MSU Beef X Dairy Research Symposium
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
6-8:15 p.m.
Farm Bureau Pavilion at Michigan State University
4301 Farm Lane, Lansing, MI 48910 (classroom C/D)
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-Concepci?n, 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
Registration for MSU Beef X Dairy Research Symposium is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on December 12, 2025.
Accommodations
Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For information, contact Jerad Jaborek at 715-451-2035 or jaborekj@msu.edu.