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2026 Virtual Program

Tuesday, September 8 – 10:00AM – 2:00PM CDT
Intestinal Biology and Additives Day

Invited Presentation By: Dr. Fernández-Miyakawa
Defining intestinal homeostasis as a predictive and mechanistic
framework for poultry performance

Wednesday, September 9 – 10:00AM – 2:00PM CDT
Microbial Ecosystems Day

Invited Presentation By: Dr. Todd Callaway
A Tale of Two Ecosystems: The ruminal and hindgut microbial populations impact animal health, food safety, and cattle productivity

Thursday, September 10 – 10:00AM – 2:00PM CDT
Nutrition-Host-Microbe Interactions & Intestinal Physiology Day

Invited Presentation By: Dr. Sung Woo Kim
Host intestinal response to diets and microbial shifting: implication to intestinal health and growth of nursery pigs

Friday, September 11 – 10:00AM – 1:30PM CDT
Immunity and Intestinal Resilience Day

Invited Presentation By: Dr. Joshua Lyte
Neurophysiology as an emerging measure of poultry gut health: Understanding what gut neurochemistry can tell you regarding health and performance across poultry species

Detailed list coming soon!

Dates to Remember

  1. July 3, 2026 - Abstract presenters registration deadline
  2. July 6, 2026 - Abstract submission closes
  3. August 1, 2026 - Sponsorship deadline (for all prerecorded advertisements)
  4. July 31, 2026 - Last day for attendee (non-presenter) early registration rate 
  5. September 8, 2026 - Symposium begins