Past Events
March 2023
The cost of raising heifers is a major cost. Being able to predict how many heifer calves you produce annually in combination with knowing how many heifers you actually need to keep are critical management concepts to keep your heifer replacement program efficient. Several measurable herd metrics go into determining these numbers, including: age to first calving, herd cull rates, calving interval, calf sex ratio, calf mortality rate, and heifer non-completion rate. This workshop will work you through the steps…
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Before all of the spring work starts, let’s take an evening to have a conversation about some topics that may help us improve our operations in 2023. Featured Speaker: Phil Trowbridge of Trowbridge Farms – “The ABC’s of EPD’s” Prepping for the Calving Season; Processing those calves early Early Season Pasture Management – When should I start turning the cattle out Beef dinner served at 6 pm. Presentations start at 6:30. To Register: Call or email Kim Holden 607-8657090, kmh19@cornell.edu
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Hoof health and hoof care are critical components to having a profitable flock or herd. This workshop will introduce key hoof related concepts, including: Importance of Hoof Health & Management that promotes hoof health Trimming – To do or not to do; How to do it Hoof Diseases – Prevention, Diagnosis, Biosecurity and Control Inspection of hooves & trimming practice with hooves Pizza will be served. FREE to attend. To register: Call or email Kim Holden 607-8657090, kmh19@cornell.edu
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County and SUNY Delhi are collaborating to provide a certification on using the FAMACHA technique to estimate Barberpole Worm burdens in small ruminant animals. We will start with a comprehensive discussion on parasite biology and current parasite control strategies. Participants will learn how to prepare and fecal sample for analysis using the microscope. Bring your own sheep or goats fecal sample. Cost: $20 To Register: Call or email Kim Holden 607-865-7090, kmh19@cornell.edu by April 21,…
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This event is being hosted by the Cornell Livestock Program Work Team. Dr. Shannon Carpenter, Field Veterinarian with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets will be leading a discussion on Common Beef Diseases Vaccines for Prevention Diseases caused by Ticks This event is held via Zoom. Register online here: http://tinyurl.com/3n37htz9
Find out more »This event is being hosted by the Cornell Livestock Program Work Team. Grace Ott, CCE Orange County Livestock Educator will lead a discussion on: Ensuring Feeder Success Weaning Tips & Strategies Backgrounding Cattle This event is held via Zoom. Register Online: http://tinyurl.com/5ydsun4f
Find out more »This event is being hosted by the Cornell Livestock Program Work Team. Most old dairy barns can be renovated for your current livestock situation. There are many considerations to ensure that the new livestock environment will function efficiently and be a healthy environment for the sheep or goats. This presentation will discuss: How to identify the deficiencies from foundation to roof Is renovation worth the cost? Or is a new building less expensive? Ventilation – Critical for animal health. What’s…
Find out more »March 2024
The Nutrient Management Team is holding three Nutrient Management Credit Workshops for farms in the Nutrient Management Credit Program. The workshops will provide updates on nutrient management planning and the new credit rate structure. Everyone involved in managing and handling manure on the farm is encouraged to attend. Credit Agreement Forms will be distributed for your signature. Attendance at one of these meetings is mandatory to maintain eligibility for the NM Credit Program. NM Credit Workshops are offered only once every three…
Find out more »The Nutrient Management Team is holding three Nutrient Management Credit Workshops for farms in the Nutrient Management Credit Program. The workshops will provide updates on nutrient management planning and the new credit rate structure. Everyone involved in managing and handling manure on the farm is encouraged to attend. Credit Agreement Forms will be distributed for your signature. Attendance at one of these meetings is mandatory to maintain eligibility for the NM Credit Program. NM Credit Workshops are offered only once every three…
Find out more »The Nutrient Management Team is holding three Nutrient Management Credit Workshops for farms in the Nutrient Management Credit Program. The workshops will provide updates on nutrient management planning and the new credit rate structure. Everyone involved in managing and handling manure on the farm is encouraged to attend. Credit Agreement Forms will be distributed for your signature. Attendance at one of these meetings is mandatory to maintain eligibility for the NM Credit Program. NM Credit Workshops are offered only once every three…
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