Dairy producers and industry representatives from around the globe will gather in Madison, Wisconsin, when World Dairy Expo takes place September 28 – October 1. This year, continuing education credits for dairy professionals, nutritionists, veterinarians and veterinary technicians can be earned by attending the World Dairy Expo Seminars. Members of American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS) and the American Association of State Veterinary Boards – RACE Program (RACE) can earn one credit for each seminar they attend.
“Veterinarians and dairy professionals will see the latest technology displayed at World Dairy Expo’s trade show and the finest in dairy genetics on parade at the dairy cattle shows held during the week. Now, in addition, they can earn continuing education credits. This is a great added feature for a trip they are already making,” says Liz Matzke, seminar coordinator.
There will be eight seminars held during the week, Tuesday through Saturday, in Mendota 2 meeting room located in the Exhibition Hall. Seminars are structured with a 45-minute presentation, plus time for questions and discussion.
ABS Global, Advanced Comfort Technology, Alltech, APC, Inc., Badgerland Financial, BASF Plant Science, Jamesway Farm Equipment and Micro Dairy Logic are sponsors of this year’s seminars.
Tuesday, September 28, 1:00 p.m.
“Opportunities to Advance Manure Digesters in the US”
Christopher Voell, Program Manager-AgSTAR, EPA Climate Change Division
Sponsored by: Jamesway Farm Equipment
Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1)
Wednesday, September 29, 11:00 a.m.
“Recent Developments in Genetic Testing and Predicting Genetic Values”
Dr. Curt Van Tassell, Research Geneticist, USDA – ARS
Sponsored by: ABS Global
Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1)
Wednesday, September 29, 1:00 p.m.
“Improving Feed Efficiency in Dairy Heifers”
Dr. Jud Heinrichs, Professor, Penn State University
Sponsored by: APC, Inc.
Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1)
Thursday, September 30, 11:00 a.m.
“Will Precision Dairy Farming Change Dairy Farm Management?”
Dr. Jeffrey Bewley, Assistant Extension Professor, University of Kentucky
Sponsored by: Advanced Comfort Technology, Inc.
Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1)
Thursday, September 30, 1:00 p.m.
“Managing Feed Costs in 2010”
Dr. Mike Hutjens, Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign
Sponsored by: BASF Plant Science
Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1)
Friday, October 1, 11:00 a.m.
“Global Dairy Trends and Their Affect on Milk Price Volatility”
Torsten Hemme, Chairman of the IFCN Network, IFCN Dairy Research Center at the University of Kiel, Germany
Sponsored by: Badgerland Financial
Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1)
Friday, October 1, 1:00 p.m.
“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Reproductive Management Programs”
Dr. Paul Fricke, Professor, University of Wisconsin – Madison
Sponsored by: Micro Dairy Logic
Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1)
Saturday, October 2, 11:00 a.m.
“Mycotoxins in Dairy Feeds: The Threat to Herd Health”
Dr. Trevor K. Smith, Professor, University of Guelph
Sponsored by: Alltech
Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1)
Source: World Dairy Expo