Calf & Heifer Congress 2017 - "Rising Above the Challenges"
Jerry Bertoldo, Dairy
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops
This years conference will feature two topics of particular interest in the world of dairy replacements - heifer reproduction and Salmonella dublin. In addition, heifer growth strategies, economics of the heifer enterprise, vaccines and immunity, the microbiome and calf disease management.
Julio Giordano, DVM - Understanding the Basics of Repro Physiology (pdf; 1566KB)
- for Successful Reproductive Management
Julio Giordano, DVM - Impact of First Service Management Programs on the (pdf; 2330KB)
- Performance and Economics of Heifers
Heather Huson, PhD - Genetic Considerations for Heifer Fertility (pdf; 805KB)
Michael Overton, DVM - A Few Economic & Management Considerations (pdf; 573KB)
- for Dairy Heifers
Michael Ballou, PhD - Nutritional Strategies to Improve the Health and (pdf; 577KB)
- Performance of Dairy Calves
Jessica Rauba - Relationships between Protein and Energy (pdf; 249KB)
Belinda Thompson, DVM - Salmonella dublin - Who, What, When, Where & Why (pdf; 357KB)
Belinda Thompson, DVM - Salmonella dublin - Risk Factors and Control Measures (pdf; 361KB)
Danielle Mzyk, DVM - Treatment of calf Disease: The Next Paradigm Shift (pdf; 722KB)
Derek Foster, DVM - Immunology, Vaccines, and Prevention of Salmonella (pdf; 743KB)
Bill Stone, DVM - Using Feed Additives to Alter the Microbiome & Improve (pdf; 801KB)
- Immunity and Health
Sue Puffenbarger - A Consultant's Tips to Preventing Diseases (pdf; 1382KB)
Calf & Heifer Congress - 2017 Proceeding Booklet (pdf; 17930KB)
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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.