A 1-day hands-on transition cow management training with rotating stations offered in English and Spanish, intended for "boots on the ground" employees who work directly with cows. 

Learning Stations:

• Calving/Dystocia Model
  • Identifying cows at high risk for transition issues
  • Monitoring calving progress
  • Calving intervention decision making
  • Hands-on practice for repositioning calves using the Calving/Dystocia Model

• Fresh Cow Health Check and Monitoring Techniques
  • Tools checklist
  • Common Fresh Cow diseases and disorders
  • Hands-on practice performing a fresh cow check and evaluation

Cost: $25 per person; lunch and materials included

Please come prepared wearing clean shoes and clothing appropriate to the weather and barn environment.  Boot covers and boot wash will be provided. 

Questions:  Please contact Margaret at maq27@cornell.edu or 585-405-2567

To Register by phone: please contact Ashley at 585-549-0630

Dry to Fresh Transition Cow Management workshop (PDF; 1127KB)