Hoof Management Workshop presented by Professional Dairy Producers

Lameness can cause a ripple effect of health and safety issues across a dairy farm. The Hoof Management Workshop presented by Professional Dairy Producers will give hoof trimmers, herdspersons, nutritionists, veterinarians and others a deep dive into the prevention strategies, handling skills and treatment options that result in optimal hoof health on dairy farms of all sizes.

The one-day workshop will be held June 20 at Maier Farms LLC, 7085 Schumacher Road, Waunakee, Wisconsin. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with the program concluding at 3:30 p.m. Simultaneous Spanish translation will be provided for the entire workshop. 

The on-farm location provides a living case study for participants to explore the key factors that help ensure the longevity and productivity of dairy cows. The program will include a general session for all attendees to practice stockmanship skills and put theory into practical application while implementing handling skills in pens with dairy cattle.

Attendees will break into smaller groups to attend three repeating sessions focused on the technical essentials of the footbath, identifying treatment options for chronically lame cows, and discussing practices that create continuous improvements in hoof health to reduce the strain lameness places on cows and team members.

This program is accredited for up to 4 Dairy AdvanCE continuing education credits and up to 4 ARPAS continuing education credits.