Heifer Academy Seminar Series

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MSU Extension’s virtual six-seminar series on issues relevant to heifer management.

black and white cows laying in brown sand — Photo credit: MSU Extension.

This spring, former MSU Extension dairy educator Cora Okkema concluded the third season of the Heifer Academy, a virtual six-seminar series on issues relevant to heifer management. She spoke with experts from universities and private industry on an aspect of heifer care in each seminar. Recordings are available on YouTube @DairyMSU and on Spotify as The Heifer Academy playlist. This spring’s topics were:

Stress management and rumen and hindgut acidosis in calves - Dr. Anne Laarman, University of Alberta

Hygiene and colostrum management - Jennifer Bentley, Iowa State University

Calf transportation - Dr. Catie Cramer, Colorado State University

Calf immunity and vaccinations - Dr. Angel Abuelo, Michigan State University

Youngstock care: Making better decisions sooner - Dr. Jennifer Walker, Kinder Ground

The Calf Care Quality Assurance program - Emma Mulvaney and Cindy Valdez Nolasco, BQA

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