Hands-On Calving Training - Niagara County (Offered in English & Spanish)
Schedule
Thu Oct 10 2024 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County | Lockport, NY
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In-Person , Offered in English and Spanish*Limited spots available*
Cost per person: $40.00
To assist or not to assist? That is (one of) the questions dairy farm personnel have while working in the maternity area on a farm.
This workshop will teach best calving management practices to minimize stillbirth rates and improve calf and cow health during and directly after the calving process.
This in-person workshop includes an oral presentation followed by hands-on demonstration and practice intended to train farm personnel in the performance objectives below. Under the guidance of experienced educators, participants will apply the concepts from the oral presentation using model cow and calf.
Performance Objectives:
Understand Anatomy and Physiology of Calving
Recognize and Monitor Signs of Labor
Assess Normal and Abnormal Calf Position
Properly Assist the Calving Process
Use Chains, Pulley/Calf-Jack Safely and Effectively
Immediate Post-Partum Cow and Calf Care
Register online or call Ashley at: 585-549-0630
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Where is it happening?
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County, 4487 Lake Ave,Lockport , New York, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
