In-Person  

*Limited spots available*

Cost per person: $25.00 per person

There are proper techniques for administering vaccinations or treatments on a dairy, as well as performing tasks to monitor herd health. The herdsperson is typically responsible for carrying out these tasks.

This workshop will teach proper techniques for common tasks related to herd health monitoring and treatment.  This workshop will cover how to carry out common practices; however, specific farm protocols, diagnoses and treatments should be discussed with, and implemented according to, each farm's veterinarian.

This one-day in-person workshop is offered at different locations. It includes hands-on demonstration and practice. Participants will leave with a certificate of completion.

Performance Objectives:

On cows & calves...

¨   Identify and practice appropriate injection/IV fluid sites and routes of administration

¨  Proper blood draw and urine collection technique, and BHBA meter use

¨  Correct use of esophageal feeder and drenching technique

¨  Effective use of bolus guns

¨  Proper ear-tagging technique

Questions?  Contact Margaret Quaassdorff- maq27@cornell.edu or 585-405-2567 or Kaitlyn Lutz - kal263@cornell.edu or 585-689-3114

Herdsperson Training II (PDF; 119KB)