Extension Workshop Focuses On Calving

The training of the farm personnel has positive impacts on animal welfare and performance and increases the overall farm profitability.

To support dairy farms and their employees, the UW-Extension Dairy program has developed the “Calving management practices and Neonate care in dairy cattle” bilingual workshop.

This program will help farm personnel to recognize:

• the imminent signs of birth and calving process
• provide guidelines for calving management practices to reduce the prevalence of stillbirth and health issues in cows
• be able to determine when first calf heifers or cows need assistance at calving
• the importance of calf management and neonate care after calving
• the importance of the transition cow nutrition as a method of disease prevention and welfare

Also, the participants will have a hands-on demonstration, where they will have the opportunity to practice calving events on a cow model along with learning guidelines for calving management practices. We want to thank Zoetis for sponsoring this workshop and supporting our programs.

The workshop training features Dr. Lautaro Rostoll Cangiano, Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Dr. JP Martins, Assistant professor Department of Medical Sciences School of Veterinary – UW Madison, M.Sc. Manuel Pena, bilingual regional dairy educator from Sheboygan, Dodge, Fond du Lac, and Ozaukee counties, and M.Sc. Alison Pfau, bilingual regional dairy educator from Dane, Jefferson, Rock and Walworth counties.

Join this event in August and take the opportunity to learn from, and discuss with experts during the dates below. Location: UW Madison extension office Jefferson County – 864 Collins Rd. Jefferson WI 53549.

• August 28th, 2025 – 9:00am-4:00pm – English Session
• August 29th, 2025 – 9:00am-4:00pm – Spanish Session

All attendees are in-person at the location of the event. There will not be a Zoom option available.

Pre-registration by August 24th, 2025, is required! Cost: $20 – Includes lunch and materials

For more information and to register for the training, visit: https://go.wisc.edu/jeffersoncalving2025