13th International Dairy Short Course
         Madison, Wisconsin, USA

 

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Course Details

The International Dairy Short Course has been improved to meet the needs of the expanding global dairy industry. This year’s course will feature the latest research and techniques from the professors at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The course will serve the needs of farm owners/managers, veterinarians and desicion makers. Lectures are in English and translated into Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. For more course details and for registration visit the World Dairy Expo website. Course size is limited so register early.

Location: Madison Concourse Hotel
Instructors: University of Wisconsin-Madison professors

 

Registration Fees

  • $450 through September 1, 2010
  • $550 from September 2 to September 22, 2010
  • $575 from September 23 - September 30, 2010

Includes

  • Breakfast & Lunch
  • Farm Tours
  • Transportation to University campus and farms
  • Lectures by University of Wisconsin professors
  • Educational materials & proceedings
  • 20% discount at Babcock Institute's WDE booth (IL310).

Refund Policy: Full refund, less US$50 processing fee, for written cancellations before September 1, 2010. No refunds will be granted after September 1. Exception: Full refund will be provided if course is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.

Note: US visa restrictions and continue to change throughout the year. We recommend you apply for your visa at least 3-4 months in advance of your travel dates.

Schedule subject to change

  • Monday, September 27
      7:00-18:30 Includes: Welcome breakfast and lunch
      Lecture 1: “Genomics - Using the Code for Profit” – Dr. Kent Weigel
      Lecture 2: “Are You Losing Money with your Reproductive Programs?” – Dr. Victor Cabrera
      Workshop A: Reproduction and embryo transfer - Repro tracts, ultrasound, embryos under the microscope
      Workshop B: Milk Quality Testing - On-farm and bulk tank testing options -
  • Tuesday, September 28
      7:00-18:30 Includes: Continental breakfast and lunch
      Lecture 3: “Feeding Dairy Cattle Efficiently in Difficult Economic Times” – Dr. Randy Shaver
      Lecture 4: “Cow Comfort; Time to Consider Your Cow’s Life” – Dr. David Kammel
      Farm Tour 1
      Farm Tour 2
  • Wednesday, September 29
      7:00-14:30 Includes: Continental breakfast and lunch
      Lecture 5: “Optimizing Treatments of Mastitis - Who to Treat and Who to Eat” - Dr. David Rhoda
      Lecture 6: “Calf Care: The First 48 Hours are Crucial” – Dr. Sheila McGuirk DVM
      Certificate Ceremony and Course Evaluations

    For more information contact:
    The Babcock Institute - UW Madison
    460 Animal Science, 1675 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706
    Phone: 608-265-4169 Fax: 608-262-8852
    URL/Web Site: http://babcock.cals.wisc.edu
    Email: babcock@cals.wisc.edu

    World Dairy Expo
    3310 Latham Drive, Madison, WI 53713
    Phone: 608-224-6455 Fax: 608-224-0300
    URL/Web Site: http://www.worlddairyexpo.com
    Email: wde@wdexpo.com