By Blake Jackson
Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) will feature two important dairy animal health topics this week on its educational series, The Dairy Signal. Experts will discuss current approaches to managing lameness as well as developments involving emerging livestock diseases.
The Tuesday, August 11, episode will focus on preventing and treating lameness, a major animal health and management concern for dairy farms.
Dr. Nigel Cook of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine will share current research findings and practical management strategies that dairy producers can apply to improve herd health and reduce lameness-related challenges.
On Thursday, August 13, the program will turn its attention to emerging diseases. Dr. Keith Poulsen, PhD, director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin, will provide updates on diseases such as bird flu and New World screwworm.
Dr. Poulsen will also discuss bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) and important management considerations for dairy operations.
Both episodes are part of PDP’s weekly educational programming for dairy producers, industry professionals and others working throughout the food system. The sessions are broadcast live from noon to 1 p.m. CT on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with recordings available shortly afterward.
Episodes qualify for continuing education units through Dairy AdvanCE, allowing eligible participants to earn and manage CEUs by viewing live or recorded programs.
The series provides practical information, expert perspectives and opportunities for participants to ask questions directly during live sessions. For more information, contact PDP at 800-947-7379 or email at mail@pdpw.org.
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Categories: Wisconsin, Education, Livestock