Managing Organic Milk Quality on the Farm - Virtual Workshop
Event Details
Date
December 16, 2021
Time
10 am - 3 pm
Location
Virtual
Host
Cornell CALS
REGISTER FOR FREE HERE
DECEMBER 16, 2021 | 10 AM - 3 PM EST
*Registrants will complete a 2 hour pre-recorded self-paced module prior to the live, instructor-led workshop
First 50 registrants will receive a kit with interactive materials to enhance learning outcomes of the self-paced
module.
This hybrid course will introduce attendees to the key raw milk parameters that influence organic dairy product quality & shelf-life and how to control these parameters at the farm. In the self-paced module of this course, attendees will learn about the four raw milk parameters that impact processed product quality: somatic cells, total bacteria, spore-forming bacteria, and flavor & odor profiles of raw milk. Attendees will then learn, in-depth, how to control these parameters through best practices for farm management from our instructors during our live virtual workshop on December 16.
Speakers
Dr. Paula Ospina | Extension Veterinarian & Dairy Educator | Lechear
Topic: Teat and Udder Health Management
Dr. Ernest Hovingh | Extension Veterinarian | Penn State University
Topic: Mastitis Management on Organic Farms
Dr. Blake Nguyen | Animal Science Lecturer | Cornell University
Topic: Environment and Housing Environment
Dr. Valeria Alanis | PhD, Animal Science | Cornell University
Topic: Bedding Management
Dr. Paul Virkler | Senior Extension Associate | Cornell University
Topic: Milking System Management
Funded by the USDA
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