The International All Things Bovine Leukemia Virus Conference
BLV 2026
July 14-17, 2026
East Lansing, Michigan
Change in Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV) control and prevalence requires a community approach. Dissemination of information and discussion among producers, veterinarians, industry representatives, extension specialists, and researchers allows for appropriate and focused developments to happen which benefit all involved. The International All Things BLV Conference is planned as a welcoming and collaborative gathering place for sharing ideas, successes, challenges, and needs regarding BLV – while providing career development, mentorship, and training to early career individuals and students.
The international gathering for discussion and learning among researchers, extension specialists, producers, veterinarians, and students is vital for progress in global bovine leukosis diagnosis, management, and control. The conference includes presentations in BLV from lead researchers across the globe, as well as accounts of success and challenges of BLV management from engaged producers and veterinarians.
The 2026 All Things BLV Conference will take place at the Brody Café in the Private Dining Room located at 241 W. Brody Rd., East Lansing, MI 48825.
For more information visit the All Things BLV website https://www.canr.msu.edu/blv/Meetings/all-things-blv-2026
Abstracts will be considered for both in-person and virtual presentations.
Schedule
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July 14, 2026 |
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Time (ET) |
Event/Session |
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4 p.m. |
Optional Opening Reception & Guided Tour of the New MSU Dairy Cattle Research and Teaching Center |
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July 15, 2026 |
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Time (ET) |
Event/Session |
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7 a.m. |
Registration Open and Breakfast |
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8:45 a.m. |
Welcome |
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9 a.m. |
Opening Address |
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10 a.m. |
Break |
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10:15 a.m. |
General Session |
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Noon |
Lunch and Networking |
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1:30 p.m. |
General Session |
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5:45 p.m. |
Featured Presentation |
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6:45 p.m. |
Dinner and Social Networking |
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July 16, 2026 |
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Time (ET) |
Event/Session |
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8 a.m. |
Registration Open and Breakfast |
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9 a.m. |
General Session |
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10:30 a.m. |
Break |
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10:50 a.m. |
General Session |
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Noon |
Lunch and Business Meeting |
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2 p.m. |
General Session |
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3:45 p.m. |
Break |
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4:05 p.m. |
General Session and Keynote |
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6 p.m. |
Dinner and Networking -Offsite Location |
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July 17, 2026 |
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Time (ET) |
Event/Session |
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8 a.m. |
Registration Open / Breakfast |
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8:30 a.m. |
Bus Departs for Tour |
| 9:30 a.m. | Tour |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch and Tour |
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3 p.m. |
Tour and Conference Concludes |
Conference Cost:
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In-Person Full Conference with Tour |
In Person Conference No Tour |
Virtual Conference |
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Early (Register before 6-25-26) |
$285 |
$235 |
$225 |
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Regular (Register before 7-8-26) |
$335 |
$285 |
$275 |
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Onsite Registration |
$435 |
$385 |
$375 |
Lodging:
We have worked to reserve lodging at two hotels that are within a 15 minute walk of the conference facility. There are also dorm rooms available at the facility. There is a hotel across the street from where the conference meeting is held. If rooms become available we will add those room as an option to the conference site.
You may book reservations at:
The AC Hotel (3160 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912) (15 minute walk west of Brody Complex). You may reserve your room for $129 group rate until June 24, 2026. Lodging accommodations requested after June 24, 2026, will be based on the hotel’s availability and may not be able to honor the group rate. The daily parking fee is $14.
The Graduate Hotel (133 Evergreen Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823) (15 minute walk Northeast of Brody Complex). You may reserve your room for $129 group rate until June 24, 2026. Lodging accommodations requested after June 24, 2026, will be based on the hotel’s availability and may not be able to honor the group rate. No parking fee.
Brody Dorm Complex Lodging (Limited Availability), 241 W. Brody Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824
Participation in this lodging option includes a required meal plan at Brody Square. All included meals are expected to be utilized as part of this arrangement.
Please note that meal participation directly impacts our ability to continue offering dorm housing for adult groups in the future. We appreciate your cooperation and respect for this expectation. Meals that are part of the conference will be discounted from your overall registration if you enter the code “brody” in the discount coupon code area. If you do not enter the code, the discount will not be applied.
Registration by July 1, 2026, is required if you wish to book dorm lodging.
To learn more about the dormitory design visit: https://virtualtour.msu.edu/tour/residence-halls-neighborhoods/brody-neighborhood/
Single Dorm Lodging
Option 1: July 14 – July 18, 2026 – Single AC Dorm – $375 – Includes:
- Lodging July 14, 15, 16, 17
- July 14: Dinner
- July 15: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- July 16: Breakfast, Lunch
- July 17: Breakfast, Dinner
- July 18: Breakfast
Option 2: July 14 – July 17, 2026 – Single AC Dorm – $350 – Includes:
- Lodging July 14, 15, 16
- July 14: Dinner
- July 15: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- July 16: Breakfast, Lunch
- July 17: Breakfast
Option 3: July 15 – July 17, 2026 – Single AC Dorm – $270 – Includes:
- Lodging July 15 and 16
- July 15: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- July 16: Breakfast, Lunch
- July 17: Breakfast
Double Dorm Lodging
Option 1: July 14 – July 18, 2026 – Double AC Dorm – $630 – Includes:
- Lodging July 14, 15, 16, 17
- July 14: Dinner
- July 15: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- July 16: Breakfast, Lunch
- July 17: Breakfast, Dinner
- July 18: Breakfast
Option 2: July 14 – July 17, 2026 – Double AC Dorm – $610 – Includes:
- Lodging July 14, 15, 16
- July 14: Dinner
- July 15: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- July 16: Breakfast, Lunch
- July 17: Breakfast
Option 3: July 15 – July 17, 2026 – Double AC Dorm – $485 – Includes:
- Lodging July 15 and 16
- July 15: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- July 16: Breakfast, Lunch
- July 17: Breakfast
Map Address: Brody Hall, 241 W Brody Rd., East Lansing, MI 48825
Looking for additional lodging options? Visit: East Lansing/Lansing Lodging
Airports:
Lansing
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Ground Transportation:
Train: Amtrak
Michigan Flyer: Michigan’s Premier Motorcoach Connection Between East Lansing, Brighton, Ann Arbor & Detroit Metro Airport. Hytch a Ride to your bus! Hytch is a new option that provides passengers from East Lansing with a ride to or from your front door. Just add the ride to your Michigan Flyer bus ticket at the time of booking and Hytch pickup times are automatically aligned with your Michigan Flyer pickup time.
You may also consider using UBER or LYFT for transportation to and from the airport.
Details on how to purchase this pass will be included in the final confirmation message shortly before the event. Please note you will need the license plate number of the vehicle you plan to drive in order to register and complete your purchase.
If you are staying at the AC hotel they will require a separate $14 daily parking charge so you may decide to park at the Brody complex and walk to the hotel. If you are staying at the Graduate the parking is included in your lodging rate.
If you plan to drive between the hotel and the Brody complex you will need both an MSU parking pass and work with the hotel to acquire parking at their facility.
There are also a limited number of complimentary parking lots available on campus (Lots 15, 83, and 91) for those who prefer free parking and are comfortable walking to the conference location.
A campus map with parking lot locations and facilities can be found here: https://maps.msu.edu/interactive/index.php
Information about things to do in Lansing can be found on the Lansing Convention and Visitor’s Bureau website:?Choose Lansing.
Call for abstracts for The International All Things Bovine Leukemia Virus Conference Call for Abstracts is open.
Call for abstracts closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on May 3, 2026.
Sponsors for The International All Things Bovine Leukemia Virus Conference Call for Sponsors is open.
Sponsors closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on June 26, 2026.
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 more information, contact Tasia Kendrick at 517-432-2703 or taxistas@msu.edu or Megghan Honke Seidel at honkemeg@msu.edu or 989-666-3773.