DAIReXNET and the National Association of County Agricultural Agents is hosting a webinar titled “How Low Can We Go: Nitrogen In Dairy Rations.” The webinar is free to the public and is geared toward bringing pertinent information to extension educators, allied industry professionals, veterinarians and dairy producers across the U.S.
The “How Low Can We Go: Nitrogen In Dairy Rations” webinar will be held March 7 at 1 p.m. EST and is approved for one CEU credit from ARPAS. Dr. Mike Van Amburgh of Cornell University will discuss how low we can formulate dairy rations for nitrogen, and what this means for the cost of the ration and environmental impact. We will also hear from Mike McMahon, a dairy producer, on the practical side of nitrogen management.
Another upcoming webinar to note on your calendar will be held April 4 at 1 p.m. EDT. This one will feature Frank Mitloehner speaking on air quality.
Click here to access the webinars.
Every webinar produced by DAIReXNET is recorded and stored online, so you can access them at any time. The most recent webinar, “Precision Phosphorus Feeding to Reduce Environmental Impact of Dairies,” has been available since Feb. 7. This webinar covered recent research into phosphorus requirements of cattle, as well as bioavailability of phosphorus sources, and how these can impact the dairy farm and the environment. Click here to view this and other recorded webinars. PD
—From DAIReXNET news release
