Join us at the conference for information on the latest nutrition information and recommended practice on labelling and authorising regulations, nutritional management of the dry cow, forage analysis, practical heifer management, and the lactating cow. Academic and industry experts, including Professor Alastair Macrae, Michael Smith and Vicky Phillips, will share their science and evidence-based knowledge to help advance your dairy cow nutrition knowledge.
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
The first day will explore advancements in feed analysis and practical heifer management, featuring expert-led sessions that provide insights into key areas of nutrition, forage analysis, and youngstock management.
13:00 | Refreshments
WELCOME
13:45 | Confrence Welcome | Helen Warren, BSAS President and Alltech
FEED ANALYSIS
14:00 | Developing calibrations for forage analysis | Mike Smith, AB Vista
14:45 | A night out with silage – acids and alcohols | Dave Davies, Silage Solutions
15:30 | Break
PRACTICAL HEIFER MANAGEMENT
16:00 | Post-weaning to first calving – managing the dairy heifer | Alex Bach, ICREA
16:45 | Re-evaluating copper in the diet of heifers | Sandy Mackenzie/James McCaughern, Harper Adams University
19:00 | Drinks Reception and Dinner
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Day 2 shifts focus to nutritional strategies for dry cows, regulatory insights, and climate adaptation, with leading experts sharing the latest research and recommendations.
09:00 | Refreshments
THE LACTATING COW
09:30 | Adapting to changing weather | Pete Falloon, Met Office
10:15 | Water – the forgotten nutrient | Huw McConochie, Zinpro
11:00 | Break
NUTRITIONAL MANAGEMENT OF THE DRY COW
11:15 | Revisiting DCAD |David Wilde | Massey Harper Feeds
11:45 | Nutrition to mitigate the risks of peri-parturient diseases | Alastair Macrae, University of Edinburgh
LABELLING AND AUTHORISING REGULATIONS
12:15 | Authorising additives | Nick Wheelhouse, University of Edinburgh Napier and chair of the FSA’s Advisory Committee on Animal Feedstuffs
13:00 | Labelling dos and definitely do nots | Vicky Phillips, Apheya
13:45 | Closing remarks | Helen Wilson
13:50 | Buffet lunch and depart
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
This event has been approved for purposes of CPD and can be counted as 24 BSAS CPD points.