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Industry Event: Hands-on Dairy Animal Care Training
March 11 - March 22
The Cornell Cooperative Extension is hosting regional animal care trainings March 11-22. Trainings will feature stations with mostly hands-on activities and demonstrations. The course will be offered in both English and Spanish. Registration is $15 and includes lunch. See the workshop event flyer for the various regional locations and dates.
Who should attend
- Dairy farm owners or managers that want to learn more about the FARM Animal Care Program and receive continuing education credits.
- Dairy farm workers with animal care responsibilities that want to learn more, gain hands-on experience, and receive continuing education credits.
Topics covered
- FARM Animal Care Program Version 5.0 updates
- Physical exam and non-ambulatory cow management
- Dairy stockmanship (heifers)
- Pre-weaned calf care
- Euthanasia
- Fitness for transport