Bovine Leukemia Virus

July 14-17, 2026
Brody Square, East Lansing, Michigan 

Abstracts | Sponsor Information | Registration Information | Agenda | Lodging and Transportation| Things To Do 

Submit an Abstract, Register or Support the Conference at: https://events.anr.msu.edu/blv26/

The International All Things Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV) Conference is planned as a welcoming and collaborative gathering place for sharing ideas, successes, challenges, and needs regarding BLV – while providing career development, mentorship, and training to early career individuals and students.

The international gathering for discussion and learning among researchers, extension specialists, producers, veterinarians, and students is vital for progress in global bovine leukosis diagnosis, management, and control. The conference will stimulate interests and build community and collaboration around BLV.

This conference includes presentations in BLV from lead researchers across the globe, as well as accounts of success and challenges of BLV management from engaged producers and veterinarians.

This program will be submitted for American Association of Veterinary State Board RACE approval. Notification of credit status will be updated here. 

Call For Abstracts 

This conference welcomes presentations on the latest scientific advancements from researchers around the world, as well as experiences in BLV management and/or disease elimination from producers and veterinarians. Consider being a part of the conversation by sharing your research or experience with BLV at the 2026 International All Things BLV Conference, July 14-17!

Proposed topics include, but are not limited to:
Molecular Virology
Genetics/Genomics
Immunology and Microbiology
Epidemiology
Economic Impacts of BLV
Diagnostics and Control
Producer and Practitioner Experiences with BLV

Submission of abstracts are required for consideration of presentation.
Please consider submitting an abstract today!

https://events.anr.msu.edu/blv26/

Sponsor Opportunities

Why Support:

• Broad connection with producers, researchers, veterinarians and others in the cattle industry.
• Advancement of BLV research and control efforts, benefiting the cattle industry and public health at large.
• Enabling young researchers to expand their knowledge of BLV and gain career enhancing mentorship.
• Create new collaborations to address BLV challenges and improve the cattle industry.
• Hear Producer and Practitioner Experiences with BLV and work together and help provide solutions.

We invite you to be a part of the development of the BLV community internationally. Please consider supporting the conference.

Sponsor Levels:
Platinum - $5,000+

• Two complimentary registrations
• Brief 2-3 minute conference greeting
• Exhibit table
• On-site company supplied banner
• Company supplied literature
• On-site and online recognition

Gold - $2,500+

• One complimentary registration
• Exhibit table
• On-site company supplied banner
• Company supplied literature
• On-site and online recognition

Silver - $1,000+

• One complimentary bus tour registration
• On-site company supplied banner
• Company supplied literature
• On-site and online recognition

Copper - $500+

• Company supplied literature
• On-site and online recognition

https://events.anr.msu.edu/blv26/

Registration Information:

https://events.anr.msu.edu/blv26/

Tentative Agenda

Lodging and Transportation

Lodging:

We have worked to reserve lodging at two hotels that are within a 15 minute walk of the conference facility. There are also dorm rooms available at the facility. There is a hotel across the street from where the conference meeting is held. If rooms become available we will add those room as an option to the conference site.

You may book reservations at:

The AC Hotel (3160 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912) (15 minute walk west of Brody Complex)

You may reserve your room for $129 group rate until June 24, 2026. Lodging accommodations requested after June 24, 2026 will be based on the hotel’s availability and may not be able to honor the group rate. The daily parking fee is $14.

The Graduate Hotel (133 Evergreen Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823) (15 minute walk Northeast of Brody Complex)

You may reserve your room for $129 group rate until June 24, 2026. Lodging accommodations requested after June 24, 2026 will be based on the hotel’s availability and may not be able to honor the group rate. No parking fee.

Brody Dorm Complex Lodging (Limited Availability), 241 W. Brody Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824

Please note that dorm lodging pricing is preliminary and may be adjusted based on rate changes from MSU RHS. Any adjustments are expected to be minimal; however, participants will be responsible for covering any increase. Notification of any rate changes will be shared as soon as the information becomes available.

Participation in this lodging option includes a required meal plan at Brody Square. All included meals are expected to be utilized as part of this arrangement. 

Please note that meal participation directly impacts our ability to continue offering dorm housing for adult groups in the future. We appreciate your cooperation and respect for this expectation. 

Registration by July 1, 2026 is required if you wish to book dorm lodging.   

To learn more about the dormitory design visit: https://virtualtour.msu.edu/tour/residence-halls-neighborhoods/brody-neighborhood/ 

Single Dorm Lodging  

Option 1: July 14 – July 18, 2026 – Single AC Dorm – $380 – Includes:  

• Lodging July 14, 15, 16, 17 
• July 14: Dinner 
• July 15: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
• July 16: Breakfast, Lunch
• July 17: Breakfast, Dinner
• July 18: Breakfast

Option 2: July 14 – July 17, 2026 – Single AC Dorm – $355 – Includes:  

• Lodging July 14, 15, 16 
• July 14: Dinner 
• July 15: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
• July 16: Breakfast, Lunch
• July 17: Breakfast

Option 3: July 15 – July 17, 2026 – Single AC Dorm – $275– Includes:  

• Lodging July 15 and 16 
• July 15: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
• July 16: Breakfast, Lunch
• July 17: Breakfast

Double Dorm Lodging  

Option 1: July 14 – July 18, 2026 – Double AC Dorm – $635 – Includes:  

• Lodging July 14, 15, 16, 17 
• July 14: Dinner 
• July 15: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
• July 16: Breakfast, Lunch
• July 17: Breakfast, Dinner
• July 18: Breakfast

  Option 2: July 14 – July 17, 2026 – Double AC Dorm – $615 – Includes:  

• Lodging July 14, 15, 16 
• July 14: Dinner 
• July 15: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
• July 16: Breakfast, Lunch
• July 17: Breakfast

Option 3: July 15 – July 17, 2026 – Double AC Dorm – $490– Includes:  

• Lodging July 15 and 16 
• July 15: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
• July 16: Breakfast, Lunch
• July 17: Breakfast

Looking for additional lodging options?  

Visit: East Lansing/Lansing Lodging  

Parking Information

A special weekly parking pass for attendees will be available for $20. This pass allows parking at both the Kellogg Center Ramp (across the street from the Brody Complex) and Brody Complex Lot 65.

Details on how to purchase this pass will be included in the final confirmation message approximately 3 to 5 days before the event. Please note you will need the license plate number of the vehicle you plan to drive in order to register and complete your purchase. If you have a rental car, please wait until you’ve picked up the vehicle before following the parking instructions included in your confirmation message. If your rental pickup is outside of business hours, contact ANR Events after reviewing those instructions, and they will work with you to arrange access to your parking pass before you have your license plate information.

If you are staying at the AC hotel, they will require a separate $14 daily parking charge so you may decide to park at the Brody complex and walk to the hotel. If you are staying at the Graduate the parking is included in your lodging rate.

If you plan to drive between the hotel and the Brody complex you will need both an MSU parking pass and work with the hotel to acquire parking at their facility.

There are also a limited number of complimentary parking lots available on campus (Lots 15, 83, and 91) for those who prefer free parking and are comfortable walking to the conference location.

A campus map with parking lot locations and facilities can be found here: https://maps.msu.edu/interactive/index.php

Transportation:

Airports:

Lansing

Detroit

Grand Rapids

Ground Transportation:

Train: Amtrak

Michigan Flyer:
Michigan’s Premier Motorcoach Connection Between East Lansing, Brighton, Ann Arbor & Detroit Metro Airport. Hytch a Ride to your bus! Hytch is a new option that provides passengers from East Lansing with a ride to or from your front door. Just add the ride to your Michigan Flyer bus ticket at the time of booking and Hytch pickup times are automatically aligned with your Michigan Flyer pickup time.

You may also consider using UBER or LYFT for transportation to and from the airport.

Things To Do Around Lansing

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