Dairy signal - sustainability and animal care

By Blake Jackson

Calling all dairy producers, industry professionals, and students! The Dairy Signal, a weekly educational series by Professional Dairy Producers, is bringing you a lineup focused on sustainability and animal care this week. Tune in and gain valuable insights on:

• Tuesday, April 30th: Reducing Methane Emissions - Experts will delve into the challenges and opportunities for lowering methane emissions from dairy cattle. The discussion will cover topics like identifying key traits, using milk analysis for monitoring, and manipulating rumen microbes. Speakers: Dr. Fransisco Penagaricano and Dr. Guillermo Martinez Boggio (UW-Madison).
• Wednesday, May 1st: Mooving Cows Game and Animal Handling - Learn about the innovative Mooving Cows game, designed to teach proper cow handling techniques. The episode will also address industry animal care expectations, public perception, and upcoming educational tools. Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Van Os (UW-Madison).
• Thursday, May 2nd: Cover Crops and Manure Management - Explore the delicate balance between manure as a valuable resource and its potential impact on water quality. The session will discuss research on cover crops and how to achieve optimal benefits for your farm. Speakers: Dr. Matt Ruark and Tanner Judd (UW-Madison).

The Dairy Signal episodes are accredited through Dairy AdvanCE. This program allows viewers to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by watching live or recorded sessions and completing a short online quiz. Dairy AdvanCE simplifies the process of finding and managing CEUs for dairy professionals. To learn more, visit www.DairyAdvance.org

• Farmers and students can enjoy a free subscription to The Dairy Signal.
• Allied industry professionals can subscribe for a one-time fee of $75.

Don't miss out! Each episode airs live from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CT on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Live sessions provide the opportunity to interact with the speakers through Q&A.

The Dairy Signal empowers dairy professionals across the value chain with practical knowledge and resources to navigate the ever-evolving industry landscape. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for this informative week of programming!

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