"Tools for Teams" workshop
The program, presented by the Penn State Extension Dairy Team, will highlight the use of various whole-farm and team-management tools to help teams improve success. The first workshop will be held on Oct. 30.
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Colostrum: An investment in the future
Colostrum delivers a fistful of benefits that cover virtually every aspect of animal care – health, nutrition, immunity and even animal welfare.
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Designing supplemental positive pressure ventilation systems
Positive pressure ventilation systems for calf and heifer barns are growing in popularity, particularly in the upper Midwest and Northeast. The benefits and practical application of these systems will be discussed at a one-day seminar presented Oct/ 31 by experts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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2012 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council Annual Meeting
Dairy reproductive experts from across the country will gather Nov. 8-9 for the 2012 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council Annual Meeting in Sacramento, Calif.
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Calf-Tel introduces new space-saving hutch
One of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributor of calf hutches is offering a new product that is smaller and more economical, and offers a unique, new ventilation feature.
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NMC Award of Excellence
Applications are now being accepted for the National Mastitis Council Award of Excellence for Contribution to Mastitis Prevention and Control, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc.
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Get kids excited about animal science
New program to put elementary and middle-school students in touch with animal science and animal production.
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Mark your calendar
The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association’s annual conference will be in Lancaster, Pa., next year. Set aside Apr. 4-5, 2013 for this premier event.
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Develop a euthanasia protocol
Euthanasia is a necessary component of animal production. The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association and Beef Quality Assurance Program offer advice on how to perform it humanely.
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Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference
The Center for Dairy Excellence in Pennsylvania will host the Dairy 20/20 Financial and Risk Management Conference on Oct. 9 near Harrisburg, Pa. The conference is offered exclusively to those who work in dairy lending and consulting roles.
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Step up your nutrition know-how
Looking for ways to stretch your feed dollar or improve the ration? Here are some nutrition-related events to check out this month.
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