Calf Health and Management Workshop
Calf Health and Management Workshops
This workshop is designed for dairy producers and their employees. Learn about calf care for animals from birth through 6 months of age. These topics will be explored:
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colostrum management
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calf health
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vaccines for calves and younger heifers
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calf and weaned calf housing
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calf and weaned calf nutrition
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animal well-being issues
Locations/Dates:
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Mifflin County: January 24, 2012. Penns Valley Christian Retreat, 7980 Ferguson Valley Road, McVeytown, PA
- Blair County: January 31, 2012. The Park at Morrison’s Cove, 201 South Walnut Street, Martinsburg, PA
Instructors:
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Dr. Jud Heinrichs, professor, Penn State Department of Dairy and Animal Science
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Dr. Ernest Hovingh, Penn State Extension veterinarian
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John Tyson, Penn State Extension engineer
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Dan McFarland, Penn State Extension engineer
- Dr. Robert Van Saun, Penn State Extension veterinarian
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Dr. David Wolfgang, Penn State Extension veterinarian
Registration
Registration fee: $25.00
50% Off Discount Available: Pennsylvania dairy producers and their dairy employees may attend this workshop for the discounted fee of $12.50, thanks to a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. To receive this discount, recipients must be willing to provide their Social Security Number to the Department of Labor and Industry at the workshop. Those unwilling to provide SSN will be charged the full rate of $25.
Agribusiness professionals are not eligible for this reduced registration fee.
Four ways to register:- Register online with your VISA or Mastercard
- Mail this form and your payment to: Penn State Extension Dairy Team, 324 Henning Building, University Park, PA 16802
- Fax this form now and bring your payment to the training session. Fax: 814-865-4686
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Call this toll-free number now and bring your payment to the training session. Phone: 888-373-7232
SmartStart Credit 
This workshop qualifies for 2 SmartStart credits from AgChoice Farm Credit.
Product Showcase
Is your company interested in showcasing its products at this workshop? Space is available, but limited. For more information:
