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October 29-30, 2024 • South Point Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas Nevada

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Welcome

Welcome to the 2024 Amelicor Herd & Feed Management Conference

We're thrilled to return to our proven favorite! This year, our conference sessions and exclusive hotel room rates are once again located at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Our lineup of speakers is outstanding, and we've shortened the conference to keep it within a 2-day schedule! Investing in your employees' education is a smart move, especially with our basic and advanced classes in DHI-Plus, EZfeed, and EZweights software. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your herd and feed management skills!

Discover all the exciting details about this year's conference events below and secure your spot by registering at the bottom of the page.

Conference Program

8:00 AM - Noon

Consultation and Attendee Registration

If you sign up for a free consultation, we'll schedule a time for you this morning. And when you arrive, please stop by the front desk to let us know you've arrived. Thank you!
Noon - 1:00 PM

Lunch

Kick off the conference on a delicious note with a scrumptious meal in the grand ballroom.
1:00 - 2:45 PM
John Ellsworth

General Session

Come and be a part of the conference's grand opening in the main ballroom! Amelicor will present some interesting information followed by our first keynote speaker:
John Ellsworth
John Ellsworth
CEO, Success Strategies
2:45 - 3:10 PM

Break

Don't forget to indulge in some refreshments and stop by the vendor area to check out our amazing conference sponsors!
3:10 - 4:00 PM
Bill Mahanna

General Session

Let's all head back to the main ballroom for an exciting keynote speaker!
Bill Mahanna
Bill Mahanna, Ph.D., Dipl. ACAN
Pioneer Global Nutritional Sciences Manager
4:10 - 5:00 PM

Breakout Classes: Session 1

Sonoma C - Customizing DHI-Plus: Options and Settings Overview: Discover how to adjust the options and settings in DHI-Plus to match your work processes. This class will ensure you are making the most of the software’s customizable features.

Sonoma D - Mastering Ingredient Setup for Optimal Reporting in EZfeed: Join us for a comprehensive session on ingredient management in EZfeed. We'll thoroughly cover the setup procedure, detailing the significance of each field from classification to comparative dry matter. Discover how these fields impact your reports and learn best practices for managing ingredients, including deleting and inactivating them, to maintain an organized and effective feed system.

Sonoma B - Optimizing EZweights - Explore the powerful capabilities of EZweights in this comprehensive class. Learn how to utilize EZweights for precise delivery tracking, automatic weight recording, and efficient inventory management. We'll discuss setup, daily use, and advanced tips to help you get the most out of your EZweights system.

Keynote Speakers

These special guests will enhance our conference experience with their expertise.

Bill Mahanna

Bill Mahanna, Ph.D., Dipl. ACAN
Pioneer Global Nutritional Sciences Manager

Bill Mahanna, raised on a Holstein dairy in Upstate New York, holds a B.S. in Animal Science from Cornell University and a Ph.D. in Dairy Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He currently manages the Pioneer Global Nutritional Sciences Team and has been with Pioneer for 37 years and. In this role, he provides technical support for sales teams and collaborates with researchers to develop products for the dairy and beef industries.

Dr. Mahanna is a member of the American Dairy Science Association and was awarded the 2014 Nutrition Professionals award for “significant contributions to the field of applied dairy nutrition”. Bill is also an adjunct associate professor in the Animal Science Department at Iowa State University and a visiting professor at the State Agrarian University in the Ukraine. Bill has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Ukraine, Russia, China and Japan. His articles and production advice appear frequently in various dairy publications such as Hoard's Dairyman, Feedstuffs, and as the editor of the Pioneer Silage Zone Manual.

John Ellsworth

John Ellsworth
CEO, Success Strategies

John Ellsworth is the founder of Success Strategies, Inc., where he helps agricultural businesses improve their financial health through strategic planning, debt restructuring, and cash flow management. With over 30 years of experience in the agricultural industry, John has worked with more than 80 different business operations, providing invaluable insights and support. His expertise is widely recognized, and he has been a regular columnist in multiple Dairy Business publications since 2001. John has authored several books, including "A Roadmap for Success," "The Business Confidence Maximizer," and "Surviving the Firestorm of the Dairy Industry," offering guidance on building business profitability.

John's background includes a B.S. in Dairy Husbandry from SUNY Cobleskill and the University of Georgia, an MBA in Finance from Duke University, and extensive experience in both consulting and banking. He has been featured on DairyLine Radio and various podcast series, sharing his insights on business profitability and financial success. Through Success Strategies, Inc., John continues to strive for a positive impact on his clients, helping them navigate the challenges of the agricultural industry.

Sponsors

We want to highlight the sponsors of this year's Herd Management Conference

The contributions of the companies who help sponsor the herd conference every year are greatly appreciated! The money they contribute helps offset the conference expenses and allows us to keep registration fees reasonable for attendees.

Sponsor This Year's Conference
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Novonesis
South Point Hotel

Accommodations

Special room rate - $79
South Point Hotel and Casino: Las Vegas, NV

For your convenience, our meeting venue is also the place where you can reserve a room to stay for the extent of the conference. We have worked out a special price with the hotel for conference attendees, so rooms need to be reserved separately from the conference registration.

The hotel rooms have a premium view with two queen beds or a king bed. In addition to the room rate, there is a daily resort fee of $18 plus taxes.

We recommend getting your reservation early because sometimes the rooms fill up and the preferred rate won't be guaranteed after 9/30/24.

Reserve your hotel room

Pricing

Standard Registration

$399 $449.00 Early-bird special before 9/18/24

This conference pass is for the first person from each company who attends. It includes:

  • Live conference general meetings and keynote speakers
  • Breakout training classes for specific topical training
  • Lunch on Wednesday and breakfast and lunch on Thursday.

Group Registration Discount

Each Additional Registration: $350/pass

Multiple conference passes from the same company are substantially discounted. This makes it possible to bring everyone who will benefit from the valuable training offered at the conference.

Each pass includes all the same benefits as the Standard Registration.

Registration Instructions

  1. Fill Out the Conference Pre-Payment Form (on this page): Enter your contact information for billing.
  2. Add Conference Passes and Complete Payment: Select the number of standard and additional discounted passes. Confirm and process your payment.
  3. Book Hotel: The payment thank you page will have the hotel details and a booking link to secure the hotel room (or see the accommodations section on this page).
  4. Check Your Email: You will receive a link for each attendee to complete their individual registration. This step will ensure everyone attending gets their conference lanyard, swag bag, and conference materials upon arrival.

The video below guides you through what to expect when registering for this year's conference.

Conference Payment

Please complete the form below to purchase your conference passes for you and/or your group.

Once your payment is processed, we will send an email with instructions for each attendee to complete their individual registration. This step is crucial to ensure that each attendee receives their personalized conference lanyard, swag bag, and conference materials upon arrival.

Thank you for your participation, and we look forward to seeing you at the conference!