Event Details

Date

November 8 - November 15, 2016

Time

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cost

$50.00 enrolled with NWNY Team


$75.00 Not enrolled with the NWNY Team


Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program

Cathy Wallace
585-343-3040 x138

Pre-Registration Deadline: October 31, 2016

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Dairy Skills Training: Calf Management 2 Day Workshop

November 8 - November 15, 2016

Dairy Skills Training: Calf Management 2 Day Workshop

Classroom Topics:
  • Maximizing calf potential before birth
  • Colostrum management
  • Pre-weaned calf nutrition
  • Calf health
  • Housing & ventilation



On-farm activities:
  • Calf necropsy
  • Calf health scoring
  • Pre-fresh & maternity pen evaluation
  • Testing colostrum
  • Testing blood serum
NOTE: Includes lunch & materials both days

*** NOT enrolled in the NWNY Team? Contact your local CCE office for more information***


For more information contact:

Libby Eiholzer: 607-793-4847
Jerry Bertoldo: 585-281-6816





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