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.
Join the Dairy Cattle Welfare Council for an informative and interactive town-hall webinar focused on advancing dairy cow welfare through lameness prevention and management strategies. Led by renowned expert Dr. Jan Shearer from Iowa State University, this session promises invaluable insights into optimizing cow health and comfort within your dairy operation.
Throughout the webinar, participants will delve into the multifaceted aspects of dairy cow lameness, exploring its causes, impacts, and practical solutions. Dr. Shearer’s wealth of experience and expertise in this field will guide discussions on proactive measures to prevent lameness, ranging from proper hoof care protocols to facility design considerations.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with Dr. Shearer during a dedicated Q&A session, where they can seek advice and clarification on specific challenges encountered in their dairy operations.
Whether you’re a dairy producer, farm manager, veterinarian, or industry professional, this webinar offers invaluable insights and practical strategies to enhance dairy cow welfare, optimize herd productivity, and promote sustainable farming practices. Don’t miss this opportunity to join Dr. Shearer and fellow stakeholders in advancing the well-being of dairy cows through proactive lameness prevention and management.
Register here: https://fass-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/7417147494519/WN_KMfznrG9QlaNhltdwJhBiQ#/registration
Note: This “Industry Event” is not hosted by the National Dairy FARM Program and inclusion on this events calendar does not necessarily mean the event has an official FARM Program endorsement.
The 2024 PDP Hoof Health Workshop is heading to Waunakee, Wisconsin on June 20. The hands-on workshop will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at 3:30 p.m., with the host dairy serving as an interactive case study. Take the next step in hoof health management with a workshop designed for your management team in mind: your hoof trimmer, herdsperson, veterinarian and nutritionist need to attend.
Simultaneously translated into Spanish, the program will kick off with a general session covering the fundamentals of stockmanship. In breakout sessions, participants will separate into three smaller groups as each presenter leads an interactive discussion regarding a core concept essential to hoof health. Before the program wraps up, all attendees will gather once again for idea sharing and highlighting conversations that came up during the breakouts.
