2010 Dairy Calf & Heifer Conference  Presented by the Dairy Calf & Heifer Association   Register online NOW!   For the complete conference brochure, click here.

DCHA is going to horse country!    Lexington, Ky. is known as ... the horse capital of the world ... the birthplace of bourbon ... the heart of the bluegrass ...   Lexington is home to downtown skyscrapers overlooking acres of lush pastures. It's where champion horses are bred, foaled, trained, bought, sold, raced and retired. It's where bourbon was born and burley tobacco is raised. Featured Speakers Once again, DCHA has secured some of the top professionals in the industry to speak at the 2010 conference. This is your opportunity to come hear the people who are making a difference in the way business is done. Below are just some of the speakers and presenters that are scheduled. General Session Speakers: Tom Shay, CSP - Profits+Plus Charlie Arnot, Founder of CMA Consulting Roger Cady, Senior Technical Consultant at Elanco Animal Health Additional Speakers: Dr. Jim Drackely; Brian Rittgers; Dr. Gary Neubauer; Bill Payne; Lewis Anderson; Steve Hayes; Jeanne Wormuth; Steve Isaacs; Bob Cropp; and more! Click here to register now!   The Hyatt Regency Lexington Hotel is the host property for the conference. The property is connected to the Lexington Convention Center, which is where all meetings will be held with the exception of the DCHA Annual Breakfast.   The DCHA room rate is $135 for single-quad occupancy and rate is valid through February 26. To make your reservation call 800-233-1234 and ask for the Dairy Calf & Heifer rate or register online at www.lexington.hyatt.com/groupbooking/lexrlcalf2010.

Schedule of Events The 2010 DCHA Conference is set up differently this year, taking into account the feedback we've received in recent years. The program on Wednesday will focus on calf education and information, while the Thursday program will feature topics on heifer raising. Both days, attendees will still have the opportunity to attend the trade show and network with producers and industry representatives. Thursday evening, the DCHA Conference will close with a special event at the Kentucky Horse Park. Tuesday, March 23 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Pre Conference Lexington Tour 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm DCHA Second Annual Golf Outing 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Registration Desk Open   Wednesday, March 24 - Calf Day 7:30 am - 7:00 pm Registration Desk Open 8:30 am - 10:00 am Opening General Session 10:00 am - 10:30 am Refreshment Break 10:30 am - 11:30 am Breakout Sessions 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Trade Show Grand Opening with Lunch 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm General Session II 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Refreshment Break 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Breakout Sessions 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Breakout Sessions 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Trade Show Reception   Thursday, March 25 - Heifer Day 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Registration Desk Open 7:30 am - 9:00 am DCHA Annual Meeting & Breakfast 9:00 am - 10:00 am Trade Show Open 10:00 am - 11:30 am General Session III 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Trade Show Open with Lunch 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Breakout Sessions 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Refreshment Break 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Breakout Sessions 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Breakout Sessions 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Old Kentucky Night at Kentucky Horse Park