HERKIMER, N.Y.–The Central New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team of Cornell Cooperative Extension along with PRO-DAIRY will be hosting a two-day “Calving and Neonatal Calf Care Training” at the Insight Dairy, Newville Rd, Little Falls. Day one is October 24 and will focus on care of the cow and calf during calving.
Day two is November 7 and will focus on caring for baby calves. Each day runs from 9:30 am – 3 pm. Participants are welcome to sign up for one or both days. Cost is $40 for one day, $75 for both days, lunch is included. Registration is required two days prior to event date. Register online with a credit card at https://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=737
The Calving and Neonatal Calf Care Training is an educational program for farmers, employees and agri-service people who work directly with dairy cows and calves. It will cover the physiology of calving, best practices for calving interventions, and calf care immediately after delivery and in the crucial days afterward. This program is eligible for FSA Borrower Credits. Please call 518-312-3592 if you have any questions.
–CCE Herkimer County