"Hands-On" Animal Care Dairy Training Program at R&D Adams Dairy Farms, LLC
Event Details
Date
March 20, 2024
Time
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location
R&D Adams Dairy Farms, LLC
4435 Walker Road
Randolph, NY 14772
Cost
At The Door Price
$15 : $15.00
Host
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops ProgramKelly Bourne
585-268-7644 ext 10
email Kelly Bourne
Hands-On Animal Care Dairy Training program

Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell PRO-DAIRY are excited to invite you to our upcoming Hands-On Animal Care Dairy Training Program.
This one-day program will include presentations and hands-on demonstrations on farm, and it will be offered in both English and Spanish.
Topics covered will include:
- Stockmanship
- Calf care
- Non-ambulatory animals
- Euthanasia
- Fitness for transport
Completion of the course will count as annually required continuing education credits for the FARM Animal Care Program.
All materials and lunch are included.
Location: R&D Adams Dairy Farms, LLC
Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Registration Cost: $15
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