Announcing the Dairyland Initiative's workshop on Planning New & Remodeling Existing Dairy Cow Housing, Thursday, Nov. 12 and Friday, Nov. 13 at the Sheraton Hotel in Madison, WI.



Are you considering building a new or remodeling an existing dairy cattle facility? From basic farm and barn layout issues to the details of stall design, so many aspects of the building or remodeling process can affect cow well-being and performance, ease of management, and a farm's bottom line. Using the Dairyland Initiative website that combines research and clinical experience to provide practical recommendations for barn design, Dr. Nigel Cook will walk you through the steps to create facilities that make your cows happy, healthy and productive in this one and a half day workshop. For more information, please see the attached brochure. Online registration is now open at https://apps.vetmed.wisc.edu/cereg/register.aspx?e=Dairyland-Nov2015&y=2016. 13.2 CE credits are available for this program from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine.

Program questions may be directed to:
Courtney Halbach, Associate Instructional Specialist for the Dairyland Initiative
Phone: 608-262-6800
Email: courtney.halbach@wisc.edu

Registration, transportation and accommodation questions may be directed to:
Karl Olson, Continuing Education Program Assistant
Phone: 608-265-5206
Email: karl.olson@wisc.edu
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11.5.2015