Hands-On Calving Training - Yates County
Event Details
Date
August 7, 2024
Time
1pm - 4pm
Location
Skyline Auction Center
Benton, NY
Cost
English Registration : $40.00
(addl attendee $40.00 ea.)
At The Door Price
English - Pay at the Door : $40.00
Host
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field CropsHands-On Calving Training - Yates County
In-Person , Offered in English ONLY...if you are interested in Spanish translation, please call 585-549-0630 before registering.
*Limited spots available*
Cost per person: $40.00
To assist or not to assist? That is (one of) the questions dairy farm personnel have while working in the maternity area on a farm.
This workshop will teach best calving management practices to minimize stillbirth rates and improve calf and cow health during and directly after the calving process.
This in-person workshop includes an oral presentation followed by hands-on demonstration and practice intended to train farm personnel in the performance objectives below. Under the guidance of experienced educators, participants will apply the concepts from the oral presentation using model cow and calf.
Performance Objectives:
- Understand Anatomy and Physiology of Calving
- Recognize and Monitor Signs of Labor
- Assess Normal and Abnormal Calf Position
- Properly Assist the Calving Process
- Use Chains, Pulley/Calf-Jack Safely and Effectively
- Immediate Post-Partum Cow and Calf Care
Register online or call Ashley at: 585-549-0630
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