“Calf Environment: Methods that Work”PRESENTED BY: Dr. Becky Brotzman, DVM

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Wednesday, October 30 (register by October 23)CLEARING THE AIR IN CALF BARNSDairy farms of all sizes are moving calves back indoors to keep their workers happy and productive. While calfbarns provide shelter for both workers and calves, they can also harbor high levels of airborne bacteria and otherparticles that may predispose calves to respiratory disease. Dr. Rebecca Brotzman, Outreach Specialist for TheDairyland Initiative at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, will discuss problems of naturaland mechanical ventilation of calf barns and present a practical solution of supplemental positive pressure tubeventilation systems that can be applied to both existing barns and new construction. Join this webinar to learn howyou can “clear the air” for your calves’ improved health!

Wednesday, November 20 (register by November 13)CALF HUTCHES OR BARNS: METHODS TO MAKE EITHER OPTION WORK WELL

While hutches can be considered the “gold standard” for nursing calf housing, there are site considerations andmanagement techniques that can truly make them optimal environments for housing calves. Individual or groupnursery calf barns can be healthy environments for calves, too, if designed and managed well. Dr. RebeccaBrotzman, Outreach Specialist for The Dairyland Initiative at the University of Wisconsin School of VeterinaryMedicine, will present practical ideas to make both hutches and barns work well for your calves and your workers,including tips on how to save on bedding costs, keep calves cool, control disease, and more. Catch this webinar todiscover ways you can improve your existing calf housing system or create a new one that both you and your calveswill be “happy” in.

Wednesday, December 11 (register by December 4)ANIMAL WELL-BEING CONCERNS FOR EVERY CALF CARETAKER

If you work with dairy cattle, ensuring animal well-being is not just a socially-important issue but vital for thesuccess of your operation, and it concerns more than proper handling and pain management. Dr. Rebecca Brotzman,Outreach Specialist for The Dairyland Initiative at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, willdiscuss husbandry issues that need to be addressed on every dairy to ensure we are doing right by our calves. Jointhis webinar to ensure all aspects of calf well-being are being addressed on your dairy, ensuring not just societallicense but healthier, more productive future additions to your milking herd.

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