🌍 Official Language: Please note that the entire event (presentations and materials) will be exclusively in English. Simultaneous translation into Portuguese availabe.

International Symposium on Forage Quality and Conservation

VII ISFQC 2026

17–18 November 2026

Espaço Beira Rio - Piracicaba-SP, Brazil

In-person & Online Participation

Live Streaming Available

About Us

The International Symposium on Forage Quality and Conservation (ISFQC) is a consolidated scientific event dedicated to advancing knowledge on forage production, conservation, and utilization within sustainable livestock systems.

ISFQC 2026 will bring together researchers, professionals, students, and industry representatives to discuss recent scientific advances, emerging technologies, and practical applications related to forage quality, silage systems, pasture management, and analytical methods.

Founded in 1901, Esalq — the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture — is part of the University of São Paulo (USP). As a public and tuition-free institution, it has graduated more than 18,000 undergraduate students and awarded over 12,000 master's and doctoral degrees.

Located on the Luiz de Queiroz campus in Piracicaba, São Paulo state, Esalq offers an academic environment that keeps pace with the evolution of higher education. Here, students and researchers embark on a journey that is fully aligned with the demands of contemporary society.

The campus features 4 experimental stations, 140 laboratories, and several research centers available to its 3,000 students. In addition, Esalq provides a comprehensive student support program, including housing, a university restaurant, healthcare services, and financial aid.

A benchmark in various fields of knowledge, Esalq delivers technical, humanistic, diverse, and inclusive education — preparing graduates to contribute to a more sustainable reality from social, economic, and environmental perspectives.

Esalq. One of the most solid and renowned higher education institutions in the country.

Institutional Video

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Dates to Remember

Keep track of the key deadlines for the International Symposium on Forage Quality and Conservation.

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Abstract Submission

Deadline: July 17, 2026

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ISFQC 2026

17–18 Nov 2026

Speakers

Luiz Ferraretto

University of Wisconsin - USA

Willian Santos

Biomatrix / Tracking Feed - Brazil

Antonio Gallo

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore - Italy

Solenir Ruffato

Federal University of Mato Grosso - Brazil

Juan Monge

Vila Maria University - Argentina

Carlos Rabelo

Federal University of Pelotas - Brazil

Megan Smith

Lallemand - USA

Xu Gang

China Agricultural University - China

João Daniel

State University of Maringá - Brazil

Edson Santos

Federal University of Paraíba - Brazil

Álvaro Silva Neto

University of São Paulo - Brazil

Agenda Overview

A quick glance at our scientific schedule.

November 17th

07:40

Registration & Opening

08:30

MILK_2024 – Corn silage energy value

Luiz Ferraretto – University of Wisconsin, USA
09:10

Modern criteria to decide corn hybrid

Willian Santos – Sementes Biomatrix, Brazil
09:50

☕ Coffee Break

10:50

Silage contamination with mycotoxins

Antonio Gallo – Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy
12:30

🍽️ Lunch & Poster Exhibition

14:00

Thermodynamic monitoring in bag-type silos

Solenir Ruffato – Federal University of Mato Grosso, Brazil
15:20

Optimizing silage compaction

Juan Monge – National University of Villa María, Argentina
16:00

Plastic films for silage covering

Carlos Rabelo – Federal University of Pelotas, Brazil

November 18th

08:30

Novel microbial solutions for baling hay

Megan Smith – Lallemand Animal Nutrition, USA
09:10

Smart maize: machine learning model

Xu Gang – China Agricultural University, China
09:50

☕ Coffee Break

10:50

“Cracking the black box”: tropical grass silage

João Daniel – Maringá State University, Brazil
11:40

🍽️ Lunch & Poster Exhibition

14:00

Chemical and microbial additives combined

Edson Santos – Federal University of Paraíba, Brazil
15:40

Essential oils in rehydrated corn grain silage

Álvaro Silva Neto – University of São Paulo, Brazil
16:20

Summary of the VII ISFQC

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Organization

ESALQ - University of São Paulo

Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ/USP)

Department of Animal Science - ESALQ/USP

Department of Animal Science - ESALQ/USP

Forage Quality and Conservation Group - QCF

Forage Quality and Conservation Group (QCF)

Fealq

Luiz de Queiroz Agricultural Studies Foundation (Fealq)

Organizers

Prof. Dr. Luiz Gustavo Nussio

Professor at ESALQ-USP

Annelise Lobo

Postdoctorate at ESALQ-USP

Álvaro Bernardo da Silva Neto

PhD candidate at ESALQ-USP

Antonio Pereira de Barros Neto

PhD candidate at ESALQ-USP

Heitor Marins Nunes

M.Sc. student at ESALQ/USP

Diogo Panhoca Rodrigues

Undergraduate – ESALQ/USP

João Carlos Radicchi Capelari

Undergraduate – ESALQ/USP

Gabriel Chehoud Ottaño da Rosa

Undergraduate – ESALQ/USP

Victor Gennaro Mondelli

Undergraduate – ESALQ/USP

Bettania Areli Ayala Jara Silva

Undergraduate – ESALQ/USP

Enrico Paschoaletto Calicchio

Undergraduate – ESALQ/USP

Gustavo Walter Bastos

Undergraduate – ESALQ/USP

Anna Luiza dos Santos Cury

Undergraduate – ESALQ/USP

Martin Henrique de Moura Galaz

Undergraduate – ESALQ/USP

Sponsors & Support

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Registration Fees

Choose the category that applies to you to participate in ISFQC 2026.

🎓 Students
R$ 300,00
🔬 Professionals
R$ 600,00
💼 Groups of 5 or more students - 20% Off
R$ 240,00 each
🏭 Groups of 5 or more professionals - 20% Off
R$ 480,00 each
💻 Online Student
R$ 240,00
🌐 Online Professional
R$ 480,00
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🛂 Need an Official Letter of Invitation?

If you require an official document for your visa application or to secure travel funding from your institution, please download our standard letter of invitation.

⚠️ Note: This is an editable template. You must download the file and fill in your personal details (name, passport number, affiliation) yourself and send to the following e-mails for signature: isfqc2026@isfqc.com and nussio@up.br


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Call for Abstracts - Important Information

Each participant may submit up to three (3) abstracts as presenting author, with no limit on participation as co-author. During submission, one author must be designated as the presenting author, who must be registered for the VII ISFQC 2026.

Only original abstracts will be accepted, including scientific research, applied or extension studies, and case studies. Literature reviews will not be considered. All abstracts must be written in English and submitted exclusively through the online system.

The thematic areas covered include forage production and management; silage and haymaking; fermentation processes and additives; forage conservation technologies; forage quality and nutritive value; ruminant nutrition and feeding strategies; sustainable livestock systems; and precision livestock and forage systems.

Submit your abstract and be part of VII ISFQC 2026.

We look forward to your contribution!

Abstracts must be submitted by the online system

Abstract submission deadline: July 17, 2026

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Official language ❕ Please acknowledge that the official language of the conference is English. All presentations (oral and poster), and the book of abstracts, will be in English.