By Blake Jackson
Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) will bring timely education to dairy farmers this week through new episodes of The Dairy Signal, focusing on market outlooks and herd health practices essential for navigating the year ahead.
On Tuesday, January 13, the series will open with a forward-looking discussion on the dairy industry as 2026 begins. The session will explore expectations for dairy markets and policy developments during the first quarter, along with strategies producers can consider to manage uncertainty and ongoing volatility.
The presentation will be led by Leonard Polzin, Dairy Markets and Policy Outreach Specialist with University of Wisconsin-Extension, who will share insights designed to help producers make informed business decisions in a changing economic environment.
The second episode airs on Thursday, January 15, and will focus on proper techniques for administering calf vaccinations and medical treatments. While these practices are vital to herd health, improper handling can result in avoidable stress, tissue damage and long-term impacts on calf performance.
Dr. Ryan Breuer, DVM, Clinical Assistant Professor of Large Animal Internal Medicine at the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine and Diagnostic Case and Outreach Coordinator for the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, will guide viewers through protocols that support healthier calves and improved productivity.
All episodes of The Dairy Signal are accredited through Dairy AdvanCE (DACE), allowing dairy producers, students and industry professionals to earn continuing education units by participating live or viewing recorded sessions. Dairy AdvanCE is an online platform that helps users locate, track and manage CEUs efficiently.
The Dairy Signal airs live every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. CT, with interactive Q&A opportunities during live broadcasts. Recorded episodes are available shortly after airing at www.pdpw.org. For additional information, contact PDP at 800-947-7379 or mail@pdpw.org.
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