Managing Colostrum Supply: What Farm Management and Nutritional Factors are Associated with Colostrum Yield




Event Details

Date

September 14, 2022

Time

4pm-5pm EST

Location

Webinar

Host

Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY

Kathryn Barrett
607-229-4357



Webinar Summary: Ingestion of an adequate amount of high-quality colostrum is essential for the growth and health of newborn calves, yet many farms struggle to manage periods of low colostrum supply. This webinar will overview colostrum components and discuss findings from a recent study describing nutritional and farm management factors associated with colostrum production. Colostrum feeding and monitoring programs will also be covered in a panel discussion. This event is free of charge, but registration is required..

Moderator:
Dr. Sabine Mann, Cornell University

Speaker:
Trent Westhoff, Cornell University

Panelists:
Meghan Hauser, Table Rock Farm Inc.
Kim Skellie, El-Vi Farms, LLC
David Waligora, Advanced Dairy Services
Trent Westhoff, Cornell University




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