Consumers today have a strong interest in where their food comes from, including how food animals are raised and handled. To help build consumer trust in dairy products, the DCWC is pleased to offer the webinar series. The webinars feature top-rated topics from previous DCWC Annual Symposiums as well as other pertinent subject areas.
The live educational sessions are available at no cost to attendees from around the world, but you must register.
Access to the webinar recordings is a member benefit.
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Dr. Diego Manriquez, Dairy Systems Specialist, Colorado State University
Dr. Manriquez's will delve into the critical link between air quality and livestock well-being. He will explore how various air components, influenced by management and handling practices, affect animal health, behavior, and productivity. The webinar aims to provide insights into effective air quality monitoring practices that can enhance welfare standards in animal agriculture
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Dr. Gerard Cramer, Professor of Dairy Production Medicine, University of Minnesota
In this presentation, Dr. Cramer will explore the ways overcrowding influences cow behavior, such as resting times, feeding patterns, and social interactions; the health implications of overcrowded environments, including lameness, immune function, and susceptibility to infections; and, practical strategies and recommendations to mitigate overcrowding’s adverse effects, enhancing welfare and productivity
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