MADISON: University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension will hold the 2022 Dairy and Beef Well-Being conference on February 22, 2022.
“[Our intent is] to increase knowledge and adoption of on-farm best management practices to maintain and improve animal well-being and welfare, leading to improved production, profitability, animal well-being, and consumer confidence,” a spokesperson for the event said.
Speakers will cover a multitude of topics, including heat stress and implementing improved ventilation for dry cows, using genetics to improve animal health, and maternity cow health management strategies.
The conference is aimed at educating workers in the dairy and beef sectors about new best practices, animal and worker well-being, and animal handling.