By Blake Jackson
Close to 150 dairy professionals gathered in East Syracuse, New York, last week for the 2026 Herd Health and Nutrition Conference, where experts shared the latest research and insights on dairy herd health and nutrition.
The event has been jointly organized for nearly two decades by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY and the Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance (NEAFA).
“The Herd Health and Nutrition Conference is a great venue to network while also hearing the latest research around dairy nutrition, management and sustainability,” said Charlie Elrod, NEAFA Board President.
“The Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance is proud to collaborate with Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY to provide a program of research-backed solutions that can be implemented on dairy farms immediately. In addition, the opportunity to network with our colleagues across the agriculture supply chain in one place helps us all continue to learn, grow and improve our industry.”
Attendees explored how advancements in dairy cow productivity are shaping management practices. Sessions covered key topics such as automated milking systems, component-based milk production, forage strategies, farm economics, and nutrition planning for the next generation of dairy cattle.
“This conference continues as a strong partnership with NEAFA”, said Tom Overton, Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY Director. “We had great speakers bringing cutting edge knowledge and the latest research to our industry professionals.”
The conference highlighted the value of collaboration and innovation, while emphasizing science-based approaches to support a sustainable and resilient dairy industry.
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Categories: New York, Business, Livestock, Dairy Cattle