Event Details

Date

May 25 - May 27, 2021

Time

11am - 2pm

Location

Virtual

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program


2021 Virtual Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium

May 25 - May 27, 2021


Join us for a three-day virtual symposium covering dairy cattle welfare from the beginning to the end. Bringing together dairy farmers, veterinarians, consultants, universities, and the dairy community for learning and discussion to continue to improve the well-being and health of dairy cattle and the ability and fulfilment of farmers and their staff.

View Tentative Program Agenda (PDF)
View Press Release (PDF)

Dates & Times

May 25-27, 2021 (3 hours per day)
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)

CE Credit

To be Approved by:
  • Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board est 9 hours
  • Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization (PAACO) 9 hours
  • American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS) 6 CEUs
  • FARM Program

Registration

  • $50 per person
  • Payment by Credit Card using Eventbrite:
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