Now is the time to consider modifications to dairy housing to address upcoming summer heat events and their impact on milk production and herd health. Heat Stress Abatement in Freestall and Tie Stall Dairies is the topic of the next session of the Technology Tuesdays webinar series presented by Penn State Dairy Alliance. The online session will be offered, free of charge, Tuesday, March 8, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., Eastern Time.

Dan F. McFarland and John Tyson, Penn State Extension engineers, will lead the session. “Heat abatement has become more important than ever with today’s high-producing cows. However, the issue on the farm is which method or methods best fit the dairy’s facilities and management, while being a good economic investment,” McFarland explains. “We’ll look at some ways to sort through the options to get the one that’s the best fit for your farm,” Tyson notes.

Technology Tuesdays is a free webinar series designed for dairy producers, their employees and agri-business professionals. The webinar format lets participants enjoy an educational program in real-time from the comfort and convenience of their office computer or laptop.

Although there is no fee to participate in the program, advance registration is required. To register, contact the Dairy Alliance office at askdairyalliance@psu.edu or (888) 373-7232. Participants must have a high-speed Internet connection and speakers on their computer in order to see and hear the presentation. More information is available by clicking here. PD

—From Penn State Dairy Alliance news release