On December 7, 2012 from noon to 1 p.m. CST, Dr. Mark Thomas will present, "Feeding Systems for Group-Housed Dairy Calves." Thomas is a partner in Countryside Veterinary Clinic, LLP in northern New York. The practice employs eight veterinarians and services about 200 clients. According to the DAIReXNET site, his presentation will focus on optimizing nutrition in a group setting, including tips on practical concepts for ad libitum and acidified feeding.
Progressive Dairyman asked Thomas for additional details about his talk:
Why is this topic important?
Replacements are the future of the dairy. Early life nutrition and health can have a significant effect on future production and performance. If we can have such a long lasting effect from management during the first 60 days of life, then we must maximize this opportunity.
What do you hope attendees will take away from your webinar presentation?
- An understanding of the nutritional needs of the milk fed calf.
- A realization of the effect of early nutrition and health on future performance.
- The relationship between nutrition and health.
- Practical application of grouped-housed feeding systems.
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