Beef X Dairy Research Symposium
December 16, 2025 6:00PM - 8:15PM
Registration Deadline: December 12, 2025 - 11:30PM
Farm Bureau Pavilion
Contact: Jerad Jaborek
Program Schedule:
Welcome and Introductions
Introduction to Beef × Dairy Crossbreeding in the U.S.
Historical trends and perspectives to the adoption of beef × dairy crossbreeding in the U.S.
Speaker: Melanie Pimentel-Concepcion, M.S.
Phase I study
Comparing feedlot performance, carcass traits, and feeder calf value of beef × Holstein and Holstein steers.
Speaker: Dan Buskirk, Ph.D.
Corn silage study
Comparing feedlot performance, carcass traits, and liver abscess incidence of Holstein and Beef × Holstein steers fed different corn silage inclusion rates in the finishing diet.
Speaker: Melanie Pimentel-Concepcion, M.S.
Phase II study
Comparing feedlot performance, carcass traits, and retail yield of Beef × Holstein steers and heifers, Holstein steers, and Beef steers.
Speaker: Jerad Jaborek, Ph.D.
Closing and Evaluations
Event Location
4301 Farm Lane, Lansing, MI 48910
517-432-5566
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