Online course to assess dairy calf housing and environments

Washington State University has made available an online course to help dairy producers and employees assess dairy calf housing and their environments.

The purpose of the online course is to provide the background and science behind current recommendations for dairy calf housing and environmental management to dairy producers, calf care-takers, dairy advisors, and veterinarians.

The ultimate goals are to improve the health, welfare, and performance of young dairy calves and mitigate the pathogen load into the environment. 

The online course is available here.

Source: Washington State University

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