GENEX Leadership Academy Large Herd Reproduction Management Participants will learn how areas such as foot health, nutrition, milk quality and hormone protocols work together on an operation. By gaining a better understanding of these areas, participants not only become problem analyzers but also solution providers.
Farm visits to key dairies in Wisconsin Visit farms that were named Excellence in Reproduction Award winners. Most of these farms meet or exceed a 30 percent pregnancy rate and a 50 percent first service conception rate. Some farms are extensively focusing on waste recycle or nutrient management.
Speakers: The Secret to a 30% Preg Rate with Cows Milking 13,500 KG’s Per Year
Hoof Anatomy & A Look into the Effects of Lameness on Farming Operations
Transition Cow Management, Metabilic Problems and Working as a Team
Dr. Paul Fricke
Floyd Sutton and Roger Olson
Dr. Gustavo Schuenemann
Professor of Dairy Science & Extension Specialist, University of Wisconsin‑Madison
Key Account Managers, Zinpro
Professor & Extension Veterinarian, The Ohio State University
The Impact of Nutrition on Reproduction During the Transition Period and Calf Nutrition
Working Efficiently with a Team
Dr. Phil Cardoso
Kristy Pagel
Professor, University of Illinois
Leading Edge Consulting, LLC
GENEX Leadership Academy Large Herd Reproduction Management
“One key point I took from the courses is to understand the operation of CRI and the value‑added programs, as well as how to improve the management of genetics on farms.”
“Highlights from the courses include improved hoof health management, new trends in the management of transition cows and breeding programs.” Franceska Cossa, Producer in Peru
“The discussions were high level, and the dairy farms we visited were among the best I’ve ever seen.” Jose Aguilar, Distributor in Mexico
Luis Fernández, Distributor in Spain
Dates: July 23-27, 2018 Audience: Distributor staff and key staff from dairy operations Location: Shawano & Madison, Wisconsin Cost: $1,850 USD (includes lodging from Sunday night through Friday night and meals Monday through Friday; excludes airfaire) Register: 60 days prior to seminar date; 10-person maximum
Contact your GENEX representative to enroll. Nick Hemauer (International Technical Services Manager) nhemauer@crinet.com
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