CANFIELD, Ohio — The OSU Extension Dairy Working group will soon be offering a series of webinars. Since cows spend most of their day eating or lying down in some sort of facility, the primary focus of this series will be how to optimize production through facility management. Each of the three webinars will take place at 1 p.m., and will each focus on a different aspect of facility management.
The Feb. 13 webinar will feature Dr. Peter Krawczel and will focus on the impact that facilities, stall design and stocking density have on animal welfare, milk yield and components. Dr. Katy Proudfoot will discuss transition cow housing March 13, and will take a closer look at making a smooth transition throughout the calving process. The last program will take place March 27 and will feature Dr. Trevor Devries. This webinar will focus on optimizing the production of dairy cows by ensuring good feed access.
This series can be viewed at the Mahoning County Extension Office for $15. To register, contact Dianne Shoemaker or Eric Barrett at 330-533-5538. The Extension Office is at 490 South Broad St., Canfield, OH.
— OSU Extension