Hands-on Animal Care Dairy Training Program - Cayuyga County
Event Details
Date
March 14, 2024
Time
10 am - 3 pm
Location
Cayuga County: Green Hill Dairy
2288 Mosher Rd
Scipio Center, NY 13147
Cost
Registration Fee: : $15.00
(addl attendee $15.00 ea.)
Host
South Central New York Dairy & Field CropsBetsy Hicks
607-391-2673
Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell PRO-DAIRY are excited to offer a sponsorship opportunity for our upcoming Hands-On Animal Care Dairy Training Program. This one-day program will be offered in different regions across the state. Topics covered will include stockmanship, calf care, non-ambulatory animals, euthanasia, and fitness for transport. In-barn demonstrations & hands-on activities are planned. There will also be an update on the F.A.R.M. 5.0 program.
9:30 registration, 10-3 pm workshop.
Offered in both Spanish and English. Limited to 32 total people per site.
Pre-registration is REQUIRED.
$15/p. Lunch will be provided.
Participants should wear boots that can be sanitized or booties that will be provided.
Completion of the course will count as annually required continuing education credits for the FARM Animal Care Program. This program will include presentations and hands-on demonstrations on-farm, which will be offered in English and Spanish.
Presenters: Dr. Rob Lynch, Cornell PRO-DAIRY & CCE Dairy Specialists
In-person training in the areas of:
Calf Health & Care
Heifer Stockmanship
Fitness for Transport
Down Cow Management
Euthanasia Techniques Safety
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