Foot Health for Your Dairy Herd



Event Details

Date

March 31, 2022

Time

TBD

Location

Virtual via Zoom

Host

Cornell Cals

Margaret Quaassdorff



Presenters: Lindsay Ferlito, Betsy Hicks, Margaret Quaassdorff, Regional Dairy Specialists Cornell Cooperative Extension.

This one-day program is for anyone who works with dairy cattle.  We'll cover the basics of feet and leg issues that cause lameness.  More importantly we'll discuss practical strategies to avoid and mitigate lameness.  The program will include virtual presentations and an on farm walk through with discussion.

Registration information coming soon.

If you are sponsoring this event, send your slide to cnydlfc@cornell.edu




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Dave Balbian is Retiring

I have decided that it's time to retire. I find myself at a point in time where I'm now beginning to work with the 3rd generation of people on the farms in our region. It's time to bring in some new young blood into the team. June 28th will be my last official day on the job. I've enjoyed working with you all. The real satisfaction I've had with my work has been seeing producers take my advice and then be successful with it as they moved their business and family forward. 



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Dairy Management Specialist 

What You Will Do

As the Dairy Management Specialist, you will plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs that address producer-identified needs and opportunities, emphasizing dairy management for dairy producers. Other responsibilities include:

  • Providing producers and industry with a framework to analyze production and management alternatives and to maximize profit opportunities.
  • Collaborate with a diverse mix of farms throughout the region (i.e., conventional, organic, large/small, artisan, processing, etc.) to develop and implement effective education and applied research programs.
  • Analyzing and evaluating major program efforts with the input of all program partners and making recommendations for enhancing these efforts.
  • Participating in regional, statewide, and national professional organizations.
  • Initiating and conducting field demonstrations and in-depth applied research projects appropriate to the needs of commercial dairy production.
  • Individually and collaboratively exploring and pursuing new and additional funding sources to enhance and extend program opportunities.
  • Planning and implementing educational programs utilizing various methods, including direct teaching, group experiences, mass media, newsletters, electronic technology, and internet use.
  • Preparing quarterly reports and yearly impact statements on program progress and accomplishments.
Click here for more information and to apply  Applications are due by April 11th.  


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