Calf & Heifer Congress 2015 - "Manage What Matters" Presentations
Jerry Bertoldo, Dairy
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops
This year's conference topics covered the entire heifer growing period. With speakers and panelists addressing facilities, environment and health followed by the program dedicated to antibiotic stewardship, changing regulations and public concerns. Ending the conference on topics covering health, growth and economics.
Robert Corbett, DVM - How We Can Influence Her Development (pdf; 2856KB)
Franklyn Garry - Improving Health & Survival of Newborn Dairy Calves (pdf; 1167KB)
Franklyn Garry - Newborn Calf Scours (pdf; 894KB)
Carol Gillis - Bull Calves: Good Management Pays Dividends! (pdf; 792KB)
Curt Gooch - Calf Housing Systems That Work: Options & Management (pdf; 5882KB)
Sheila McGuirk, DVM_Managing the Environment of Dairy Calves to Maximize Health (pdf; 1664KB)
Sheila McGuirk, DVM_Assessment, Scoring & Disease Management of Dairy Calves (pdf; 2667KB)
Sheila McGuirk, DVM_Trouble Shooting Diarrhea in Claves (pdf; 549KB)
Kim Morrill - Calf Facility Evaluation (pdf; 330KB)
Michael Overton, DVM - Economic Comparison of Conventional vs. Intensive Heifer (pdf; 331KB)
Mike Van Amburgh - Developing a Quality Heifer (pdf; 1152KB)
Nevin Wagner - Swine & Poultry Ventilation - Controllers (pdf; 216KB)
Calf & Heifer Congress - 2015 Proceedings Booklet (pdf; 10664KB)
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Upcoming Events
2026 Forage Congress
March 12, 2026
Nunda, NY
Due to the unprecedented winter storm that recently impacted travel conditions across the region and U.S., combined with extreme cold temperatures and associated safety concerns, Forage Congress was postponed out of an abundance of caution. This decision was made with the safety of our participants, speakers, staff, and venue partners as the highest priority.
We are pleased to officially announce that Forage Congress has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2026, and will be held at The Nunda Ranch as originally planned.
Address: 2278-NY 436, Nunda, New York 14517
Sponsorship opportunities, vendor participation, and event registration are now open. We are excited to reconvene this important educational program and look forward to welcoming producers, industry partners, and speakers for a full day of applied, research-based forage systems programming.
From Dry to Fresh: Transition Cow Management Training
March 12, 2026
Albion, NY
This is a 1-day hands-on training in transition cow management offered in English and Spanish.
TENTATIVE- 2026 Dairy Feeder School - November 2026
November 11 - November 12, 2026
Dates are TENTATIVE for 2026! More Details to Come!
Join the Regional Dairy Specialists for a one day on-farm training for dairy farm feeders. The training will be offered in English and Spanish and will feature stations with hands-on activities and demonstrations.