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I-29 Moo University Winter Workshop Series

Prosperity of Dairy Calves and Heifers

Date:
Time:
9:30 am – 2:45 pm
Wayne State College Room: Niobrara Room
Contact:
Tracey Erickson, (605) 882-5140, Tracey.Erickson@sdstate.edu
9:30 a.m. – Registration & Refreshments | Visit Sponsors

10:00 a.m. - “Why Animal Welfare is Essential for the Animal, the Producer, and the Consumer”
Dr. Jennifer Van Os – Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist – Animal Welfare, University of Wisconsin-Madison

10:30 a.m. – Roundtable Discussions on topic above

11:00 a.m. - “Incorporation of Pain Mitigation Protocols as part of your Best Management Practices as you Disbud Calves”
Pat Gorden, DVM, PhD, ISU Associate Professor, Vet Diagnostic & Production Animal Medicine

11:30 p.m. - Roundtable Discussion on topic above

12:00 p.m. – Lunch | Midwest Dairy Checkoff Updates | Sponsor Updates

1:15 p.m. – “Two Heads are Better than One: Benefits of Pair or Group Rearing of Calves”
Dr. Jennifer Van Os – Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist – Animal Welfare, University of Wisconsin-Madison

1:45 p.m. –Roundtable Discussion on topic above

2:15 p.m. – “Resource Update of Incorporation of Calf Care & Handling SOP’s”
Jennifer Bentley, ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Field Specialist

2:30 p.m. – Hot Wash & Wrap-up
2:45 p.m. – Adjourn

Additional Public Info:
There is no cost to attend this program thanks to our supporting dairy association partners and industry support. Pre-registration is requested.

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