USA - Dairy Conference Focuses on Nutrition and Management
Published:May 12, 2005
Source :Wisconsin Ag Connection
Dairy agri-business professionals from Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota are invited to attend the Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference June 15-16 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa. This seminar, sponsored by Extension services in the four states, with support from many agricultural businesses, will offer current information on a variety of issues related to dairy cattle nutrition and management.
The conference will begin with a technical symposium on the morning of June 15. This will cover topics such as trace minerals, reproduction, and lameness prevention. Speakers for this pre-conference symposium include university and industry experts. Dr. Dan Weary, a featured speaker from the University of British Columbia, will present "The art and science of improving cow comfort" during the afternoon session.
Thursday's program features a plenary session on silage management and feed ingredient variation. Small group sessions will allow participants to choose from several offerings.
The registration fee prior to June 1 is $125 per person. This fee covers meals, breaks and proceedings. Registration after June 5 is $150 per person.
For more information, call 608-263-3491.
