Program March 27 - 29, 2026

Greek Peak Mountain Resort

All Sessions held in the Acropolis Ballroom (building next to ski slopes)
*Shuttle runs continually between the lodge and conference center during the symposium, beginning 6:45am and ending at 9:30pm.*

Friday

- shuttle from Lodge front entrance to conference room runs 12:00pm-1:30pm. Plenty of parking in lot next to ski center.

1:00pm-1:05pm
Welcome

1:05pm-2:00pm
"Dairy Market Situation and Outlook"
- Kathleen Noble Wolfley

2:00pm-3:00pm
"Veterinary Business Advice"
- Charlotte Lacroix

3:00pm-3:30pm
Break

3:30pm-5:00pm
"Veterinary Business Advice" (cont.)

5:00pm-6:30pm
Reception

6:30pm-8:00pm
Dinner

Saturday

6:30am-7:45am
Breakfast - Adirondack Room (located next to lobby in Hope Lake Lodge)

- shuttle from Lodge front entrance to conference room runs 6:45-8:15am

8:00am-9:30am
"Value and Pain Points of Automated Monitoring Systems: Practical Insights for Dairy Practitioners"
- Julio Giordano

9:30am-9:45am
Break

9:45am-10:35am
"The Vet's Role in Developing the Dairy Workforce from Competence to Compliance"
- Rich Stup, Kaityln Lutz, Mary Lewis

10:35am-10:45am
Break

10:45am-12:00am
"The Vet's Role in Developing the Dairy Workforce from Competence to Compliance" (cont.)

12:00pm-12:50pm
Lunch

12:50pm-1:50pm
"Making the most out of BRD diagnostic testing"
- Drew Magstadt

1:50pm-2:50pm
"Milk Quality: Systems, Management, & Troubleshooting"
- Michelle Buckley

2:50pm-3:30pm
Ice Cream Break

3:30pm-4:30pm
"Milk Quality: Systems, Management, & Troubleshooting" (cont.)
- Paul Virkler

4:30pm-5:30pm
"Role and Impact of Water Quality on Milk"
- Chris Elliott

5:30pm-6:30pm
Reception

6:30pm-8:00pm
Dinner

Sunday

6:30am-7:45am
Breakfast - Adirondack Room (located next to lobby in Hope Lake Lodge)

- shuttle from Lodge front entrance to conference room runs 6:45-8:15am

8:00am-9:00am
“Dairy Calf Transportation”
- Dave Renaud

9:00am-9:15am
Break

9:15am-10:15am
"Practical Approaches to Calf Health Management”
- Dave Renaud

10:15am-10:30am
Break

10:30am-11:15am
"Backyard Medicine"
- Jon Higgins

11:15am-12:00pm
"Practical Euthanasia: Intrathecal Injection, Captive Bolt, Etc."
- Jon Higgins  

12:00pm
Adjourn

The 2026 program has been approved for 14.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. NEDPMS is an approved New York State sponsor of continuing education for veterinarians.

Greek Peak Mountain Resort

The 2026 Northeast Dairy Production Medicine Symposium will be held in Cortland, New York at Greek Peak Mountain Resort.

First-timers to Greek Peak will find a mountain that has ample terrain suited to every ski and snowboarder’s ability and interest. If you’re interested in lessons, Greek Peak’s expert staff of over 200 professionals assure a comfortable learning environment and instruction set at your own pace and on the terrain that’s right for you. Don’t own your own equipment? Greek Peak’s Rental Shop offers the latest in skis, snowboards, ski blades, and high-performance demos.

• • • • Cascades Indoor Waterpark: Enjoy Cascades Indoor Waterpark, our 41,000 sq. ft. indoor water park containing more than 150,000 gallons of water and over 500 feet of slides.
      • Waterfalls Spa: Escape to Serenity in our luxurious Waterfalls Spa, offering the finest treatments from around the globe to provide relaxation and rejuvenation.
      • Fitness Center: Our state of the art fitness center, located on the first floor, offers the latest Precor equipment, open 24 hours a day via your room key. An adult must accompany children under 14 years of age.
      • Starlight Arcade: Enjoy hours of fun at Starlight Arcade, testing your luck on over 40 of the latest & greatest arcade hits. We have plenty of ticket redemption games and prizes seven days a week.
      • The Bearfoot Den Activities Center: Visit the Bearfoot Den Children’s Activities Center, where you can enjoy Wii challenges, creative crafts, board games, books, and puzzles. Check out our daily children’s programs that include Pajama Jam, Movie Mania & Munchies, Pizza Parties, Scavenger Hunts and more! Fees may apply.
      • Greek Peak Mountain: Across the street from Hope Lake Lodge is Greek Peak Mountain, the premier destination for skiing & boarding in New York. Our popular Kids World children’s programs introduce just the right mix of instruction, supervision, and fun! Shuttle service is provided from the Lodge to the Mountain.
      • Outdoor Adventure Center: The Outdoor Adventure Center is ready to deliver enough adrenaline-pumping excitement and adventure to make a memorable experience for the whole family. Activities include Zip Lines, Mountain Coaster, Aerial Ropes Course, Snow Tubing, and more. (not all facilities open in March)
      • Nordic Center at Hope Lake Park: The Nordic Center offers you the perfect setting for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Rentals and tickets available at the Outdoor Adventure Center.
      • Hiking Trails: Enjoy a nature walk around scenic Hope Lake or launch your own wilderness adventure on the renowned Finger Lakes Trails nearby.

  

  Seasonal Hours of Greek Peak Lodge Facilities

  NEDPMS Discounted Room Rates:

  • • • Discount Room Rates Expire Mar 6, 2026, or when the room block fills, whichever happens first.
      • Traditional Room: $154*
        
        • Traditional hotel room with 2 queen beds and a full bath.
      • Corporate Room with a Kitchen: $154*
        • Set up with 1 queen murphy bed, 1 queen pull-out sofa bed, kitchen, and dining table, bathroom with a shower, and gas fireplace
          
      • Corporate Room without a Kitchen: $154*
        
        • Set with a queen bed and sleeper sofa, and a full bath.
      • Northwood Suite: Suites: $189* The following room types will also be discounted and extended to NEDPMS Attendees but will not be blocked. If you would like to upgrade and there is availability, you may do so at the discounted rates below (suite floor plans).
        
        • Set with queen bed, sleeper sofa, full kitchen, bathroom, and gas fireplace.
      • * Taxes and Fees: The above rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes.
        • State and Local Tax: 13% per room per night, and is subject to change.
        • Resort Fee: 8% per room per night.
          
      • Cancellation Terms: A deposit of one (1) night's rate ($154) is required when making your reservation. This deposit is fully refundable up until 48hrs of your stay. If you cancel within 48hrs of your stay, you will forfeit the first night stay rate. Cancellation requests should be made by contacting the resort.

  To make your room reservations: 2 Options
  

  Option 1: Submit your reservation request online   

  • • • Complete form, then select "Submit Request" (if Group Name is not pre-populated, enter NEDPMS)
      • You will receive a room request email immediately
      • A reservation agent will call within 24-48 hours with confirmation and collect payment information

  Option 2: Call 800-955-2754 (reservation desk is staffed 9am-6pm 7 days/week)

  • • • Say "Reservations" when the prompt asks
      • Select Option #2 for Group Room Reservations
      • You will be connected with a live agent
      • Request the group rate for NEDPMS
      • You will receive an email confirmation after booking

  Resort will extend the group rate 3 days before and 3 days after the NEDPMS dates, subject to availability.
  

  Check-In Time: 3:00pm, Check-Out Time: 1:00pm*
  *If you check out of your room Sun morning prior to the start of the sessions, please let the front desk know so the lodge staff can clean the room.
  

  Shuttle between lodge and meeting space

  • • • Shuttle runs continually between the lodge and conference center during the symposium
      • First shuttle from lodge: 6:45am
      • Last shuttle from conference center: 9:30pm

  
  

  
  Getting there:
  

  Address:
  2177 Clute Rd.
  Cortland, NY 13045
  Phone:(800) 955-2754

  Directions from the north: Take I81 south from Syracuse, take Exit 10 and turn left at the fork to continue on US Route 11 South, follow US 11 for 1.5 miles, turn right on Main St, drive west on Main St for 0.3 miles and turn left on Clute Rd, drive south on Clute Rd for 4.4 miles to Hope Lake Lodge & Conference Center on the right.

  Directions from the south: Take I81 north from Binghamton, take Exit 9 and turn left on US Route 221 West (E Main St.), take next right onto US Route 11 (Broome St.), follow US 11N for 4.1 miles, turn left onto US Route 392 West, follow US 392W for 4.8, and turn right to Hope Lake Lodge & Conference Center.

  Directions from the west: Take US Route 13 east from Ithaca for 13.1 miles, in Dryden continue straight on US Route 392 East for 6 miles, turn right and continue on US 392E for 2.3 miles to Hope Lake Lodge & Conference Center on the left.

The Four Tendencies

The “Four Tendencies” is a framework developed by Gretchen Rubin to explain the different ways people respond to expectations. The Four Tendencies Workshop allows participants to understand the differences among the four types—Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels—as well as to engage in scenarios and discussions to practice applying that knowledge. Participants come away with specific actions to take to improve their relationships with clients, co-workers, patients, students, or trainees, as well as friends and family.

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NEDPMS offers reduced registration for guests of symposium attendees. Guests are welcome to join in on all meals and are encouraged to check out what the resort has to offer.

• Lactation room provided
  • Leonidas Room, across the hall from the Acropolis Room
    
  • Nursing mothers will be provided a refrigerator for their hotel room free of charge (the Traditional Double rooms do not have kitchens). Let the lodge know when you make your reservation and one will be provided at no charge.
• Want to coordinate with other NEDPMS families? Join the NEDPMS Parent Connection Facebook Discussion Group to see what other symposium guests are planning.
• Guest Symposium Registration Fee (to cover meal charges):
  • Adult: $120
  • Children 5-12: $60
  • Children < 4: FREE
• Greek Peak Mountain Resort - Discounts available to the NEDPMS Group.
  • Depending on snow, everything should be open. Ski slopes, mountain coaster, tubing hill, adventure center, indoor water park, arcade, hiking/cross country skiing or snowshoeing trails, outdoor firepits, full service spa, hotel restaurant and bar.
  • More information on activities
• Hotel will extend the group rate 3 days before and 3 days after Group’s room block dates, subject to
  availability.

2021 Symposium Presentation Recordings Available to Registrants

(Click here to see how to access)

The 2021 Symposium Proceedings document is available for download. Go to our event dashboard (link located in your confirmation email) to access your copy. This document is for registered attendees only.

This just in - Our 2021 Symposium has been approved by the AAVSB’s Registry of Approved Continuing Education for 9.75 CE Credit Hours.

NEDPMS is approved by NYSED as a New York State sponsor of continuing education for veterinarians.

All attendees will receive an email with CE certificate information following the conclusion of the symposium.

This just in - Our 2020 Symposium has been approved by the AAVSB’s Registry of Approved Continuing Education for 14.5 CE Credit Hours.

NEDPMS is approved by NYSED as a New York State sponsor of continuing education for veterinarians.

All attendees (in-person or virtual) will receive an email with CE certificate information.

New this year, we will be holding our planning meeting before the AABP Annual Conference.  

1. Since we will NOT be holding a planning meeting in Phoenix on Friday morning during the conference, you will be free to do something else and not be late for morning sessions.
2. But wait, what if you have ideas to share for next year's symposium? Send them to us at [email protected] before our planning meeting on Sep 5th.