Nebraska Extension will offer a comprehensive three-part webinar series titled “Fundamental Knowledge for Successful Calving Season.” These engaging events will provide invaluable information for farmers, ranchers and veterinary professionals involved in the calving process.
Webinar Details:
Online sessions will be held Jan. 8, 13, 15, 2025 at 7:30-8:45 pm CST.
Jan. 8: Understanding Normal. Discussion includes stages of labor, what happens to the cow and calf during delivery, recognizing and knowing how to manage abnormal, when and how to assist delivery.
Jan. 13: First 24 hours: post-calving care for cows and calves. Reviewing normal vitals for the cow and neonatal calf and recognizing and managing complications in the first hours of life, including the importance of colostrum management.
Jan. 15: 48 hrs and Beyond: Keeping cow and calf healthy and thriving. Topics include nutritional requirements, common health concerns, and managing environmental stress in the first 2 months of life.
Each webinar will be co-led by Dr. Becky Funk, DVM, Animal Health Teaching and NE Extension Specialist and Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead, DVM, NE Extension Livestock Educator, allowing participants to engage and ask questions in real-time.
In-Person Workshop Details:
The series will culminate in a hands-on workshop offered Jan. 21-23, 2025, where participants can practice their skills using a life-sized cow and calf model. This unique opportunity will provide practical experience in a supportive environment, ensuring participants leave with confidence and competence.
Jan. 21: Box Butte County Extension Office. 415 Black Hills Avenue
Alliance, NE 6:00pm MST
Jan. 22: Sandhills Public School. 107 Gandy Ave Dunning, NE 1:00pm CST
Jan. 22: Oconto Community Center. 101 W 6th S Oconto, NE 6:00pm CST
Jan. 23: Blue Hill Community Center. 555 W Gage St, Blue Hill, NE 6:00pm CST
Registration Fee: $80 for webinar series plus workshop, $30 for workshop only.
Register at: https://cvent.me/3YDblK
Webinar participants will receive a notebook of Nebraska Extension resources and access to the recorded webinars to view at your convenience. Participants are asked to register by Dec. 30, 2024, to ensure resources are received before the series begins. A computer and internet connection will be needed to participate in the webinar series.
For more information about the Calving College webinar series and workshop, please contact Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead at 402-746-3417 or lindsay.waechter-mead@unl.edu
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