Calf and Heifer Management Online Course
Event Details
Date
October 29, 2021
Location
Online Course
Host
Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY
Heather Darrow
email Heather Darrow
Online Course
This course will cover basic calf and heifer management principles led by staff from Cornell University and industry researchers. It is designed for dairy business on-farm personnel (owner or employee) seeking to increase their knowledge of calf and heifer management. Participants should possess a formal or informal background in dairy cattle management, but not necessarily in calf and heifer management.
Topics
- Calf Nutrition Post-weaning
- Replacement Economics
- Colostrum Management
- Inventory Management
- Genetics
- Calf Health
- Housing
Format
New this year! We are launching this course in 2 different formats. The content is the same in each format and you can choose the format that suits your schedule best.
The Real-Time course includes recorded video lectures, weekly quizzes and homework assignments, weekly live Question & Sessions with the instructors, and participant discussion forums. Course material should be completed as outlined in the course calendar over the 7 weeks of the course.
The On-Demand course includes recorded video lectures and weekly quizzes. You may begin the course whenever you want and will have 6 months to complete it once enrolled. Access to course materials begins on October 29.
Dairy
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Grazing
Forages
Grains
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