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.
Dairy farmers and managers, along with their veterinarian, nutritionist and employee management teams, are invited to join Alltech Inc., Zoetis Animal Health and the National Dairy FARM Program for this lunch session. FARM staff will provide an overview of program priorities and answer questions. Jorge Delgado, Alltech, and other subject matter experts will cover employee management topics, including overcoming cultural and communication barriers and improving employee retention.
If interested in attending, email dairyfarm@nmpf.org for more information.
The Joint Annual Meeting is the premier opportunity for dairy farmer leaders, cooperative and promotion organization executives and industry stakeholders to gather in person to discuss the major issues and opportunities facing your farmer-led national organizations.
Find recent highlights from the FARM Program here: https://nationaldairyfarm.com/recent-highlights/
The Sustainable Agriculture Summit is the premier sustainability event for agriculture and by agriculture, convening the collective food and agriculture value chain to learn, develop and advance a shared vision for a sustainable and resilient U.S. food system.
The Dairy Sustainability Alliance® Fall Meeting will focus on advancing dairy’s vital role of nourishing people, communities and the planet in a global sustainable food system.
World Dairy Expo is home to one of the best-known dairy cattle shows in the world and will operate with a new breed show schedule in 2022. Find recent highlights from the FARM Program here: https://nationaldairyfarm.com/latest-updates/.
