Dairy heat stress road show planned
A consortium of universities and the USDA are collaborating to present a dairy heat stress road show to provide heat-stress management strategies. The first two events will be held Dec. 6 in Okeechobee, Fla., and Dec. 8 in Camuy, Puerto Rico.
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New edition of Johne’s disease handbooks available
The recently updated handbooks, “Handbook for Veterinarians and Dairy Producers” and “How to do Risk Assessments and Develop Management Plans for Johne’s Disease” are now available for dairy farmers and their veterinarians who are serious about addressing Johne’s disease and stopping the financial drain of this devastating disease.
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Animal care and handling seminar scheduled for Nov. 22
Feedlot owners, dairy producers and their employees are invited to an Animal Care and Handling Seminar for beef and dairy on Nov. 22 at Tri-State Livestock Auction in Sioux Center. Featured presenter is Sandhills Cattle Consultants Inc. president Kip Lukasiewicz, who will discuss and demonstrate low-stress cattle handling techniques.
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Workshop on calf barn ventilation slated
The Dairyland Initiative will host a workshop on Nov. 16 on designing supplemental positive pressure ventilation systems to improve air hygiene in calf barns.
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Colostrum — an opportunity to add value
Colostrum intake not only impacts calf health, but it also is an opportunity to add value to dairy beef.
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DCHA October Webinar: The Forgotten Age
You know heifers are your future - but do you care for them that way, every day, from birth to calving? Heifer Health at a Forgotten Age is the topic for DCHA's October Webinar, brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc.
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Dairy Calf and Heifer Webinar - Sept. 14
Robert Corbett, a veterinarian with Dairy Health Consultation, will present "Achieving Maximum Growth Potential of Replacement Heifers through Management and Nutrition."
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Calf care connection workshops: Oct. 19 and Oct. 20
The Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin will host two calf care connection workshops this October. This workshop is for the calf managers and herd owners who focus on improving protocols and skills that yield better results.
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Avoid antibiotic residues in calves
Judicious use of antibiotics, including careful attention to pre-slaughter withdrawal periods, is an important way to promote animal welfare and maintain the safety of the beef supply.
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Group-house dairy calf systems symposium
Cornell University will be hosting a symposium on group-house dairy calf systems. The symposium will be held on Dec. 1 in Syracuse, N.Y. Check out the conference details.
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DCHA Webinar: Achieving maximum growth potential of replacement heifers
Robert Corbett, DVM, PAS, with Dairy Health Consultation, will present "Achieving Maximum Growth Potential of Replacement Heifers through Management and Nutrition," at the next DCHA webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 1:00 p.m. CDT.
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