Milk Quality Online Course
Event Details
Date
April 30, 2021
May 7, 2021
May 14, 2021
May 21, 2021
May 28, 2021
June 4, 2021
June 11, 2021
June 18, 2021
Host
Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY
Heather Darrow
email Heather Darrow
Course Summary
The Milk Quality Online Course will cover basic milk parlor and mastitis management principles lead by the Quality Milk Production Services (QMPS). It is intended for dairy business on-farm personnel (owner or employee) seeking to increase their knowledge of milk quality management.
Topics
What is Mastitis?
Teat End Health
Cow Environment
Udder Hygiene
Using Test Day Data
Dry Cow Therapy & Pathogen Based Treatment
Course Instructors
PRO-DAIRY is proud to partner with the faculty and staff from Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences to teach this course.
Dr. Paolo Moroni, DVM, PhD
Dr. Daryl Nydam, DVM, PhD
Dr. Anja Sipka, DVM, PhD
Dr. Paul Virkler, DVM
Dr. Rick Watters, DVM, PhD
Dr. Matthias Wieland, DVM
Dr. Mike Zurakowski, DVM
Registration
$265.00 per person
Register by April 15 and receive a $25 discount!
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More Information
This is a 7-week course offered online using the web-based platform, Moodle. From the comfort of your home or office, watch pre-recorded presentations on your own schedule. Engage with speakers during weekly optional live Q&A sessions. Virtual discussions with class members enhance the overall experience.
Learn more about the course.
Upcoming Events
NY Beef Producers Association Region 4 Annual Meeting
April 4, 2026
Alfred, NY
Open to all interested beef and dairy producers!
Presentations:
- Tube Feeding 101
- Early Calf Care Tips
- Handling Livestock Safely
Membership in the beef producer association is not required to attend. New memberships and renewals will be accepted at the meeting; drawing will be held for 1 free membership or renewal.
MILKING IT: Moving Milk Quality Forward
April 14, 2026
Springville, NY
***SAVE THE DATE***
More details to come!
April 14th from 11am-1pm
Education sessions by:
- CCE SWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops
- Springville Veterinary Services, P.C.
- Quality Milk Production Services
New York Application for Dairy of Distinction
April 15, 2026
Purpose of Program
Attractive dairy farms give the consumer greater confidence in the wholesomeness of milk and stimulate milk sales which encourages public support of the dairy industry. The award gives recognition to the dairy farmer for maintaining a well-kept farmstead.
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