From Dry to Fresh: Transition Cow Management Training
Event Details
Date
March 12, 2026
Time
10:00am-3:00pm
Location
Orleans Poverty Hill Farm
13646 West County House Rd
Albion, NY 14411
Cost
Registration : $25.00
(addl attendee $25.00 ea.)
Host
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops
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)
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