Manejo Lechero http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/manejo-lechero RSS Feed for Manejo Lechero en-us Thu, 03 May 2012 11:14:44 GMT Check out these teaching materials http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/manejo-lechero/Check-out-these-teaching-materials-149979105.html Modules are available to help you train and improve the skills of dairy workers in six subject areas. The materials include both English and Spanish versions. Best milking practices checklist http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/manejo-lechero/Best-milking-practices-checklist-149602065.html Use this new online checklist to pinpoint areas in your milking routine that need improvement. It also is available in Spanish. Online language learning resource http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/manejo-lechero/Online-language-learning-resource-146757505.html Being able to communicate with Spanish-speaking employees is important to the success of your dairy operation. Here is a resource that can help you on your path to learning a second language. PDPW plans cross-cultural communication workshop on April 25 http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/manejo-lechero/PDPW-plans-cross-cultural-communication-workshop-on-April-25-146720625.html PDPW is offering a workshop designed to provide dairy owners, Hispanic managers and middle managers with the knowledge and skill set to improve communication and understanding on the dairy. Advice on learning a second language http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/manejo-lechero/Advice-on-learning-a-second-language-145969975.html Gregorio Billikopf, agricultural labor management advisor with the University of California, provides his third and final article in a series on learning a second language. Educational materials in Spanish http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/manejo-lechero/Educational-materials-in-Spanish-143362316.html A handful of dairy-specific publications are available from the Cooperative Extension System. Topics range from biosecurity to by-products in dairy heifer diets. Learn more about managing lameness in dairy heifers http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/manejo-lechero/Learn-more-about-managing-lameness-in-dairy-heifers-142570735.html Next week's Dairy Calf & Heifer Association Conference in Visalia, Calif., will include a calf and heifer lameness session. It will be offered in both Spanish and English. Updated silage capacity spreadsheet available http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/manejo-lechero/Updated-silage-capacity-spreadsheet-available-142062793.html The "Silage Pile Capacity Calculator" now includes a Spanish translation and Metric conversions. Understand cultural differences http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/manejo-lechero/Understand-cultural-differences-140028513.html Dairy operations bring together people of different cultures. Being aware of and sensitive to differences that exist between cultures is important. Learn more from this podcast. DCHA conference to offer breakout sessions in Spanish http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/manejo-lechero/DCHA-to-offer-breakout-sessions-in-Spanish-139308393.html Three workshops will be presented in Spanish at the 2012 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association Conference, March 20-21, in Visalia, Calif.