Extension to Host Herd Management and Genomics Meeting
Sunday, February 22nd, 2015 -- 9:24 AM
The UW-Extension will host a meeting for dairy farmers and those in the dairy industry on the topic of herd management and genomics for improved feed efficiency on Thursday, February 26th.A multi-state survey of Genomic Selection and Herd Management was conducted on Wisconsin and Michigan dairy farms in 2014 with the interest of improving feed efficiency and sustainability in the dairy industry. The University of Wisconsin-Extension and the Department of Dairy Science will provide the survey results, tools for nutritional feeding, and best ways to incorporate these tools into farm management.
The meeting will be held in two western Wisconsin area locations on February 26th, 10:00am to 12pm in Altoona at the Eau Claire County UW Extension office and 1:30pm to 3:30pm in Bangor at the Log Cabin Inn. There is no charge for this program, however registration is appreciated.
Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.