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Wisconsin Dairy & Beef Well-Being Conference Scheduled
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 03/30/2015

The University of Wisconsin-Extension will host its annual Dairy and Beef Well-Being Conference on April 30 at Liberty Hall in Kimberly. Organizers say consumer confidence is a critical piece of food production, so this year's event will focus on animal care practices and why it matters to consumers.

Dairy and beef producers, veterinarians, farm service providers, educators, emergency managers, first responders, and elected officials are encouraged to attend.

The keynote speaker will be Dr. Temple Grandin. He's a world-renown animal behavior specialist who will be addressing livestock production with a presentation entitled, Biological Systems Overload--Looking at Optimal Production, Not Maximum Production. In addition, Dr. Dee Griffin who is widely known as a pioneer in Beef Quality Assurance will be speaking on how proper animal care is not only good for animals, it's good for all of us.

Other topics will cover the value of a cull cow, dairy calf care, humane euthanasia, and lameness in feedlots.

Registration for Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and Humane Officers is $75 on or before April 16. The cost is $85 after April 16. General registration fee is $45 on or before April 16, and $55 after April 16.

This program has been approved for up to 5.4 hours of continuing education credits for veterinary practitioners, veterinary technicians, and humane officers. One Beef/Dairy Beef Quality Assurance credit will be offered. Four credits will be offered for American Registry for Professional Animal Scientists.

Go to http://fyi.uwex.edu/animalhusbandryconference/ for the program agenda and registration information.

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