Below are a list of upcoming PRO-DAIRY Webinars:
COVID-19 and Your Dairy Webinar
March 20, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. EST
Presenters: Richard Stup, PhD, Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development and Rob Lynch, DVM, Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY
This webinar will cover steps that dairy managers should consider to protect their workforce, their business, and their markets. Topics include (1) why prevention of the coronavirus/COVID-19 is important, (2) steps that employers should take to protect employees, (3) animal health considerations, (4) business continuity considerations, (5) available resources (6) business resources for employers and (7) take care of yourself.
Milk Quality Part I - Culturing and Types of Mastitis
March 25, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. EST
Presenter: Dr. Paula Ospina
Although mastitis results in changes in milk quality, it is not always caused by the same bugs. This webinar will focus on how you identify different bacteria focusing on the major differences between environmental and contagious causes of mastitis.
2020 Corn Silage Strategies -New York and Vermont Corn Silage Hybrid Evaluations
March 31, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. EST
Presenter: Joe Lawrence, Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY
The impact of weather on the 2020 growing season is yet to be determined; however, there are opportunities to utilize existing information and knowledge gained from recent research projects to implement strategies that will improve the chances of a successful outcome regardless of the what the season brings. The corn silage hybrid evaluation program evaluates over 70 hybrids from over a dozen companies each year and with this number of hybrids evaluated at multiple locations across New York and Vermont the resulting information provides a useful decision making tool for both hybrid selection and overall management strategies.
Milk Quality Part II - Treatment Decisions Based on Mastitis Type
April 29, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. EST
Presenter: Dr. Paula Ospina
Although mastitis results in changes in milk quality, it is not always caused by the same bugs. Treatment and management decisions should reflect these differences. This webinar will focus on the differences in treatment and management practices based on mastitis type (environmental vs. contagious).
Location: Online Webinars
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