Workshops

Mastitis & Milking Management Discussion Series (Shippensburg Auction Center, 1120 Ritner Hwy., Shippensburg, PA, from Feb 27, 2008 10:30 AM to Apr 30, 2008 11:30 AM)

This program is intended to proved relevant and quick information for decision-making. It will focus on mastitis prevention and milking management topics. The hope is that by holding 1-hour program at a similar time and place each month, producers can share ideas and questions with each other and with knowledgeable suppliers and consultants.

Dairy Reproduction: The Fundamentals (Morning: New Hope Center, 203 N. High Street, Newburg, PA; Afternoon: Local dairy operations, from Feb 26, 2008 09:30 AM to Mar 04, 2008 03:00 PM)

Develop your knowledge and skills to get cows pregnant quickly after calving while minimizing herd health concerns and achieving herd milk production goals.

Dairy Reproduction: New Technologies and Records Evaluation (New Hope Center, 203 N. High St., Newburg, PA, from Mar 20, 2008 09:30 AM to Mar 28, 2008 03:00 PM)

Identify dairy reproductive problems and improve pregnancy rate on-farm by understanding the economics of poor reproduction, factors affecting heat detection and conception rate, benefits of systematic breeding program, improve record evaluation, and identify causes of low pregnancy rate and develop action plans to solve problems.

A Practical Approach to Mortality Composting (Hoss's Steak & Sea House, 1235 E. Main St., Annville, PA 17003, from Mar 12, 2008 12:00 PM to Mar 12, 2008 06:00 PM)

Learn about the benefits, guidelines, and examples of on-farm composting.