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Guide to
PEAK 2024
April 17-19 | Minneapolis
#PEAK2024
On behalf of the Midwest Poultry Federation (MPF)
Board of Directors, welcome to our 53rd annual
convention! The years certainly march on and
we’re grateful for your attendance.
At the heart of PEAK and its organization, Midwest
Poultry Federation, we are all about the people of
our fantastic industry. Whether you are here to find
new products and services in our trade show, learn
more at any of our education tracks, or simply to
make both new connections and see old friends,
PEAK is the place to be for the North American
poultry industry!
You can learn more about what PEAK and Midwest
Poultry Federation, a nonprofit organization, are all
about in Hall D Lobby, where we have a display
that showcases our state poultry member
organizations and our current Board of Directors.
Thank you for being here and I hope you enjoy the
show!
Welcome to peak 2024!
Ross Thoreson
2022-2024 President
MPF Board of Directors
Allied Representative,
Best Veterinary
Solutions Inc.
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PEAK Unhatched
An Evening of eats & Entertainment
PEAK Unhatched is at a NEW
LOCATION in 2024 - our big
celebratory party on
Wednesday, April 17 will be
held at the Minneapolis
Convention Center in the
Ballroom (street level near
the main entrance.)
Your PEAK Unhatched ticket ($50/person) provides a variety of gourmet food
stations, an open bar the entire event, and Northstar, a fantastic band that
plays all kinds of music genres to suit a variety of tastes!
PEAK Unhatched kicks off at 5:00 p.m. at the Minneapolis Convention Center
in the Ballroom. Purchase your ticket(s) Wednesday, April 17 from 8:00 a.m.-
7:00 p.m. at the Minneapolis Convention Center (Hall D Lobby).
Bring your colleagues and customers to enjoy a full evening of food and drink,
fabulous music, and a celebration of our poultry community!
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prompted.) If you prefer to view the app in a web browser, no app pin is
required!
POULTRY TED TALKS - RESEARCH & EXHIBIT STAGES
2 LOCATIONS ON SHOW FLOOR
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
HALL D-E
Registration / Name Badge Pick-Up at Minneapolis
Convention Center
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
HALL D LOBBY
CONCURRENT EDUCATION TRACKS
Turkey, Broiler, Pullet/Egg Layer, Feed Manufacturing
& Technology, Business & Leadership Track
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
103 B-E (Turkey)
102 D-E (Broiler)
102 A-B (Pullet/Layer)
205 A-D (Business)
208 B-C (Feed)
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
HALL D-E
Mimosas on the Show Floor
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
HALL D-E
STARBAR BOOTH #306
Evening
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hall D-E
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
HALL D-E
Schedule
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
Happy Hour on the Show Floor
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hall D-E
Hospitality Night (various events/locations)
PEAK After Dark - Hilton Mpls Hotel (9-12 p.m.)
THURSDAY, APRIL 18
Registration / Name Badge Pick-Up at Minneapolis
Convention Center
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
CONCURRENT EDUCATION TRACKS - Business &
Leadership Track and Poultry Education Theater
POULTRY TED TALKS - RESEARCH & EXHIBIT STAGES
2 LOCATIONS ON SHOW FLOOR
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
HALL D LOBBY
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
205 A-D (Business)
102 D-E (Educ Theater)
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
CONCURRENT EDUCATION TRACKS - Turkey, Broiler,
Pullet/Egg Layer, Feed Manufacturing & Technology,
Business & Leadership Track
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
103 B-E (Turkey)
102 D-E (Broiler)
102 A-B (Pullet/Layer)
205 A-D (Business)
208 C-D (Feed)
PEAK Unhatched: An Evening of Eats & Entertainment
NEW LOCATION - MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION CENTER!
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
MCC Ballroom
Registration / Name Badge Pick-Up at Minneapolis
Convention Center
PRE-SHOW NUTRITION & POULTRY HEALTH SYMPOSIUM PARTNER:
MULTI-STATE POULTRY FEEDING & NUTRITION CONFERENCE
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ROOM 103 B-E
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
HALL D LOBBY
North Central Avian Disease Conference
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
ROOM 208 A-D SEPARATE REGISTRATION FEE APPLIES; CHECK-IN AT MEETING ROOM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Hall D
PEAK Feud Game
11:00 AM
PEAK FEUD STAGE Announcement of Blackout Bingo Cash Prize
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Hall D
PEAK Feud Game
ON THE SHOW FLOOR
Organic Egg Farmers of America Symposium
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
ROOM 211 A-D SEPARATE REGISTRATION FEE APPLIES; CHECK-IN AT MEETING ROOM
Devenish Nutrition Symposium
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
103 B-E BY INVITE ONLY
ON THE SHOW FLOOR
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
ROOM 205 B Midwest Poultry Federation Board of Directors
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
ROOM 102 C
2:30 PM -4:00 PM
ROOM 102 F
Midwest Poultry Consortium Board of Directors
Midwest Poultry Consortium Listening Session
general show info
REGISTRATION
Registration for PEAK 2024 is open to those supportive of the poultry industry. (This is
not a public show.) The registration area is located outside of Hall D of the
Minneapolis Convention Center. Watch for signs! Registration is open during the
following hours:
Wednesday, April 17: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 18: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, April 19: 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Onsite registration fee includes exhibits, all PEAK educational sessions, and
admittance to the PEAK Pre-Show Nutrition & Poultry Health Symposium.
There is no reduction of the registration fee on the 2nd day of the show. Payment is by
credit cards only (VISA, Mastercard and American Express accepted). Sorry, cash and
checks are NOT accepted.
PEAK reserves the right to deny access to the convention at its discretion. Minneapolis
Convention Center, in consultation with PEAK, reserves the right to remove persons
from the facility at its discretion.
REGISTRATION CATEGORIES & ONSITE FEES
Suppliers – Non-Exhibiting ($350) – This category includes
owners/employees/representatives of companies that provide a service or
product to the poultry industry but do not own, process or hatch birds.
Farmer/Processor ($75) – Attendees in this category are owners/employees of a
poultry farm or poultry company that owns, processes and/or hatches birds. This
category does not include a supplier to the industry.
University/Government/Poultry Association ($75) – This category is for University
employees, Government personnel (administration and staff of government
agencies only) and employees of nonprofit/poultry trade associations.
Registrants may be required to show photo I.D. at registration.
Complimentary Registration – Available to the following individuals. (I.D. may be
required)
Spouse accompanying a paid registrant
Children age 17 and under accompanying a registered parent
Press Personnel (I.D. required)
Qualifying University and other post-secondary students (I.D. and faculty or
advisor sponsor name required)
Qualifying Technical School / Community College / High School instructors
EXHIBIT HALLS/HOURS
PEAK’s Exhibit Hall is located on the street level of the Minneapolis Convention Center
– enter through either Hall D or Hall E. Our Exhibit Hall is open these hours:
Thursday – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Photo, video and audio recording of exhibit booths or products displayed in the
Exhibit Hall is prohibited without advanced approval of authorized exhibiting
company personnel and PEAK management.
PEAK UNHATCHED – AN EVENING OF EATS & ENTERTAINMENT
Tickets for this event can be purchased at the Registration Area from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00
p.m. on Wednesday, April 17. Cost is $50/person, which includes food stations, open
bars, and live musical act.
Sponsors (Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Silver) should pick up their tickets at the PEAK
Information Desk at the Registration Area.
The event will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center (NEW LOCATION this
year) in the Ballroom on Wednesday, April 17 – doors open at 5:00 p.m. and event
runs until 10:00 p.m. A name badge and ticket are required to enter.
There is not a separate Welcome Reception at the
Minneapolis Convention Center so be sure to purchase your ticket
and join us for PEAK Unhatched in the MCC Ballroom!
MESSAGES
Information and messages may be left for attendees and exhibitors at the
Registration Area. PEAK staff will page you if you have a message.
INTERNET SERVICE/ACCESS
Free wireless Internet service is available on street level of the Minneapolis
Convention Center - in the public/lobby areas only. Free Wi-Fi is NOT available in the
exhibit halls or any meeting rooms.
COAT & BAG CHECK
A secure coat and bag check (coats and bags/suitcases for a fee – credit card only)
is available on street level of the Minneapolis Convention Center during registration
hours Wednesday,Thursday, and Friday.
MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION CENTER FOOD OPTIONS
Multiple food options are available inside the Exhibit Hall on these days/times:
Thursday:
Mill City Grill (Exhibit Hall DE, 138 S) – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mill City Grill (Exhibit Hall DE, 140) -11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Chicken Shack – (Exhibit Hall DE, 138 E) – 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Chicken Shack – (Exhibit Hall DE, 140 E) – 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday:
Mill City Grill (Exhibit Hall DE, 138 S) – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Limited Grill Menu to
include pastries)
There will be table seating in the Exhibit Hall on the far left side of Hall D.
Also on the first level of MCC, you will find these options (hours vary):
Dunn Bros Coffee
Craft Bar & Lounge
Visit the Minneapolis Info Booth near Hall DE to get more information and assistance
with restaurants in Minneapolis.
TRANSPORTATION
Because of the close proximity of PEAK’s hotels (5 blocks or less), there is NO shuttle
service to/from the Minneapolis Convention Center for these hotels. Uber, Lyft, and
taxies are available at the front entrance of the building. (Best Western Normandy Inn
does offer a shuttle service to select destinations downtown so hotel guests should
inquire at the front desk.)
TOURISM / RESTAURANT INFO
A Minneapolis Information Booth will be staffed near Hall DE to assist you with
restaurant reservations and other questions. Hours are Wednesday, April 17 from 12:00
p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, April 18 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
MCC also has a general information center located across from Dunn Bros. for
general questions about the building and the Twin Cities. Hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30
p.m. daily.
CODE OF CONDUCT
In the interest of ensuring everyone a safe and fun convention, all attendees of PEAK
2024 are expected to adhere to the following Code of Conduct:
Only individuals who are registered and have an official badge may attend
convention events. Badges are non-transferable. (Includes spouses and children)
Please be respectful of all convention participants and all property belonging to
the Minneapolis Convention Center, Paramount, PEAK and/or exhibiting
companies.
When attending the workshops/presentations, please keep conversations/volume
to a minimum and make sure your cell phone is turned to silent/vibrate mode out
of courtesy to the presenters.
Photo, video and audio recording of exhibit booths or products displayed in the
Exhibit Hall is prohibited without advanced approval of authorized exhibiting
company personnel and PEAK.
general show info
April 8-10, 2025
April 14-16, 2026
April 20-22, 2027
FUTURE PEAK DATES
Location: Minneapolis
Our Diamond Sponsors
Our PLATINUM Sponsors
Our MEDIA Sponsors
Our SILVER Sponsors
Our HAPPY HOUR Sponsors
Our GOLD Sponsors
SPEAKER
SPONSORS
Mimosas on
the Show Floor
Hotel Key
Cards
Lanyards
eblast
sponsors
escalator
clings, column
wraps,
banners &
Aisle & DIGITAL
signs
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIPS
PEAK
Chill zone
blackout bingo Win $2500 Cash
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 18
Booth #306
Kick off PEAK 2024 with complimentary mimosas at Starbar's
Booth #306 - while supplies last. (Exhibitors not eligible.)
Booth 307 Booth 549 FREE SPACE
Booth 100
Booth 115 Booth110 Booth 201
FREE
Booth 423 Booth 301 Booth 721 Booth 1521 Booth 237
Booth 1154 Booth 1351 Booth1109 Booth 1021 Booth 322
Booth 1449 Booth 1137 Booth 1310 Booth 223
FREE
FREE
FREE
Pick up bingo card at
registration
Visit all booths on card
to get stamped
Return card to Info
Desk at Registration
Winner announced at
11:00 a.m. Friday in
Hall D on PEAK Feud
Game Stage
PEAK Feud on the show floor
Join the fun as you watch teams compete at PEAK Feud to win
prizes! You'll find the PEAK Feud stage in Hall D. Feud games will
run on this schedule:
mimosas on the show floor
Thursday, April 18
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, April 19
10:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
happy hour on the show floor
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 18 | Hall DE
Happy Hour on the Show Floor wraps up the first day of the show
with complimentary beer, wine, and soft drinks (while supplies
last). Bars will be set up in various areas on the show floor.
Sponsors are:
Must be present to win
(exhibitors not eligible)
Schedule of teams posted
near the Feud stage!!
3E - Kohler Power Systems
Action Manufacturing
Addfield Environmental Systems Ltd
Advanced Ag Products
Advanced Composting
Technologies, LLC
AEI
Ag Lighting Innovations
Ag Plus Farm & Ranch Supply
Ag Solar Solutions
AgCareers.com
Agralarm
Agranco Corp Usa
Agri Incineration Systems
Agri-Pro Enterprises
agricon llc
Agrimesh Technologies
Al Schultz Construction
Alaso American-Made Aviary Systems
All Energy Solar
Alltech
Amandus Kahl USA
American Pressure Inc
AMT, Inc.
Anderson Chemical Company
Anhui Huaheng Biotechnology Co.,ltd
Animal Health International
Anitox Corp
Anpario Inc.
Apex Ag-Tek Solutions, LLC
APHIS Wildlife Services - Minnesota
Aquapproach
Arkion Life Sciences
ARKO Laboratories
Arm & Hammer
ARTEMIS AG-SOLUTIONS LLC
Asahi Biosciences, inc.
ASI Industrial
Assist Natural Products
Aurora Pharmaceutical
Automated Ag Solutions LLC
Aviagen Turkeys
Balchem Corporation
Baldwin Supply Company
Barentz
BarnTools
BASF
BEST SRL - BEST POULTRY TECHNOLOGY
Best Veterinary Solutions, Inc.
Big Dutchman Inc.
Bimeda
BinTrac by HerdStar
Bird Barrier America
Bird Control Group
BK Dumps LLC
Boehringer Ingelheim
Buffalo Turbine
Cargill
CBM Lighting inc.
CBS Bio Platforms
Centurion Poultry, Inc
Ceva
CGB Organic Grains
Chore-Time
ClearH2O
Collapsible Cooler Co LLC
Comco
Continental Plastic Corp
Cruiser Products
CSA Animal Nutrition LLC
Cumberland Poultry
Dejno's Inc
Devenish
Diversified Agriculture
DM Carts
Dorset
Dosatron / Dilution Solutions
Doublel L Group LLC
DPI GLOBAL
DuraPlas, Inc.
Easy Automation, Inc.
Ecto Inc
Egg Industry Center
Elanco
Energy Panel Structures
ESA
Evonik Corporation
Facco USA
FACTA
Falcon Packaging
Falk Panel
Farm Weighs Systems & VEIT North
America
Farmer Automatic of America
Farmer Boy
Feedstuffs / Informa
Fienhage International
FreshLight USA
Gasolec Americas by Enerco Group Inc.
Genesis Instruments
Georgia Poultry Equipment Company
Gi-Ovo
Goodman Classic
Green Gable Contracting
GreenLink Corp.
H&N North America
Hamlet Protein Inc.
Hanson Silo
Harvest Pro MFG
Hatchery Planning Company
Hawkins Water Treatment Group
Heartland Builders Co.
Hellmann Poultry Equipment GmbH &
Co. KGG
Hendrix Genetics
Henning Companies
HENSLEY FEED TRANSPORTATION
EQUIPMENT
Hillside Hatchery
Hotraco Agri
Huvepharma
Hy-Line North America
Hygieia Biological Laboratories
ILC Resources
IMV Technologies USA
Incubation Systems
Independent Pest Control
INDIV
Industrias Vepinsa S.A. de C.V.
Innovational Water Solutions, Inc.
Innovative Poultry Products LLC
Insta-pro International
Iowa Area Development Group
ISG
J&D Manufacturing
Jamesway Chick Master Incubator
836
1622
643
1545
322
225
223
1540
1055
1613
654
1408
1337
117
1215
844
1633
1237
1249
409
1621
1339
1208
1531
200
208
1222
111
114
1539
1139
1549
739
646
1251
1015
206
1630
1256
345
1221
1517
1620
1200
715
642
201
531
821
1109
906
456
1244
255
1001
244
301
1627
1111
337
1131
209
631
408
454
1348
115
1101
221
1315
1441
1321
521
1344
1220
611
941
743
215
807
1421
842
1231
706
1639
520
701
1406
609
1103
415
543
406
507
1037
1217
1202
606
849
1300
238
811
1520
608
1054
1346
957
1609
1515
955
615
321
515
1238
1632
1003
123
931
809
309
253
1250
908
1309
1538
1023
234
1201
830
207
1147
1107
Booth Company Booth Company
EXHIBITING COMPANIES
Kanters Animal Health
Kemin Animal Nutrition & Health
Kent Nutrition Group
Keysource Solutions, LLC
Kindstrom-Schmoll Inc.
Koechner Mfg. Co. Inc.
KT Pacer
Kunafin
KUTLUSAN IC VE DIS TICARET A.S.
L.B. White Company
Lallemand Animal Nutrition
LANXESS Corporation
Leavell Sales
Life Products, Inc.
Lintech International
Liphatech Inc.
Lock Drives
Lubing Systems
Lumen Pros
Mala Mills
MAXIMUS
Merck Animal Health
MGH USA, Inc
MGK
Midwest Livestock Systems, LLC
Minnesota Board of Animal Health
Moba
Morningstar Farms
Motomco
Munters Corporation
Nanolike Inc.
National Poultry Equipment
Company
Neogen
Northland Boom & Custom Spray
Nova-Tech Engineering
Novonesis
O&T Farms
Olmix
OnMark Certification Services
Optum Immunity
Orec America, Inc
Overdrive Lighting
Oxbo International Corp
Pactiv
Palomar Insurance
PALS, Inc
Parker HVAC Filtration Division
Pertinent Eco-solutions Inc
Phason Electronic Controls
Pinnacle Recruitment Services LLC.
Potter's Poultry
Prairie Liquid
Precision Health Technologies LLC
Precision Lighting Systems, Inc.
Premier Claims
Prism Controls (PMSI)
Pro Active Solutions USA LLC
Probiotech International
Process Label Systems, Inc.
ProfitPro LLC
Proxy-Clean Products
PS Higgins Poultry Services Inc.
PSD Technologies LLC
PW Aire
QC Supply
QualiTech, LLC
Quality Technology International Inc.
Quantrol Inc.
Ralco
Ridley Feed Ingredients
Rostech Electronics
Rota Technologies
Roxell
SAM Nutrition
Sanovo Technology USA
SCHC
Scott Equipment Company
Scramblestaffing
Shell Egg Academy
Shenzhen Guanke
Technologies Co.,ltd
Shippers Supply, Inc.
Siebring Mfg, Inc
silvateam
SIME-TEK SPA
Skiold Landmeco A/S
SKOV A/S
Smithway Inc
Sonoco
Southwestern Sales Company
Stagecoach Trail Organics LLC
Star Labs
Starbar
Stenner Pump Company
Sterilex
Strength House Fitness and
Performance LLC
Sudenga Ind Inc
Summit
Suncoast Pine Shavings
Sunrise Foods International
Sure Conveyors
TCC Materials
Tecno
ThaMa-Vet LLc
Thies Electrical Distributing Co. Inc.
dba AgriLux Lighting Systems
Unifortes
United Labor Company
University of Minnesota
Uzelac Industries Inc
VAL-CO
Varment Guard
Vaxxinova US
VDL Jansen
Vencomatic Group
Vincent Corp.
Vision Electric & Plumbing
Vital Farms
Vostermans Ventilation, Inc
VSI
Walinga USA Inc
WATT Global Media
Yamasa Poultry Equipment
Ziggity Systems Inc.
Zoetis
Zucami Poultry Systems
509
423
1533
1145
815
522
251
742
1415
230
1248
119
1121
120
1057
838
350
1045
231
1310
1537
401
1106
1137
211
102
915
1353
733
721
1102
341
1301
735
1437
1021
310
1547
549
100
112
104
1254
1438
421
1345
1350
1120
110
1410
1007
1452
1521
214
1155
1331
1246
645
1454
248
1449
355
710
1431
831
745
1423
1615
801
407
1439
1031
315
357
1115
1056
307
644
124
300
356
1640
1122
245
106
1306
834
1157
107
455
1025
306
308
1154
559
1123
907
1247
101
237
1245
431
1351
1541
1607
652
708
1307
501/601
122
901
949
837
1355
1450
352
1207
1523
607
731
555
1323
331
445
Booth Company Booth Company
EXHIBITING COMPANIES
#PEAK2024
EDUCATION TRACKS
EGG LAYER/PULLET TRACK
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | ROOM 102 AB
Chairs: Dr. Ken Koelkebeck,
University of Illinois, and
Dr. Darrin Karcher, Purdue University
VSD Plus and Its Spin-Offs:
Understanding what the Hen
Perceives – Dr. Ken Anderson, North
Carolina State University
To Cage or Not to Cage; What
Does the Gut Say? – Dr. Dawn
Koltes, Iowa State University
TURKEY TRACK
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | ROOM 103 BCDE
Chairs: Dr. Marisa Erasmus,
Purdue University and
Mr. Ron Kean, University of Wisconsin
Tackling Turkey Health Challenges: an
NTF Update - Lindy Chiaia, Ph.D,
National Turkey Federation
Prebiotics and Postbiotics in Turkey
Production: Current Status of the
Science - Dr. Tim Johnson, University
of Minnesota
Pre-Show Nutrition & Poultry Health Symposium
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | ROOM 103 B-E
BROILER TRACK
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | ROOM 102 DE
Chairs: Dr. Jon Moyle,
University of Maryland and
Dr. Zac Williams,
University of Arkansas
Salmonella Control on Broiler
Farms – Mr. Luis R. Munoz, Auburn
University
·The Economics of Biosecurity –
How It Pays to Do It - Jordan
Shockley, Ph.D., University of
Kentucky
BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRACK
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | ROOM 205 A-D
Ask Better Questions, Build Shared Clarity with
Your Team, Clients, and Communities
Join other PEAK attendees as Brian Fretwell from Finding Good
leads you through a transformational journey designed to help
you tap into the benefits of authentic, meaningful, and life
changing human connection.
All fIVE tracks (BELOW) run concurrently from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
FEED TRACK
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | ROOM 208 CD
Chairs: Dr. Ken Koelkebeck,
University of Illinois, and
Dr. Darrin Karcher, Purdue University
Importance of Pellet and Crumble
Quality on Poultry Performance -
Dr. Wilmer Pacheco, Auburn
University
How to Achieve Throughput and
PDI Goals - Jose Ramirez, MBA,
Anitox
An Historical Overview of Zinc Nutrition - Dr.
Michael Lilburn, Global Animal Products
A Novel Application of Microbiome Data for
Understanding Poultry Metabolic Diseases -
Nick Evans, Adisseo
Feed Form and On-Farm Nutrient Segregation -
Courtney Poholsky, Penn State University
Dietary Energy: Swine Perspective - Dr. Jose
Soto, Alltech
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MULTI-STATE POULTRY
FEEDING & NUTRITION CONFERENCE
Chairs: Dr. Mike Lilburn, The Ohio State University
and Dr. Curtis Novak, Alltech
EDUCATION TRACKS
THURSDAY, APRIL 18
All fIVE tracks (BELOW) run concurrently from 8:30 AM TO 10:00 AM
TURKEY TRACK
8:30 AM-10:00 AM | ROOM 103 BE
Chairs: Dr. Marisa Erasmus,
Purdue University and
Mr. Ron Kean, University of Wisconsin
Injurious Pecking in Turkeys - Dr.
Allison Pullin, North Carolina State
University
Strategies for Managing and
Preventing Histomonosis: Current and
Future Approaches -Dr. Sean Chen,
University of Georgia
Key Essentials of Property Turkey
Production - William Alexander, Hybrid
Turkeys
EGG LAYER/PULLET TRACK
8:30 AM-10:00 AM | ROOM 102 AB
Chairs: Dr. Ken Koelkebeck,
University of Illinois, and
Dr. Darrin Karcher, Purdue University
100 weeks Layer – Feeding the Pullet
- Dr. Xabier Arbe, H&N International
An Egg is an Egg - No Matter Where
You Are! – Dr. Deana Jones, USDA
ARS
Stressful Times Call for Stress(ful)
Measures: Implications of Age,
Feeder Space, and Stocking Density
for Pullets – Dr. Meagan Abraham,
Jennie-O Turkey Store
BUSINESS & Leadership
Development TRACK
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | ROOM 205 A-D
Ask Better Questions, Build Shared
Clarity with Your Team, Clients, and
Communities
Most people never realize how much more
they could achieve with a strong
community. When you discover your innate
ability to build the community you need,
however, you help everyone achieve more.
Can’t make it to all three
sessions? No worries - each
session stands on its own.
FEED SYSTEMS &
MANUFACTURING TRACK
8:30 AM-10:00 AM | ROOM 208 CD
Chairs: Dr. Ken Koelkebeck,
University of Illinois, and
Dr. Darrin Karcher, Purdue University
Basics of Purchasing Raw Materials -
Dr. Adam Fahrenholz, North Carolina
State University
The Impact of High-Quality Raw
Materials in Poultry Production - Dr.
Enrique Montiel, Anitox
Roundtable discussion
BROILER
TRACK
8:30 AM-10:00 AM | ROOM 102 DE
Chairs: Dr. Jon Moyle,
University of Maryland and
Dr. Zac Williams,
University of Arkansas
Feathers to Findings: Effective
Sampling for Actionable Lab Data
Gordon Whitbeck, M.S., Whitbeck
Laboratories
What's New in Brooding, Dr. Brian
Fairchild, University of Georgia
Brian Fretwell of Finding Good will show us that building the world we need in the
future can't happen if we don't see how much we need each other in the present.
EDUCATION TRACK
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT TRACK
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | ROOM 205 A-D
Ask Better Questions, Build Shared Clarity
with Your Team, Clients, and Communities
Finding Good is redefining LISTENING to
change how we converse, relive experiences,
and connect. This neuroscience-based
communication framework is designed to
strengthen relationships, reveal potential, and
build confidence through a question-based
conversation method. Join us for our last day
with Brian Fretwell and come away with
conversation tools you’ll use right away!
Did you miss the Wednesday
or Thursday Business Tracks
with Brian Fretwell?
No worries - feel free
to join the session on Friday!
PEAK EDUCATION THEATER
The USDA Wildlife Services (WS) initiated the HPAI
Wildlife Biosecurity Assessment (WBA) project in
Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota as
a pilot project in 2023. The primary objective of this
project is to conduct evaluations of poultry facilities
that will focus on identifying strategies to reduce
the transmission of HPAI from wildlife to domestic
poultry.
To accomplish this objective WS will, at no cost to
producers, conduct on-site WBAs at commercial
poultry farms/sites. A WBA includes: 1) a survey of
wildlife observed on-site and adjacent to the farm
which will provide an index or baseline of the types
of wildlife in the area, 2) an overall assessment of
the farm site to identify attractants to wildlife and
an examination of the exterior of all
barns/structures for susceptibility of wildlife
entering the barn, and 3) if resources are available,
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | 102 DE
Wildlife Biosecurity Assessments
and Mitigation Strategies
Presenters:
Jason Gilsdorf and David Marks, USDA - APHIS, Wildlife Services
Wildlife Services may also provide active management of some wildlife
at the farm to control or reduce wildlife that may threaten biosecurity.
After conducting the on-site evaluation, producers will be provided with
a written report containing recommendations to mitigate on-site
attractants to wildlife and recommendations for repairs to
barns/structures to reduce or prevent wildlife interactions with poultry.
A follow-up assessment will also be conducted, typically within 1-2
months of the initial visit, to assess the status of recommended repairs,
attractants, and ongoing presence of wildlife.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
2023-2024 Officers
Ross Thoreson (President), Allied Rep, Best Veterinary Solutions
Lisa Henning (Vice President), North Central Poultry Association
Blake Van Denburgh (Secretary-Treasurer), Allied Rep, Feliz
Scott Waldner (Past President), North Central Poultry Assoc.
2023-2024 Directors
Ben Thompson/Steve Taylor, Illinois Poultry Industries Association
Kerry Trambaugh, Indiana State Poultry Association
Kim Reis, Iowa Turkey Federation
Greg Nelson, Kansas Poultry Association
Loren Brey, Minnesota Turkey Research & Promotion Council
Mick Fulton, D.V.M., Ph.D., Michigan Allied Poultry Industries
William Claybaugh, Nebraska Poultry Industries
Bob Drake, South Dakota Poultry Industries Association
Jason Luedtke, Wisconsin Poultry & Egg Industries Association
Steve Walcott, Allied Rep, Big Dutchman
Dr. Louis Arrington, Director Emeritus
About MPF
Event Management Team
Empowered Events LLC (Teresa Sorenson, Lara Durben,
Sara Van Den Einde, and Tonia Evans)
Midwest Poultry
federation is A 501(c)6 nonprofit
organization founded in 1971
All revenue (after expenses are paid) generated by PEAK is
given back to MPF's member state poultry organizations as well
as to other poultry and agriculture organizations for research,
career, and educational activities.
Board directors below in BOLD GREEN are retiring to
Emeritus status after PEAK 2024!
MPF’s member state poultry organizations have always
had the primary purpose of hosting an annual
convention emphasizing on-farm poultry production.
GIVING BACK
TO THE INDUSTRY
Thank You to our Education Volunteers
Education Program Co-Coordinators
Dr. Darrin Karcher, Purdue University
Dr. Ken Koelkebeck, University of Illinois
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Education Tracks Co-Chairpersons
Dr. Marisa Erasmus, Purdue University
Mr. Ron Kean, University of Wisconsin
Dr. Mike Lilburn, The Ohio State University
Dr. Jon Moyle, University of Maryland
Dr. Curtis Novak, Alltech
Dr. Zac Williams, University of Georgia
Congratulations
to our exhibitor
longevity Award recipients
5
Years
alaso american made aviary
asahi biosciences
buffalo turbine
cruiser products
csa animal nutrition
esa
fienhage international
goodman classic
hotraco agri
innovational water services
kt pacer
qualitech, Inc.
southwestern sales company
10
Years
automated ag solutions
dosatron
georgia poultry equipment
hellman poultry equipment
maximus
mn board of animal health
O&T farms
sure conveyors
val-co
15
Years
cbs bio platforms
farmer boy
green gable contracting
hygieia biological laboratories
moba
psd technologies llc
20
Years scott equipment
25
Years evonik
40
Years Diversified Agriculture
Hendrix Genetics
45
Years Best veterinary Solutions
Farmer Automatic of America
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