Tag: Continuing Education

Industry Event: Hands-on Dairy Animal Care Training

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

Firearm Euthanasia Best Management Practices Webinar

Join the National Dairy FARM Program at 12 p.m. ET Wednesday, Dec. 13 to discuss Firearm Euthanasia Best Management Practices. Valerie Smith, DVM and Ronnie Mosby will discuss American Association of Bovine Practitioners guidelines around firearm euthanasia including effective protocols. Additionally, the one-hour session will cover firearm basics such as ammunition and weapon types, safety and maintenance.

Industry Event: Agricultural Safety Conference

Fox Valley Technical College’s Agricultural Safety Conference will be held in-person at the Appleton Campus (1825 N. Bluemound Drive Appleton, WI 54912) on December 6, 2023. Visit their website for more information and to register.

Note: This event is not hosted by the National Dairy FARM Program and inclusion on this events calendar is not an official FARM Program endorsement.