2026 Western Section Meeting

June 1- 4, 2026
Holiday Inn Estes Park
Estes Park, CO

Registration

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Housing

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Abstract Submission

Abstract Submission will open in November 2025.
Deadline is February 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM CT.

Original research, teaching, and extension papers are encouraged. Oral papers or posters should consist of original, completed work that has not been accepted for publication.
Authors need to be aware of patent considerations before submitting abstracts for publication.
Abstract text is limited to 450 words, excluding title, keywords and any tables. Do not double-space between sentences as this extra space is considered a word in the count.
Tables can be added as a PDF during the abstract submission process. Use the Table Guidelines to allow for a consistent display within the Meeting App and Website.

Abstract Submission Instructions

Abstract Quality Standards

Applied Animal Science Award Submissions

The Applied Animal Science Awards are selected from WSASAS abstract submissions and supporting videos. The award deadline is the same as the WSASAS abstract submission deadline. Award Guidelines

For an abstract to be considered for the award it will require:

an abstract submission with the check box selected noting interest in being considered for the award AND
a three-minute video (no more than three slides) to be submitted no more than 15 days after the abstract deadline. Videos need to follow the guidelines of the 3MT videos.

Video Submission available soon.

Student Competitions

Graduate Student Three-Minute Video Competition

This competition will challenge graduate students of the Western Section to communicate their research projects effectively and concisely to a general audience, without using jargon. The 3-minute video should focus on the student’s research project and participants are encouraged to think outside of the box.