Event Details

Date

May 12, 2021

Time

1-2pm

Location

Virtual
http://www.tinyurl.com/HeatStress21

Cost

This event is free.

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program


Managing and Abating Heat Stress on your Dairy in 2021

May 12, 2021

Managing and Abating Heat Stress on your Dairy in 2021

Managing and Abating Heat Stress on your Dairy in 2021
Understanding recent research on heat stress and what it means for your dairy herd

Wednesday, May 12th, 2021
1-2pm
Via Phone or Zoom

To participate for FREE please register at
www.tinyurl.com/HeatStress21

For questions contact
Alycia Drwencke - amd453@cornell.edu or 517-416-0386

Topics discussed in this webinar will include:
  • Cooling dry cows, heifers and calves
  • Signs of heat stress by group
  • Long term effects on your herd
  • Considerations for profitability


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