Transition Cow Tuesdays
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 supplied 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.
Tranistion Cow Tuesday's (PDF; 250KB)
Event Details
Date
November 2, 2021
November 9, 2021
November 16, 2021
November 23, 2021
November 30, 2021
December 7, 2021
December 14, 2021
Time
12:30 pm - 1:00pm
Location
Virtually via Zoom
Cost
Free Registration : Free
Host
ProDairy
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Transition Heifer Calf Program
Join us for this hand-on program and demos! We will be offering this program in English and in Spanish.Calf and heifer managers, dairy herdspersons, farm owners, and heifer raisers interested in learning more about how to better house and manage animals as they transition from the calf phase to the weaned heifer phase.
Topics covered:
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Biosecurity: All attendees must wear clean clothes and boots. You will be required to scrub and disinfect footwear upon arrival to the program and before leaving.
Registration: $25 per person (includes lunch)