The links to the webinars from the “Transition Cow Tuesdays” CCE program have been posted.
Nov 2 – Transition Cow Nutrition: This session discusses why the transition diet has a tremendous impact on cow health and milk production, and how to ensure adequate nutrition is supplied at each phase of transition.
Presenter: Tom Overton, PhD, Professor of Dairy Management, Chairman of the Department of Animal Science at Cornell University
Nov 9 – Feeding the Transition Cow: The mechanics of providing feed in conjunction with transition cow behavior is a crucial aspect in providing adequate nutrition. We’ll discuss factors in feeding management during this session.
Presenters: Dave Balbian, Betsy Hicks, Margaret Quaassdorff, CCE Regional Dairy Specialists
Nov 16 – Selective Dry Cow Therapy: Learn how dry cow therapy impacts transition cow management. We will discuss the basics of selective dry cow therapy.
Presenter: Daryl Nydam, DVM, Faculty Director, Atkinson Center for Sustainability, Dept of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine
Nov 23 – Facility Considerations: Housing can make or break a cow’s transition period and her next lactation. Both her physical and behavioral needs will be discussed.
Presenter: Lindsay Ferlito, CCE NCRAT Regional Dairy Specialist
Nov 30 – Calving Considerations: Parturition is critical step in transition. This session will discuss the basics of cow behavior, calving assistance, and physiology.
Presenters: Rob Lynch, DVM, Cornell PRODAIRY Program, Margaret Quaassdorff, NWNY Regional Dairy Specialist, Kaitlyn Lutz, DVM, NWNY CCE Regional Dairy Specialist
Dec 7 – Post Calving Monitoring: This session will outline the steps for monitoring cow health post calving.
Presenters: Rob Lynch, DVM, Cornell PRODAIRY Program, Margaret Quaassdorff, NWNY CCE Regional Dairy Specialist, Kaitlyn Lutz, DVM, NWNY CCE Regional Dairy Specialist
Dec 14 – Evaluating Transition Management: This session will cover Dairy Comp items to track and measure success of the transition program.
Presenter: Judy Moody, Agricultural Resource Management Specialist, Dairy One