USA - Dairy Conference Focuses on Nutrition & Management
Published:May 27, 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 and 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 a copy of the program brochure and registration and lodging information, call 608-263-3491.
