Cow Comfort Webinar Recordings
Alycia Drwencke, Dairy Management Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
Cow comfort is an important management tool that can influence the health and production of you herd. Improving cow comfort can influence the lying time, production, lameness, somatic cell count, and other aspects of your herd. To learn more about barn design or ventilation, watch these two webinars. To discuss cow comfort on your farm, reach out to the teams dairy management specialist, Alycia Drwencke.
- Tie stall barn design, Dan McFarland, Penn State Extension: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRcal7vSENw&t=1s
- Ventilation, Dave Balbian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmzI-Ba34Ks
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Upcoming Events
NY Beef Producers Association Region 4 Annual Meeting
April 4, 2026
Alfred, NY
Open to all interested beef and dairy producers!
Presentations:
- Tube Feeding 101
- Early Calf Care Tips
- Handling Livestock Safely
Membership in the beef producer association is not required to attend. New memberships and renewals will be accepted at the meeting; drawing will be held for 1 free membership or renewal.
MILKING IT: Moving Milk Quality Forward
April 14, 2026
Springville, NY
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April 14th from 11am-1pm
Education sessions by:
- CCE SWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops
- Springville Veterinary Services, P.C.
- Quality Milk Production Services
New York Application for Dairy of Distinction
April 15, 2026
Purpose of Program
Attractive dairy farms give the consumer greater confidence in the wholesomeness of milk and stimulate milk sales which encourages public support of the dairy industry. The award gives recognition to the dairy farmer for maintaining a well-kept farmstead.
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