Upcoming Dairyland Initiative Virtual Workshop on Calf Health & Management
By Joanna GuzaDec 5, 2023 | 6:30 AM
Dairy farmers and industry consultants are invited to join us virtually on December 13 and 14 for two days of lectures, herd investigations, group discussions, and problem sets led by dynamic speakers from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine and the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences who will be covering topics that are essential for a successful calf rearing program.
Dr. Terri Ollivett will take a deep dive into neonatal diarrhea and respiratory disease – some of the main symptoms of management failure. She will teach participants how to troubleshoot calf health following her #WeanClean philosophy and cover major calf topics such as maternity and colostrum management, feeding rates and strategies, biosecurity, and hygiene.
Did you know that two heads are better than one? Dr. Jennifer Van Os will discuss best practices to promote welfare in calves raised in pairs or small groups, and share guidelines to help you determine if you’re ready to move away from individual housing.
There’s been a lot of buzz about heat stress, but how does heat stress affect calves? Dr. Jimena Laporta will present the latest research on how pre- and postnatal stressors contribute to an offspring’s future potential and some solutions to mitigate heat stress in calves.
Proper housing can set calves and heifers up for success. Courtney Halbach will cover the importance of building barns to maximize ventilation and provide calves with a comfortable place to rest while Dr. Nigel Cook will discuss the latest in housing recommendations for growing heifers.
