Cow Comfort Around the Farm
- Length
- 5 hours
- Language
- English
- Event Format
- In-Person
About The In-Person Workshop
Cow comfort is essential to maximizing herd health, productivity, and profitability on today's dairy farms. Join Penn State Extension for an on-farm program exploring management strategies, social practices, and equipment considerations that support healthier, more productive cows and calves. Participants will learn practical approaches to reducing stressors and injuries, improving reproductive efficiency, and enhancing milk production in both indoor and pasture-based systems. This program will also highlight key comfort goals every producer should consider to promote animal well-being and long-term farm success.
Earn Credits
National Dairy FARM Program Stockmanship and Calf Care educational credits approved; certificate provided upon completion of the workshop.
Program Sponsors
Your company or organization has the opportunity to sponsor this event. For sponsor levels and details, please visit the Fees and Sponsorship Details page.
General admission is being offered at no charge to participants.
Space is limited.
Registering before the event is encouraged and appreciated!
- Conventional dairy farm owners and operatorsÂ
- Organic and grass-fed dairy farm owners and operatorsÂ
- Dairy farm employeesÂ
- Dairy and livestock nutritionistsÂ
- Dairy housing and construction professionalsÂ
- Dairy industry professionals
Participants will explore animal husbandry techniques for all stages of dairy cattle production, including:
- Heat abatement and cold-weather management proceduresÂ
- The latest dairy housing recommendations from an agricultural engineer, including freestall, pack, and tie-stall systemsÂ
- Calf housing, calf care, and social housing strategiesÂ
- Feeding practices that support herd health and productivityÂ
- Pasture and grazing management and outdoor housing considerationsÂ
- Animal handling and farm safety practicesÂ
- Milking procedures and low-stress animal handling techniques
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