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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