Dialing into your best dairy
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Episodes in this series will discuss management practices and tips to reach your herd's full genetic potential. In 8 episodes, PRO-DAIRY and CCE Dairy Specialists will discuss the different life stages of the dairy cow, including raising calves through the milk phase and weaning; managing weaned heifers up to freshening; making decisions about which replacements to keep including talking about inventory, disease prevention, and culling decisions; feeding and nutrition management during lactation; facilities, time management, and ventilation considerations throughout lactation; and management factors around reproduction, gestation, and the dry period.
Find the entire series here, along with more information:
Episode 1: Reaching Your Herd's Genetic Potential Available 6.15.20
Episode 2: Calves - Birth to Weaning Available 6.22.20
Episode 3: Heifers and Springers Available 6.29.20
Episode 4: Don't be a Heifer Hoarder - Heifer Inventory Management Available 7.6.20Episode 5: Nutrition and Feeding for the Lactating Cow Available 7.13.20
Episode 6: Managing the Lactating Cows' Environment Available 7.20.20
Episode 7: Reproduction, Gestation and the Dry Period Available 7.27.20
Episode 8: Pulling it All Together - Management for Record Setting Cows Available 8.3.20
Listen to the podcasts on SoundCloud
Upcoming Events
Annie's Project: Risk Management for Farm Women
February 1, 2021
February 4, 2021
February 8, 2021
February 11, 2021
February 15, 2021
February 18, 2021
February 22, 2021
February 25, 2021
March 1, 2021
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2021 Central NY Dairy Day
March 9, 2021
March 11, 2021
Raising & Keeping Profitable Cows in Your Herd Longer
March Madness Management Series for Equine Owners, Operators, and Enthusiasts
March 9, 2021
March 11, 2021
March 16, 2021
March 23, 2021
March 25, 2021
Join CCE Madison County for the ONLINE 2021 March Madness Management Series for Equine operators, owners, and enthusiasts, organized by Dr. Karin Bump and Nicole Tommell! Enjoy up to 5 two hour sessions on a range of equine management topics from nutrition to risk management.
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