piedmont Research and Education Center
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM EST
Ruminant Nutrition I: Feed AdditivesLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), L005/009Chair: – Clemson University-Piedmont Research and Education Center
Matt Hersom, PhD PAS – Clemson University-Piedmont Research and Education Center ### 1331574###Chair###Professor and Director###Clemson University-Piedmont Research and Education Center###Chair: – Clemson University-Piedmont Research and Education Center
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EST
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EST
Animal Health ILocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), L007/008
Sunday O. Peters, PhD – Berry College ### 543523###Chair###Associate Professor###Berry College###Chair: – Berry College
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM EST
SSASAS: Graduate Student Competition: PHD
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM EST
SSASAS Graduate Student Competition PHD
Location: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M109 & 110
John Richeson, n/a – West Texas A&M University ### 541164###Chair###Associate Professor of Animal Science###West Texas A&M University###Chair: – West Texas A&M University
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM EST
Animal Breeding and Genetics I: Biology of Complex Traits - Disease
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM EST
Animal Breeding and Genetics I: Biology of Complex Traits–Disease
Location: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M105 & 106
Jack C. Dekkers – Iowa State University ### 666586###Chair###Professor###Iowa State University###Chair: – Iowa State University
9:15 AM – 9:35 AM EST
SSASAS: Undergraduate Student Competition
9:15 AM – 9:35 AM EST
SSASAS Undergraduate Student Competition
Location: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M101 & 102
Jessica L. Leatherwood – Texas A&M University - Animal Science Department ### 545704###Chair######Texas A&M University - Animal Science Department###Chair: – Texas A&M University - Animal Science Department
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM EST
SSASAS: Teaching and Undergraduate EducationChair: – Texas A&M University - Animal Science Department
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM EST
SSASAS: Teaching and Undergraduate EducationLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M101 & 102Chair: – Texas A&M University - Animal Science Department
Jessica L. Leatherwood – Texas A&M University - Animal Science Department ### 545704###Chair######Texas A&M University - Animal Science Department###Chair: – Texas A&M University - Animal Science Department
10:15 AM – 11:45 AM EST
Animal Health II
10:15 AM – 11:45 AM EST
Animal Health II
Location: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), L007/008
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
SSASAS: NutritionChair: – Morehead State University
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
SSASAS: NutritionLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), L005/009Chair: – Morehead State University
Flint W. Harrelson, PAS – Morehead State University ### 649039###Chair###Associate Professor of Animal Science###Morehead State University###Chair: – Morehead State University
1:00 PM – 2:45 PM EST
Forages and Pastures IChair: – Oregon State University
1:00 PM – 2:45 PM EST
Forages and Pastures ILocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M109 & 110Chair: – Oregon State University
Ian McGregor – Oregon State University ### 1369761###Chair######Oregon State University###Chair: – Oregon State University
2:00 PM – 3:45 PM EST
Animal Breeding and Genetics II: Biology of Complex Traits - Production
2:00 PM – 3:45 PM EST
Animal Breeding and Genetics II: Biology of Complex Traits–Production
Location: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M105 & 106
Ignacy Misztal, PhD – The University of Georgia ### 544053###Chair###Professor###The University of Georgia###Chair: – The University of Georgia
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Ruminant Nutrition II: Mineral and Vitamin AdditivesChair: – Department of Animal Science, University of Tennessee
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Ruminant Nutrition II: Mineral and Vitamin AdditivesLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), L005/009Chair: – Department of Animal Science, University of Tennessee
Phillip R. Myer, n/a – Department of Animal Science, University of Tennessee ### 545846###Chair######Department of Animal Science, University of Tennessee###Chair: – Department of Animal Science, University of Tennessee
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST
Production, Management, and Environment I
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST
Production, Management and Environment I
Location: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), L007/008
Brian T. Richert – Purdue University ### 666990###Chair######Purdue University###Chair: – Purdue University
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Companion AnimalsChair: – Lincoln Memorial University
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Companion AnimalsLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M101 & 102Chair: – Lincoln Memorial University
Susanna E. Kitts-Morgan, PhD – Lincoln Memorial University ### 546344###Chair###Assistant Professor of Physiology###Lincoln Memorial University###Chair: – Lincoln Memorial University
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
SSASAS: Pastures and Forages
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
SSASAS Pastures and Forages
Location: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M109 & 110
Jennifer J. Tucker, PhD – University of Georgia, Department of Animal Science ### 648939###Chair###Associate Professor###University of Georgia, Department of Animal Science###Chair: – University of Georgia, Department of Animal Science
- Friday, July 16, 2021
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM EST
Growth and DevelopmentChair: – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM EST
Growth and DevelopmentLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), L006Chair: – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Anna Dilger – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ### 541094###Chair###Associate Professor, Department of Animal Sciences###University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign###Chair: – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
Animal Breeding and Genetics III: ModelingChair: – Iowa State University
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
Animal Breeding and Genetics III: Modeling Location: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M105 & 106Chair: – Iowa State University
Jack C. Dekkers – Iowa State University ### 666586###Chair###Professor###Iowa State University###Chair: – Iowa State University
8:30 AM – 10:15 AM EST
Physiology and Endocrinology IChair: – Virginia Tech - Department of Animal and Poultry Science
8:30 AM – 10:15 AM EST
Physiology and Endocrinology ILocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M109 & 110Chair: – Virginia Tech - Department of Animal and Poultry Science
Alan Ealy – Virginia Tech - Department of Animal and Poultry Science ### 544546###Chair######Virginia Tech - Department of Animal and Poultry Science###Chair: – Virginia Tech - Department of Animal and Poultry Science
8:45 AM – 10:15 AM EST
Beef Species I: Cow EfficiencyChair: – Peak Beef Cattle Nutrition and Management Consulting LLC
8:45 AM – 10:15 AM EST
Beef Species I: Cow EfficiencyLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M101 & 102Chair: – Peak Beef Cattle Nutrition and Management Consulting LLC
Sara J. Trojan, PhD – Peak Beef Cattle Nutrition and Management Consulting LLC ### 1331895###Chair###Owner###Peak Beef Cattle Nutrition and Management Consulting LLC###Chair: – Peak Beef Cattle Nutrition and Management Consulting LLC
8:45 AM – 10:15 AM EST
Small Ruminant IChair: – Department of Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Chair: – Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University
8:45 AM – 10:15 AM EST
Small Ruminant ILocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), L006Chair: – Department of Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Chair: – Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University
Ronald M. Lewis, PhD – Department of Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln ### 666750###Chair###Professor, Animal Breeding and Genomics###Department of Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln###Chair: – Department of Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
@@@ Luiz F. Brito – Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University ### 757728###Chair###Assistant Professor###Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University###Chair: – Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
SSASAS: Physiology IChair: – Texas A&M University
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
SSASAS: Physiology ILocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), Ballroom D/EChair: – Texas A&M University
Reinaldo F. Cooke, PhD – Texas A&M University ### 543751###Chair###Professor###Texas A&M University###Chair: – Texas A&M University
9:00 AM – 11:15 AM EST
Animal Behavior and Well-BeingChair: – Texas A&M University
9:00 AM – 11:15 AM EST
Animal Behavior and Well-BeingLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), L007/008Chair: – Texas A&M University
Courtney L. Daigle, PhD – Texas A&M University ### 543778###Chair###Assistant Professor, Animal Welfare###Texas A&M University###Chair: – Texas A&M University
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Ruminant Nutrition III: Feedlot NutritionChair: – University of Kentucky
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Ruminant Nutrition III: Feedlot NutritionLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), L005/009Chair: – University of Kentucky
Jeffrey W. Lehmkuhler, PAS – University of Kentucky ### 546599###Chair###Extension Professor###University of Kentucky###Chair: – University of Kentucky
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Swine SpeciesChair: – Mississippi State University
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Swine SpeciesLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), L006Chair: – Mississippi State University
Shengfa F. Liao, n/a – Mississippi State University ### 544682###Chair###Associate Professor###Mississippi State University###Chair: – Mississippi State University
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
SSASAS: Ruminant Animal Production IChair: – Texas Tech University
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
SSASAS: Ruminant Animal Production ILocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M101 & 102Chair: – Texas Tech University
Darren D. Henry, n/a – Texas Tech University ### 543619###Chair###Assistant Professor###Texas Tech University###Chair: – Texas Tech University
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Teaching/Undergraduate and Graduate EducationChair: – Texas A&M University -Department of Animal Science
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Teaching/Undergraduate and Graduate EducationLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M109 & 110Chair: – Texas A&M University -Department of Animal Science
Kathrin Dunlap – Texas A&M University -Department of Animal Science ### 545115###Chair######Texas A&M University -Department of Animal Science###Chair: – Texas A&M University -Department of Animal Science
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Beef Species II: Growing and Finishing Systems
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Beef Species II: Growing and Finishing SystemsLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M101 & 102
Ben P. Holland, PhD, MBA, PAS – Cactus Feeders ### 1331414###Chair###Director of Business Development and Operations Analysis###Cactus Feeders###Chair: – Cactus Feeders
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM EST
Animal Breeding and Genetics IV: Genomic Selection IChair: – Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM EST
Animal Breeding and Genetics IV: Genomic Selection ILocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M105 & 106Chair: – Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University
Luiz F. Brito – Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University ### 757728###Chair###Assistant Professor###Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University###Chair: – Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University
1:45 PM – 5:15 PM EST
Ruminant Nutrition IV: Dairy and FermentationChair: – University of Kentucky
1:45 PM – 5:15 PM EST
Ruminant Nutrition IV: Dairy and FermentationLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), L005/009Chair: – University of Kentucky
Katherine VanValin, n/a – University of Kentucky ### 1013379###Chair###Assistant Extension Professor###University of Kentucky###Chair: – University of Kentucky
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM EST
Small Ruminant IIChair: – Virginia State University
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM EST
Small Ruminant IILocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), L006Chair: – Virginia State University
Stephan Wildeus, PhD – Virginia State University ### 544556###Chair###Research Professor###Virginia State University###Chair: – Virginia State University
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST
Physiology and Endocrinology IIChair: – Mississippi State University
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST
Physiology and Endocrinology IILocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M109 & 110Chair: – Mississippi State University
Jamie E. Larson – Mississippi State University ### 755354###Chair######Mississippi State University###Chair: – Mississippi State University
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
SSASAS: Physiology IIChair: – Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA; Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
SSASAS: Physiology IILocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), Ballroom D/EChair: – Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA; Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA
Vitor R G Rodrigues Gomes Mercadante, DVM, MS, PhD – Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA; Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA ### 755196###Chair###Assistant professor and extension specialist###Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA; Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA###Chair: – Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA; Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA
2:00 PM – 4:15 PM EST
Production, Management, and Environment II
2:00 PM – 4:15 PM EST
Production, Management and Environment II
Location: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), L007/008
Cathy Bandyk – AB Vista ### 663511###Chair######AB Vista###Chair: – AB Vista
3:30 PM – 5:15 PM EST
SSASAS: Small Ruminant Production IChair: – Elanco Animal Health
3:30 PM – 5:15 PM EST
SSASAS: Small Ruminant Production ILocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), L006Chair: – Elanco Animal Health
Sara Linneen – Elanco Animal Health ### 1331602###Chair######Elanco Animal Health###Chair: – Elanco Animal Health
3:45 PM – 5:15 PM EST
SSASAS: Breeding and GeneticsChair: – Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Oklahoma State University
3:45 PM – 5:15 PM EST
SSASAS: Breeding and GeneticsLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M105 & 106Chair: – Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Oklahoma State University
Darren Hagen – Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Oklahoma State University ### 1331669###Chair######Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Oklahoma State University###Chair: – Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Oklahoma State University
- Saturday, July 17, 2021
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST
Ruminant Nutrition V: Forages, Methane, and Digestibility
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST
Ruminant Nutrition V: Forages, Methane and DigestibilityLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), L005/009
Katie Mason – University of Tennessee ### 648999###Chair######University of Tennessee###Chair: – University of Tennessee
8:30 AM – 10:15 AM EST
Physiology and Endocrinology IIIChair: – Mississippi State University
8:30 AM – 10:15 AM EST
Physiology and Endocrinology IIILocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M109 & 110Chair: – Mississippi State University
Jamie E. Larson – Mississippi State University ### 755354###Chair######Mississippi State University###Chair: – Mississippi State University
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM EST
Meat Science and Muscle BiologyChair: – Auburn University
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM EST
Meat Science and Muscle BiologyLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M105 & 106Chair: – Auburn University
Jason T. Sawyer, PhD – Auburn University ### 1012699###Chair###Associate Professor, Meat Science###Auburn University###Chair: – Auburn University
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Late-Breaking Swine SpeciesChair: – NC State University
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Late-Breaking Swine SpeciesLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M101 & 102Chair: – NC State University
Jonathan P. Holt, Ph.D. – NC State University ### 756989###Chair###Assistant Professor###NC State University###Chair: – NC State University
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST
SSASAS: MeatsChair: – Texas Tech Univesity
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST
SSASAS: MeatsLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M105 & 106Chair: – Texas Tech Univesity
Christy L. Bratcher – Texas Tech Univesity ### 906324###Chair######Texas Tech Univesity###Chair: – Texas Tech Univesity
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
SSASAS: Extension IChair: – University of Florida, IFAS – Range Cattle Research and Education Center
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
SSASAS: Extension ILocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M109 & 110Chair: – University of Florida, IFAS – Range Cattle Research and Education Center
Philipe Moriel, n/a – University of Florida, IFAS – Range Cattle Research and Education Center ### 545022###Chair######University of Florida, IFAS – Range Cattle Research and Education Center###Chair: – University of Florida, IFAS – Range Cattle Research and Education Center
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM EST
SSASAS: Ruminant Animal Production IIChair: – Noble Research Institute
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM EST
SSASAS: Ruminant Animal Production IILocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), L005/009Chair: – Noble Research Institute
Ryon Walker – Noble Research Institute ### 663503###Chair######Noble Research Institute###Chair: – Noble Research Institute
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST
Animal Breeding and Genetics V: Genomic Selection II
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST
Animal Breeding and Genetics V: Genomic Selection II
Location: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M105 & 106
Ignacy Misztal, PhD – The University of Georgia ### 544053###Chair###Professor###The University of Georgia###Chair: – The University of Georgia
1:15 PM – 3:00 PM EST
SSASAS: Small Ruminant Production IIChair: – College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology, Fort Valley State University
1:15 PM – 3:00 PM EST
SSASAS: Small Ruminant Production IILocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), L006Chair: – College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology, Fort Valley State University
Thomas H. Terrill, PhD – College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology, Fort Valley State University ### 543507###Chair###Professor###College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology, Fort Valley State University###Chair: – College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology, Fort Valley State University
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Nonruminant Nutrition I: Low Protein Formulation and Amino AcidsChair: – North Carolina State University
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Nonruminant Nutrition I: Low Protein Formulation and Amino AcidsLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M108/M111Chair: – North Carolina State University
Sung Woo Kim – North Carolina State University ### 541123###Chair###Professor of Nutrition, University Faculty Scholar###North Carolina State University###Chair: – North Carolina State University
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM EST
Late-Breaking Ruminant NutritionChair: – Clemson University-Piedmont Research and Education Center
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM EST
Late-Breaking Ruminant NutritionLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M101 & 102Chair: – Clemson University-Piedmont Research and Education Center
Matt Hersom, PhD PAS – Clemson University-Piedmont Research and Education Center ### 1331574###Chair###Professor and Director###Clemson University-Piedmont Research and Education Center###Chair: – Clemson University-Piedmont Research and Education Center
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM EST
Forages and Pastures IIChair: – Utah State University
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM EST
Forages and Pastures IILocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M109 & 110Chair: – Utah State University
Chad Page – Utah State University ### 1378834###Chair######Utah State University###Chair: – Utah State University
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Ruminant Nutrition VI: Nutrient Management, RFI, Receiving CattleChair: – Noble Research Institute
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Ruminant Nutrition VI: Nutrient Management, RFI, Receiving CattleLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), L005/009Chair: – Noble Research Institute
Ryon Walker – Noble Research Institute ### 663503###Chair######Noble Research Institute###Chair: – Noble Research Institute
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM EST
Extension EducationChair: – North Carolina State University
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM EST
Extension EducationLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M109 & 110Chair: – North Carolina State University
Matt H. Poore, Ph.D. – North Carolina State University ### 575453###Chair###Professor and Extension Ruminant Nutrition Specialist###North Carolina State University###Chair: – North Carolina State University
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Nonruminant Nutrition II: Feedstuffs and AdditivesChair: – Kent Nutrition Group, Inc.
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Nonruminant Nutrition II: Feedstuffs and AdditivesLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M108/M111Chair: – Kent Nutrition Group, Inc.
Michael S. Edmonds – Kent Nutrition Group, Inc. ### 1331467###Chair###Vice President, Swine & Poultry Nutrition###Kent Nutrition Group, Inc.###Chair: – Kent Nutrition Group, Inc.
3:15 PM – 5:00 PM EST
SSASAS: Extension IIChair: – North Carolina State University
3:15 PM – 5:00 PM EST
SSASAS: Extension IILocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), L006Chair: – North Carolina State University
Deidre D. Harmon, PhD – North Carolina State University ### 1341386###Chair###Assistant Professor and Livestock Specialist###North Carolina State University###Chair: – North Carolina State University
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM EST
Horse SpeciesChair: – University of Connecticut
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM EST
Horse SpeciesLocation: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), M105 & 106Chair: – University of Connecticut
Sarah Reed, PhD – University of Connecticut ### 541162###Chair###Associate Professor###University of Connecticut###Chair: – University of Connecticut