Unlock your herd potential - dairy signal week

By Blake Jackson

Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) is bringing you a week of insightful episodes focused on optimizing your dairy herd's health and profitability. Tune in to The Dairy Signal® this week for valuable information and actionable tips from industry experts.

Tuesday, Feb 6: Udder Health & Financial Impact

• Learn strategies for cost-effective udder health management, including dry-cow therapy and pathogen-based treatment options.
• Discover how sound cow management practices contribute to positive financial outcomes.
• Guest speaker: Dr. Daryl Nydam, DVM, PhD, Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University

Wednesday, Feb 7: Feed Costs & Milk Production

• Join a panel discussion on calculating feed costs and their impact on milk production.
• Learn how feed quality and ingredients influence your bottom line.
• Explore strategies for valuing forage and controlling shrink.
• Guest speakers: David Trimner, General Manager and Co-Owner, Miltrim Farms Inc. and Shawn Kemp, CFO and Consultant at Pico/Dos Pico Dairy

Thursday, Feb 8: Cold-Weather Calf Management

• Separate fact from fiction in this special episode dedicated to managing calves during winter and the spring transition.
• Gain practical tips and expert insights from Dr. Chelsea Holschbach, DVM, MS, DACVIM, Assistant Professor in Large Animal Medicine and Food Animal Production Medicine at University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine.

Earn Continuing Education Credits:

Each episode is accredited through Dairy AdvanCE®, allowing you to earn up to 0.5 CEUs by completing a short online quiz. This makes enhancing your knowledge and skills convenient and rewarding. To learn more, visit www.DairyAdvance.org.

Subscription Options:

• Free for farmers and students
• One-time fee of $75 for allied industry professionals

Join The Dairy Signal® live every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12:00-1:00 PM CT. Gain valuable knowledge, connect with industry peers, and unlock your herd's full potential. For more information, contact PDP at 800-947-7379 or send an email to mail@pdpw.org.

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