In this webinar, Dr. Adrian Barragan will cover the latest discoveries on uterine infection diagnosis and preventative and treatment strategies. He will provide applied concepts that fit farm logistics and discuss best recommendations to manage these diseases in different farm settings (e.g., conventional versus organic).
Dr. Barragan is involved in Penn State Extension and Outreach activities and field investigations and develops and performs applied research to help dairy producers. His research interests have been related to developing new disease preventive practices to improve cow welfare and fertility and developing better training and management programs for Spanish-speaking farm employees in dairy operations.
There is no fee to participate in the webinar; however, registration is required at least one hour prior to the webinar.
Join PDPW in Wisconsin on October 15-16 for the 2024 Calf Care Connections program!
The general session focuses on biosecurity. Dr. Don Sockett, DVM, delves into the ways in which infectious pathogens are shared — and how we may be unwittingly aiding and abetting the culprits— he’ll discuss dairy zones, cross contamination, and zoonotic diseases as well as how to alleviate the spread from human to calf and calf to human.
Additional sessions include information on other common calf illnesses such as pneumonia, scours, and digestive issues. Attendees will hear from industry experts: Dr. Theresa Ollivett, DVM, PhD, DACVIM; Dr. Melissa Cantor, PhD; Dr. Derek Foster, DVM, PhD, DACVIM. These breakout sessions will also be provided in Spanish!
To register, visit www.pdpw.org or call 800-947-7379.
Stockmanship & Stewardship is a unique educational experience for beef and dairy producers featuring low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training, and other great topics.
During the event, producers can become BQA certified, qualify for FARM Animal Care stockmanship continuing education, network with fellow producers, participate in hands-on demonstrations led by animal handling experts, and learn innovative management techniques. Industry experts will cover topics such as beef x dairy opportunities, pasture management, consumer insights, and cull cattle management.
Join FARM in Phoenix for the 2024 Joint Annual Meeting of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) taking place October 20-23.
This year’s annual meeting theme, “Making Every Drop Count — Reimagining Dairy’s Future,” is not just a phrase but a call to action. It’s an invitation for farmer leaders, promotion and cooperative organizations, food industry leaders, and other stakeholders to come together and shape the future of our industry and farmer-led organizations.
The 2024 AABP Program Committee welcomes you to the 57th Annual Conference of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, September 12-14, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. This is an outstanding opportunity to participate in one of the most comprehensive scientific programs ever assembled on cattle disease and production. The meeting theme of “Challenging the Norm” will assist bovine practitioners balance scientific knowledge with implementation in the field.
Registrants can attend scientific sessions, the trade show, events, have the ability to interact with the presenters using the Slido app, and access to the live and silent auctions. It does not include preconference seminars, clinical forums or ticketed events.
World Dairy Expo is home to a world-class dairy cattle show that features the best cattle in North America. Known for its iconic colored shavings and elegant Showring display, Expo’s Dairy Cattle Show had 1,804 owners exhibiting 2,597 head of cattle from 36 U.S. states and 5 Canadian Provinces in 2023.
World Dairy Expo’s award-winning Trade Show is an opportunity for producers to see cutting-edge technology and the latest dairy equipment. As the global dairy industry meets in Madison, leading researchers, technical experts and national sales representatives from around the world can be found at WDE.
With over 50 seminars, sessions, and industry-hosted events scheduled throughout the week, World Dairy Expo is the place to get-in-the-know about a variety of things happening in the global dairy industry. Visit with peers while learning from fellow producers and industry experts about different ways to make your operation more profitable.
The Center for Dairy Excellence hosts a monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar, this month’s webinar is titled “FARM Program: Overview & Version 5.0 Updates.” Beverly Hampton Phifer, Senior Director of Animal Care from the National Dairy FARM Program, will share an overview of the National FARM Program and explain why FARM was created for dairy farmers by dairy farmers. In addition to discussing Version 5.0 updates, Hampton Phifer will also share how adhering to FARM guidelines can effectively mitigate risk for dairy producers.
To join the discussion in a format that is most convenient for you, the Center will host it in a webinar, podcast, and conference call format. There is no cost to participate in the ‘Protecting Your Profits’ discussion, and no registration is necessary.
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team is hosting a webinar at 1 p.m. ET June 19 to focus on mitigating heat stress for employees on the dairy farm.
Cody Volkmann will discuss how dairy producers can mitigate heat stress for their employees. He will define heat stress, how it is measured, and offer techniques to prevent heat stress.
Cody Volkmann is a Certified Safety Professional with 13 years of safety and health experience. He grew up on a family farm in northwest Iowa and received his B.S. from Iowa State University in Agriculture Systems Technology and Industrial Systems Technology and a Master of Business Administration. After graduation from ISU, he worked for an industrial service company providing services to ethanol, biodiesel, grain handling and other industrial facilities. He is currently an Occupational Safety Specialist with the College of Engineering and Environmental Health and Safety Department at ISU.
Dairy Girl Network’s Spanish on La Granja courses are virtual courses tailored to aiding in Spanish speaking on the dairy farm.
Registration is open for Level 1 and Level 2 summer courses beginning June 18.
For more information and to register, go to DairyGirlNetwork.com.
