Dear ADSA Discover Conference Speaker,

On behalf of the American Dairy Science Association thank you for agreeing to be a speaker at the upcoming Discover
Conference, Milk Components: Opportunities for Maximizing Farm Gate Returns and Meeting Manufacturing Needs
planned for October 10-13, 2011 at Eaglewood Resort and Spa in Itasca, IL (near O'Hare International Airport in
Chicago). Your participation is very important to the overall success of this Conference and we appreciate your taking
the time and effort to contribute. I am confident that you will find this to be a rewarding and exciting opportunity!

The program committee for this conference, under the leadership of Adam Lock, Michigan State University and Chel
Moore, Elanco Animal Health, has done an excellent job of developing key topics and identifying appropriate speakers
and moderators. The ADSA Discover Conference (DC) series addresses topics of contemporary importance to food
animal agriculture. Meaningful interaction in a relaxing atmosphere is a key feature. Conferences are held in an
informal, retreat-type setting, and provide an environment and format that fosters stimulating interactions among all
participants. Information about the Discover Conferences, including the program for this specific Conference, can be
found on the ADSA web site at http://www.adsa.org/discover/

I urge you to carefully read the enclosed abbreviated version of Speaker Guidelines, which covers some of the important
aspects of your participation as a speaker. In this letter I want to communicate some key points and ask that you
contact me if you have any questions or additional needs. You will also find this material posted on the conference web
site at http://www.adsa.org/discover/.

Registration & Travel Expenses: As an Invited Speaker, your registration fee will be paid for by the conference. The
registration fee includes the reception and conference dinner on Monday evening, three breakfasts, and two lunches.
Our ability to cover invited speaker expenses is based on contributions we receive from our sponsors. The Discover
Conference Series abides by ADSA policy which prohibits payment of honorarium or speaker fees. Please refer to the
mailing you received for specific details related to travel and lodging expenses, or contact us with any questions you
might have.

Lodging: I will make your lodging reservations at Eaglewood Resort for you. Speakers who receive expense
reimbursement are expected to be present for the entire conference, thus we have indicated your arrival at Eaglewood
to be Monday, October 10, 2011 and your departure to be on Thursday, October 13, 2011. If you wish to add additional
nights to your stay, we would be happy to assist with this booking - simply let us know the arrangements for paying for
these additional nights. If you have any other changes to your arrival or departure dates, or any special needs related to
your lodging at the conference, it is important you contact me at your earliest convenience.

The Conference site is Eaglewood Resort and Spa in Itasca, Illinois. The 106-acre resort features a par-72, 6,017-yard golf
course with 100-year-old oak trees, three lakes and challenging greens. In addition, the resort offers a full service spa
and sports center, a heated indoor pool and a private bowling alley. There are several restaurants and lounges onsite as
well as wireless internet throughout the facility, a 24 hour business center, and more.

Attendance: Speakers and moderators are expected to be present for most, if not all, of the conference. Anyone
receiving financial assistance to attend a DISCOVER Conference (speaker, moderator, panel members etc.) must stay a
minimum of 24 hours after their session (or until the end of the Conference) to be eligible to receive financial assistance.
See Guidelines for specific information.
Your Role as a Speaker: Please refer to the accompanying program for your presentation time. Presentations will be
followed by time for questions and answers, and further discussion. It is very important that speakers stay within their
allotted time as indicated on the attached program so that the discussion component of the Conference can be fruitful.

Information Needed by September 26, 2011:

1. A copy of your PowerPoint presentation emailed (or mailed on cd). Speakers are not required to provide full
manuscripts. Instead, please note that copies of speaker visuals are assembled for inclusion in a handout booklet
for registrants. If you are using something other than PowerPoint, handouts of key tables and figures will be
fine. We request these 2 weeks in advance so we have time to duplicate and assemble presentation notebooks,
and time to pre-load all presentations onto one computer. You will have the opportunity to make changes to
your final presentation once we get onsite in Itasca.
2. A brief biographical paragraph; this will be duplicated and inserted into the handout at the meeting. (for sample
bio, go to the DISCOVER web site and click on Information for Invited Speakers)
3. An Interpretive Summary of your presentation. As you know, in order to preserve the free flow of discussion, we
do not publish proceedings of the conference. We do however receive numerous requests for information both
during and after the conference about topics presented. The Interpretive Summaries fill that need. Summaries
should not exceed one page (single spaced, 12 pt). At the top of the page should be the title (all caps), and
beneath it your name and institution/affiliation. The summary should address the following:
a. What is the nature and scope of the problem or phenomenon that you discussed, and the impact or
importance it has for the environment and for society?
b. What remedies, solutions, improvements, or understandings are envisioned that will reflect progress in
dealing with the problems or in understanding the phenomenon?
c. If the remedies, solutions, improvements or understandings are achieved, how will this impact the
environment and society?
Feel free to include a summary table or figure if it helps communicate your basic message. The Interpretive
Summary should be free of jargon and technical terms/details. A lay person reading the summary should be able
to know what the core message of the presentation was. At the end of the summary, include your contact
information (name, title, institution/affiliation, address, phone, fax, email). We plan to include copies of the
Interpretive Summaries in the program booklet given to each registrant and to post them on the DISCOVER web
site. A sample Interpretive Summary can be found on the web site. Click on Information for Invited Speakers.

The above materials can be sent to my attention: Molly Kelley, ADSA Headquarters, 2441 Village Green Place,
Champaign, IL 61822; ph: 217/356-5146, e-mail: adsa-discover@assochq.org. Contact me, Larry Miller, Adam Lock, Chel
Moore, or any of the program committee members if you want to discuss any aspect of your responsibilities.

Again, thank you very much for your willingness to participate in this conference. We are looking forward to another
stimulating DISCOVER Conference.

Sincerely,

Molly Kelley
ADSA DISCOVER Conference Series
Attachments: DISCOVER Speaker Guidelines, ADSA Expense Reimbursement Policy, Conference Program
 ADSA Discover Conference Series
Speaker Guidelines and Procedures Abbreviated Version

(Updated 08/01/11)

The DISCOVER Conferences (DC) address important contemporary issues in food animal agriculture (production and
food products) that can benefit from the environment of a DISCOVER Conference. The environment is to be one which
fosters creativity, emphasizes interaction and open discussion, and focuses on thrusts which will move the field forward.
The signature format utilizes an informal retreat-type setting, with time allowed for significant personal and small
group discussions and for networking and recreation.

See the website: <http://www.adsa.org> for information on the nature of DISCOVER Conferences, how to propose a
conference, and information on upcoming Conferences. Publicity and registration information for each conference will
be entered on the website.

Format

Most Discover Conferences run Monday through Thursday noon. The first evening activity may vary from an informal
get acquainted reception to a dinner (with or without a speaker). One of two formats is typically followed:
- Sessions are held each morning and evening with all or part of the afternoons available for discussion,
interaction and recreation, or
- Sessions are held during the day, with evenings available for group dinners, further discussion and informal
interaction.
Typically main presentations are limited to 25-30 minutes to include 5 minutes of questions to clarify any points. Panel
presentations are usually limited to 5-10 minutes per panel member. A break is scheduled during each morning session.
At the end of a session (morning or evening) about 45 minutes to one hour is provided for questions to speakers and
general discussion (very important) including questions and comments from registrants. Program committees may alter
this structure to better accommodate their particular program.

Guidelines for Speakers

Concise presentations are required. It is essential that speakers do not exceed the time allotted for their presentation.
Discussion periods at the end of each session provide an opportunity to elaborate or add points. While speakers should
provide a very brief context for the latest information being presented, the emphasis should be on new information,
new ideas for the future rather than a review.

DISCOVER Conferences have a policy of no published proceedings. To encourage free and open discussion there is a no
citation policy and photography of visuals or tape recording is prohibited. (This policy might be modified for a specific
conference if there is good reason. In such cases the policy to be followed for that conference will be clearly
communicated.) Speakers are required to provide the Coordinator with copies of their visuals, an interpretative
summary of the presentation, and a biographical summary two weeks before the Conference. This and related
information will be duplicated and inserted in a notebook for registrants and it is clearly communicated that the books
are For use of Conference Registrants only and NOT FOR CITATION. This helps registrants follow the presentation
without a lot of note taking. In addition it is helpful for speakers to provide a few suggested questions as discussion
starters (in case needed).

Interpretive Summary of your presentation: In order to preserve the free flow of discussion, including the discussion of
unpublished data and regulatory issues etc., we do not publish proceedings of the conference. We do however receive
numerous requests for information both during and after the conference about topics presented. The Interpretive
Summaries fill that need. Summaries should not exceed one page (single spaced, 12 pt). At the top of the page should be
the title (all caps), and beneath it your name and institution/affiliation. The summary should address the following:
a. What is the nature and scope of the problem or phenomenon that you discussed, and the impact or
importance it has for the environment and for society?
b. What remedies, solutions, improvements, or understandings are envisioned that will reflect progress in
dealing with the problems or in understanding the phenomenon?
c. If the remedies, solutions, improvements or understandings are achieved, how will this impact the
environment and society?

Feel free to include a summary table or figure if it helps communicate your basic message. The Interpretive Summary
should be free of jargon and technical terms/details. A lay person reading the summary should be able to know what the
core message of the presentation was. At the end of the summary, include your contact information (name, title,
institution/affiliation, address, phone, fax, email). We plan to include copies of the Interpretive Summaries in the
program booklet given to each registrant and to post them on the DISCOVER web site.

Speakers are expected to be present for most, if not all, of the conference. Anyone receiving financial assistance to
attend a DISCOVER Conference (speaker, moderator, panel members etc.) must stay a minimum of 24 hours after their
session (or until the end of the Conference) to be eligible to receive financial assistance.

Expenses: A key element to the success of our conference series is our ability to bring the exchange of timely and
relevant topics to the industry while maintaining a very reasonable conference fee. Invited speakers for this conference
will receive conference registration, travel and lodging, paid for by DISCOVER Conferences. Our ability to cover these
expenses depends on the success of outside sponsor contributions and registrations for this conference. The
Registration fee includes all registration expenses, plus most meals (Monday dinner, Tuesday breakfast and lunch,
Wednesday breakfast and lunch, and Thursday breakfast.)

The Discover Conference Series abides by ADSA policy which states that prohibits payment of honorarium or speaker
fees.

For complete expense reimbursement guidelines, you are encouraged to review the ADSA Expense Reimbursement
Policy below and at http://www.adsa.org/ADSAExpenseReimbursementPolicy.pdf

Additional specific guidelines and suggestions may be supplied to speakers for each conference.
 ADSA Expense Reimbursement Policy
http://www.adsa.org/ADSA_Expense_Reimbursement_Policy_2011.pdf

General: Whenever possible, ADSA volunteers and invited speakers are to combine trips, or use other
available sources of funding, prior to submitting expenses for reimbursement. Reasonable expenses and support
shall be reimbursed for authorized / official business conducted in behalf of ADSA, in accordance with the
following expense reimbursement policy.

Personal Expenses
Items of a personal nature incurred while traveling are not reimbursable, including phone, laundry, movies,
flight and medical insurance.

Non-reimbursable Expenses
Speaker honorariums for ADSA stand-alone meetings will not be paid without the advance written approval of
the ADSA Executive Committee. Monetary support will not be provided to speakers for presentation
preparation.

Receipts
With the exception of mileage reimbursement and expenses less than USD 5.00, receipts are required for all
expenditures.

Expense Report Form

Expenses are to be reported on an ADSA Expense Report, available on the ADSA home page (under About
ADSA). Expense reports must be signed and submitted with full receipt documentation. All expense reports
shall be submitted in USD, and all reimbursements shall be made by check in USD only. Expense reports must
be submitted no later than one month following the conclusion of a trip. For other types of expenditures,
expense reports must be submitted within 30 days of date incurred.

Air Fare
Domestic air travel will be economy class only, purchased at least 21 days in advance. If a 21-day advance
purchase fare is not available, advance approval of the ADSA Executive Director, or ADSA Treasurer, is
required.

International airfare will be purchased at least 21 days in advance and will be reimbursed up to USD 1,000.
Fares in excess of USD 1,000, as well as any international airfare that does not meet the 21-day advance
purchase requirement, must be approved in advance by the ADSA Executive Director, or ADSA Treasurer.

Ground Transportation
Whenever possible, travelers are encouraged to utilize the lowest cost form of transportation, including airport
shuttle service, light rail where available, or sharing cabs. Where this is not practical, taxi service may be used.
Personal vehicles used for approved association business will be reimbursed at the then current IRS mileage
reimbursement rate ($.555 as of June 30, 2011) plus parking. Where use of personal auto is the most practical
and cost effective means of travel to the airport, travelers are expected to use long-term airport parking facilities
for trip durations of more than one day.

For long distance trips, where flying would be the expected mode of transport, driving related expense (mileage
at the then current IRS mileage reimbursement rate plus all parking plus any in-transit motel/hotel expense plus
additional meal expense due to time on the road) is limited to: the 21-day advance purchase economy airfare,
plus round trip cab/airport limo from home to airport, plus round trip cab from the airport to hotel in the
destination city. Please submit screen shot of (at least) 21 day advance purchase airfare quote when seeking
reimbursement for extended driving trips.
Car rentals are discouraged. When absolutely necessary, intermediate size or smaller sedans should be rented.
Larger cars and vans are not allowed unless approved in advance by the Executive Director, or ADSA
Treasurer. Travelers are expected to use credit cards that provide collision damage coverage when renting cars.

Hotel
ADSA Official Functions: All hotel stays are to be at the hotel(s) reserved for the ADSA function, where room
and tax will be charged to a master account. This will permit ADSA to meet the room nights guaranteed to the
hotel(s). In those rare cases where a different hotel is selected by the traveler, the room nights will be
reimbursed up to the ADSA rate, plus applicable tax.

ADSA / Discover Conferences Invited Speakers: All travelers are encouraged to depart in the evening of the
last meeting day to save hotel nights, whenever possible. A maximum of two nights at the headquarters hotel
shall be reimbursed for a one-day meeting; three nights for a two-day meeting, four nights for a three-day
meeting, five nights for a four day meeting, and six nights for a five-day meeting.

Hotel room rates in excess of USD 250/night (including applicable tax) for all other travel must be approved by
the Executive Director, or ADSA Treasurer, in advance.

If necessary, internet service will be reimbursed. Travelers are expected to use cell phones or calling cards
during hotel stays.

Meals
Meals are limited to a maximum of $50.00 per day, including tax and gratuity. Amounts in excess of this may
be considered with suitable justification if they are approved by the ADSA Executive Director, or ADSA
Treasurer, in advance. Receipts for meals/food and beverage purchases are required.

Revised 9/14/09
 22nd Discover Conference on Food Animal Agriculture:
Milk Components: Opportunities for Maximizing Farm Gate Returns and Meeting
Manufacturing Needs
October 10-13, 2011
Eaglewood Resort and Spa in Itasca, IL
Sponsored by the American Dairy Science Association

Agenda Outline as of July 29, 2011

for distribution to program committee, moderators and speakers
Monday, October 10, 2011
4:00-6:00 PM Registration, Red Oak Lobby

Opening Session - Historical Perspective and Challenges for the Future

Moderators: Chel Moore, Elanco Animal Health & Adam Lock, Michigan State University
5:30 PM Poster Viewing and Cocktail Hour, Red Oak Lobby
Posters should be set up by 5:15 PM. Discussion of Posters during cocktail hour. Posters will be up for most of the
duration of the Conference. Cash bar reception.

6:30-7:20 PM DINNER, Red Oak Ballroom

7:20 PM Welcome Larry Miller, DISCOVER Conference Series and DC22 Co-chairs Adam Lock, Michigan State University;
and Chel Moore, Elanco Animal Health
7:30 PM Historical Perspective and Challenges for the Future Dale Bauman, Cornell University

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

7:00-8:00 AM Continental breakfast, Red Oak Lobby

Session 1 - Milk Component Basics: Biology & Recent Advances; Whole Animal Perspective
Moderator: Tom Jenkins, Clemson University
8:00 Welcome, Announcements
8:10 A Review and Overview of Milk Component Synthesis Dale Bauman, Cornell University
8:40 Horizontal Integration of Energy and Protein Metabolism Brian Bequette, University of Maryland
9:10 Discussion

9:55-10:25 BREAK

10:25 Geneticists Perspective on Milk Components Kent Weigel, University of Wisconsin

10:55 Integrating Genetics and Nutrition: A New Zealand Perspective on Altering Milk Components Steve Davis,
ViaLactia/Fronterra, New Zealand
11:25 Discussion

12:00-1:30 LUNCH and Poster Discussion, Red Oak Ballroom

Session 2 - Component Economics

Moderator: Steve Larson, Hoards Dairyman
1:30 Milk Pricing in the Global Context Mark Stevenson, University of Wisconsin
2:00 Milk Component Pricing within the USDA Federal Milk Market System Henry Schaefer, USDA Federal Milk Markets
2:30 Discussion

3:00-3:30 BREAK
 3:30 Processors Perspective on Current and Future Needs of Fat vs. Protein (both cheese and fluid markets) Calvin Covington,
Southeast Milk Inc.
4:00 Assessing the Value of Components at the Farm Level, Normand St. Pierre, The Ohio State University
4:30 Discussion
5:15 Adjourn

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

7:00-8:00 AM Continental breakfast, Red Oak Lobby

Session 3 - Analytics of Milk Components

Moderator: Dave Barbano, Cornell University
8:00 Calibration and Regulations for DHIA and Payment Testing John Rhodes, Eastern Lab Services
8:30 Potential Use of an On Farm Sampling System (Afimilk) Charlie Staples, University of Florida
8:45 Farm and Cow Level Issues Related to Milk Sampling and Composition Results Dave Barbano, Cornell University
9:15 Discussion

9:45-10:00 BREAK

Session 4 - Milk Components (General)

Moderator: Adam Lock, Michigan State University
10:00 Field Nutritionist Perspectives on Milk Components from Around the Country
Michael DeGroot, DeGroot Dairy Consulting
David Byers, Independent Consultant
Speaker TBA
11:10 Discussion

11:30-12:45 LUNCH, Burnhams Restaurant

12:45 Variation in Milk Components (regional and on farm) Bill Sanchez, Diamond V Mills
1:15 Circadian Patterns of Feed Intake and Milk Component Variability Kevin Harvatine, Penn State University
1:30 Are there Limits to Fat & Protein Production? What Can We Learn from Other Countries? Michael Van Amburgh, Cornell
University
1:45 Discussion

2:30-3:00 BREAK

Session 5 - Milk Protein: Challenges and Opportunities

Moderator: Brian Sloan, Adisseo
3:00 Amino Acid Balancing The Ideal Protein Approach Charles Schwab, Schwab Consulting, LLC
3:30 Amino Acid Balancing The Story is Not That Simple Mark Hanigan, Virginia Tech
4:00 Low Protein Diets, Mike Van Amburgh, Cornell University
4:15 Discussion
5:00 Adjourn

Thursday, October 13, 2011

7:00-8:00 AM Continental breakfast, Red Oak Lobby

Session 6 - Milk Fat: Challenges and Opportunities

Moderator: Chel Moore, Elanco Animal Health
8:00 What Research is Currently Out There and What Should We Be Looking At? Tom Jenkins, Clemson University
8:30 FA in the Diet as Risk Factors - Lou Armentano, University of Wisconsin
9:00 Targeted Feeding of Specific FA for Improving Milk Fat Adam Lock, Michigan State University
9:15 Discussion

10:15-10:30 BREAK

10:30 Wrap up discussion

11:00 Adjourn