Event Details

Date

August 24, 2017

Time

7-9pm

Location

Cornell Vet Teaching Dairy
Tulip Tree Drive
Ithaca, NY 14850

Cost

This event is free.

Host

Central New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops

Betsy Hicks
607.391.2673

Pre-Registration Deadline: August 22, 2017

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Summer Dairy Reproduction Update

August 24, 2017


Summer Dairy Research Update
  • Heifer Reproduction
  • Hypocalcemia
Thursday, August 24th from 7-9pm
Cornell Vet Teaching Dairy, Tulip Tree Drive, Ithaca

Speakers will be:
  • Julio O. Giordano, DVM, MS, PhD - Cornell University, St. John Family Sesquicentennial, Assistant Professor-Dairy Cattle Biology & Management, Department of Animal Science
  • Magdalena Masello Souza, DVM - Cornell University, PhD Student-Dairy Cattle Biology & Management, Lab
  • Robert A. Lynch, DVM - Cornell University PRO-DAIRY Program, Herd Health & Management Specialist
Topics:

Reducing Replacement Heifers Rearing Cost through Improved Reproductive Management
Replacement cows generated by the heifer rearing enterprise are critical to the future of dairy farms. Nevertheless, raising heifers represents a major cost burden accounting for as much as 15 to 20% of the total cost of production. Thus, minimizing the duration of the non-lactating period by reducing days to pregnancy can help reduce farm operating costs. We will present new research data evaluating different reproductive management programs for dairy heifers in commercial dairy farms. The impact of these strategies on the reproductive performance and economics of heifers during their non-lactating period and their first lactation will be discussed.

Fresh Cow Calcium Supplementation- To Treat or Not to Treat
A recent large trial conducted on farms in New York State has provided insight into which cows truly benefit from oral calcium supplementation.  We will review the trial results to help you make practical decisions regarding post-calving calcium supplementation in your herds.

Registration is free, but required so we have an accurate count for refreshments.
Registration required by August 22nd-register online or contact Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2673 or email bjh246@cornell.edu.



Summer Dairy Reproduction Update (PDF; 1161KB)


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