Individual speaker papers of the 2019 MPF Convention Proceedings are posted below. Click on the linked title to download the PDF file. (If a title isn’t highlighted as a link, that means the speaker did not submit a paper.
If you are interested in a particular slide deck of a speaker or if you have any questions, please email your request to ldurben@midwestpoultry.com.
MPF & NCADC Joint Poultry Nutrition and Health Symposium
Co-Chairs: Dr. Michael Lilburn, Ohio State University and Dr. Curtis Novak, Purina Feeds
The Role of Mechanistic Theory in Delaying the Development in NSPases | Dr. Mike Bedford, AB Vista
Development and Evaluation of Direct Fed Microbials (DFMs) for Use in Poultry Diets Potentials, Limitations, and Realities | Dr. Chris Pixley, Novozymes
The Potential Impact of Slow Growth Broilers on the Resources, Infastructure of the Poultry Industry | Dr. Tony Pescatore, University of Kentucky
How Do Coccidiosis Challenges Influence Lipid Digestibility and Energy Utilization? | Dr. Sam Rochell, University of Arkansas
Turkey Health Workshop
Co-Chairs: Dr. Robert Beckstead, North Carolina State University and Michelle Kromm, CVM, Jennie-O Turkey Store
Updates from the National Turkey Federation Turkey Health Task Force | Dr. Kabel Robbins, Butterball
Salmonella-Related Updates from the Turkey Industry | Ms. Lisa Wallenda-Picard, National Turkey Federation
Get the Most From Your Diagnostic Laboratory | A Field Perspective from Dr. David Rives, Zoetis; and a Diagnostic Lab Perspective from Dr. Rebecca Wilkes, Purdue University
Organic and Speciality Poultry Production Workshop
Co-Chairs: Dr. Jacqueline Jacob, University of Kentucky and Mr. Nick Levandoski, Sunnyside Hatchery, Inc.
Raising Pullets in Alternative Systems for Optimal Production | Danielle Botting, DVM, Hy-Line North America, LLC
Management of Internal and External Parasites of Outdoor Organic Poultry Flocks | Fred Dustan Clark, DVM, University of Arkansas
Essential Oils: Alternatives for Organic Production and Processing | Dr. Anup Johny, University of Minnesota
Pullet/Layer Health Workshop
Co-Chairs: Dr. Yuko Sato, Iowa State University and Dr. Eric Gingerich, Diamond V
Spotty LIver Disease / Campylobacter Hepaticus | Daniel Shaw, DVM, University of Missouri
Egg Drop Syndrome (Adenovirus 127) in Layers | Sherrill Davison, VMD, University of Pennsylvania
Gallibacterium anatis | Kelli Jones, DVM, CEVA
Turkey Breeder Workshop
Co-Chairs: Dr. Julie Long, USDA-ARS and Dr. Helen Wojcinski, Hybrid Turkeys
PMV 3 in Turkeys | Dr. Seiche Genger, Cargill
Egg Production in Turkey Breeding Hens Driving Causes of Lowered Egg Production | Ms. Kristen Brady, University of Maryland
Using Egg Breakouts to Improve Hatch and Poult Quality | Dr. Michelle Behl, Select Genetics
Simmering Issues Workshop
Co-Chairs: Dr. Ken Koelkebeck, University of Ilinois and Mr. Paul Brennan, Indiana State Poultry Association
NPIP Biosecurity Plans: Resources, Tools, and How to Have Success by 2020 | Ms. Abby Neu, University of Minnesota
Indemnity and Compensation in an Avian Influenza Incident | Dr. Hengngi Fidelis, USDA-ARS
Trade and the Poultry Industry | Ms. Demeteris Hale, USDA-ARS
Meat & Egg Processing Workshop
Co-Chairs: Dr. Dong Ahn, Iowa State University and Ms. Myah Walker, Sparboe
Salmonella Prevention Strategies and Influences of Sampling Method Selection | Dr. Dianna Bourassa, Auburn University
High-Value Utilization of Eggshell Membrane from Waste to Medicinal Products | Article 2 | Dr. Xi Huang, Huazhong Agricultural University
Reduction of Salmonella enterica and Campylobacter jejuni on Chicken Parts by Improving the Killing Effect of Service Decontaminating Solutions | Dr. Aubrey Mendonca, Iowa State University
Broiler Production Workshop
Co-Chairs: Dr. Jon Moyle, University of Maryland and Dr. Carrie Cremers, Pilgrim’s Pride
First Weeks of the Flock | Dr. Brian Fairchild, University of Georgia
Hot Weather and Tunnel Ventilation | Dr. Dennis Brothers, Auburn University
Current Trends in Broiler Litter Management | Dr. Joe Hess, Auburn University
Turkey Grower Workshop
Co-Chairs: Mr. Ron Kean, University of Wisconsin and Dr. Brian McComb, Elanco
The Effect of Stocking Density on Turkey Tom Production and Welfare | Dr. Karen Schwean-Lardner, University of Saskatchewan
Hot Weather Management | Ms. Christy Puffenbarger, Aviagen Turkeys
Footpad Dermatitis in Market Turkey Hens – Bird Density and Bedding Material Relationships | Dr. Sally Noll, University of Minnesota
Pullet & Layer Egg Production Workshop
Co-Chairs: Dr. Ken Anderson, North Carolina State University and Mr. Brent Swanson, Elanco
Growing Pullets for a Cage Free System | Ms. Lisa Timmerman, Hendrix-Genetics
Interpreting Titer Results | Keith Honnegar, DVM, Elanco
Best sample collection practices for poultry diagnostic test for traditional and new testing methods | Kristin Roza-Sutherland, DVM, IDEXX Laboratories