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Transition Cow Tuesdays: Lunchtime Webinar Series

• Tuesday, November 2, 2021, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
• Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
• Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
• Tuesday, November 23, 2021, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
• Tuesday, November 30, 2021, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
• Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
• Tuesday, December 14, 2021, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

These webinars are short and to the point, just 30 minutes. Grab your lunch and join us. 

Have you…

...been working with the farm transition cow program but want to know more about the how, what and why?

...wanted to improve the transition cow performance of your herd but don't know where to start?

...wanted to increase the skills you bring to the farm or your farm employer?

...been wondering where you’ll find the time to attend a course or workshop?

If so, this webinar series is designed for you.

Presenters:

Tom Overton, PhD, Professor of Dairy Management, Chair of the Department of Animal Science at Cornell University

Daryl Nydam, DVM, Faculty Director, Atkinson Center for Sustainability, Dept of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine

Rob Lynch, DVM, Cornell PRO-DAIRY Program

Judy Moody, Agricultural Resource Management Specialist, Dairy One

Margaret Quaassdorff, CCE NWNY, Regional Dairy Specialist

David Balbian, CCE CNY Regional Dairy Specialist

Lindsay Ferlito, CCE NNY Regional Dairy Specialist

Casey Havekes, CCE NNY Regional Dairy Specialist

Betsy Hicks, CCE SCNY Regional Dairy Specialist

Register once for access to all webinars.

Dates and Topics:

Nov 2 - Transition Cow Nutrition This session discusses why the transition diet has a tremendous impact on cow health and milk production, and how to ensure adequate nutrition is sup-plied at each phase of transition.

Nov 9 - Feeding the Transition Cow The mechanics of providing feed in conjunction with transition cow behavior is a crucial aspect in providing adequate nutrition. We’ll discuss factors in feeding management during this session.

Nov 16 - Selective Dry Cow Therapy Learn how dry cow therapy impacts transition cow management. We will discuss the basics of selective dry cow therapy.

Nov 23 - Facility Considerations Housing can make or break a cow’s transition period and her next lactation. Both her physical and behavioral needs will be discussed.

Nov 30 - Calving Parturition is critical step in transition. This session will discuss the basics of cow behavior, calving assistance, and physiology.

Dec 7 - Post Calving Monitoring This session will outline the steps for monitoring cow health post calving.

Dec 14 - Evaluating Transition Management This session will cover Dairy Comp items to track and measure success of the transition program.

Fee

FREE

Register

https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uQV9ZVpQQX-txWspcLgKfg

Last updated October 25, 2021