Managing for Quality Milk
Event Details
Date
October 25, 2023
Time
9:30am-2:30pm
Location
East Hill Creamery
346 South Main St.
Perry, NY 14530
Cost
Registration Fee - per person : $55.00
(addl attendee $50.00 ea.)
Host
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops
Looking to capture more from your milk? Employees needing more knowledge about mastitis and how to fix parlor equipment issues? This program will feature both a Owner/Manager track (in English) and an Employee track (in Spanish). Both will include a hands-on udder dissection with intra-mammary antibiotic and teat sealant demos.
Owner/Manager Track (English):
Update on Selective Dry Cow Therapy, Dr. Amy Vasquez, Danone
Technology in Milk Quality Diagnostics, Dr. Rick Watters, QMPS
Data Driven Milk Quality Decisions, Dr. Matt Chuff, Perry Veterinary Clinic
Producer Panel: Jeff Hunt, Lawnhurst Dairy and others
Lean Management in the Parlor, Dr. Rich Stup, Ag Workforce Development
Managing your Margins, Ashley Bliss, 2020 Consulting
Employee Track (Spanish):
Milk Quality: What it is and how routine effects it, Dr. Kaitlyn Lutz, CCE NWNY Team
Milking Team Communication, Mary Bess Lewis, Ag Workforce Development
Case Studies- Which Bugs are Which?, Dr. Daniela Gonzalez, CCE North Country Regional Ag Team
Milking Equipment Maintenance, Dario Roma, DCR Consulting
Please reach out to Kaitlyn Lutz with any questions at (585) 689-3114 or kal263@cornell.edu.
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We're Hiring: Area Dairy Management Specialist
To apply:Please apply via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30185).
Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.
Applications must be submitted by July 31, 2025.
For more information, please contact Peter Landre at ptl2@cornell.edu. Additional information about the Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team can be found at https://nwnyteam.cce.cornell.edu/.