Dairy Stockmanship | Training Module Developed In Conjunction With The University Of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine

An “Introduction to Dairy Stockmanship™” training module was developed in conjunction with the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. To obtain a copy of this and future dairy stock-handling modules please contact vetmedce@umn.edu or e-mail dhoglund@dairystockmanship.com for information about how to schedule your on-farm, hands-on training.

Welcome to Dairy Stockmanship™

Welcome to the DairyStockmanship™ website. Although dairy operations can vary widely in size of operation, as well as in housing and parlor design, the fundamental interactions between cattle and people are quite similar. These fundamental interactions are independent of the size of the dairy as well as the type of housing system. Anyone that works with cattle should receive dairy stockmanship training. Understanding basic stockmanship skills is only the start, dairy workers need to approach every interaction as a chance to learn and improve their stockmanship skills. Anybody can be a person that works with cattle. It takes a commitment to communication with the cattle to be a stockman.

Upcoming Media Events, Conferences and Trade Shows

October 11-14 Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association: 97th Annual Convention
Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association: 97th Annual Convention
Alliant Energy Center
Madison, WI

Dairy Stockmanship: Low-distress Handling- Introduction, Adult Cattle
Handling, Young-stock Handling.

October 24-26, 2012. Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium. Join us for the first Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium, hosted by the University of Guelph and its Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare.

What?
An international three-day Symposium dedicated to the welfare of dairy cattle. The dynamic program will feature nationally and internationally renowned keynote speakers, multiple brief presentations of research reports, hands-on workshops, poster sessions, an exhibit area, a networking reception and a Gala Banquet.

Where and When?
October 24-26, 2012 at the Delta Guelph Hotel and Conference Centre in Guelph, Ontario, Canada Or view the Symposium via webcast

Why?
Experience three dynamic days of interaction with outstanding speakers and exhibitors while you share recent research findings and recommendations, discuss solutions to current issues, learn how to identify welfare issues on the farm and network with others involved in the welfare of dairy cattle.

Who?
The Symposium will include dairy producers, researchers, veterinarians and other industry professionals from all over the world.

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