By Blake Jackson
UW-Madison Extension will offer calving workshops on December 9 and 10, 2026, to help livestock producers strengthen their knowledge of calf care, nutrition, and successful calving management. The sessions will provide practical information and guidance for farmers preparing for the calving season.
Workshop topics will include colostrum management and newborn calf care, nutritional strategies to support calf health and future reproductive performance, recognizing the stages of labor and signs of potential complications, and selecting appropriate calving equipment.
The workshops will take place at two locations: 11974 Ames Road in Darlington on December 9 and 1320 Bad Axe Court in Viroqua on December 10. Each location will offer two sessions, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Morning sessions will be available in English and Spanish, while afternoon sessions will be conducted in English only.
Registration costs $20 per person, with participation limited to the first 20 people who complete payment.
The registration deadline is December 2, 2026, for English-speaking participants and November 18, 2026, for Spanish-speaking participants or those requesting interpretation.
Participants can register online at https://go.wisc.edu/qppo8u or mail a $20 check payable to UW-Madison Extension to Extension Green County, 2841 6th St., Monroe, WI 53566. Online credit card payments are subject to a convenience fee.
For additional information, contact the Extension Green County office at 608-328-9440.
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Categories: Wisconsin, Education, Livestock, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle