June 2 – 5, 2025
W.H. Miner Institute | Chazy, New York
Presented as a partnership between Cornell University Animal Science and Miner Institute, the Dairy Nutrition and Management Shortcourse is tailor-made for early-career nutritionists and industry professionals. Content blends classroom-based learning with practical skill development, emphasizing application in dairy herd management. Key topics include:
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Agronomic considerations for forage production and quality
- Ruminal function, metabolism and carbohydrate fermentation
- Protein, amino acid and fat nutrition
- Milk components and environment considerations of nutrition
- Nutritional strategies for calves, heifers, dry cows, and fresh cows
Explore hands-on round robin stations to refine your practical skills, while connecting with course instructor and industry peers.
This course is limited to 75 participants and will fill quickly! Pre-registration online is required to reserve a spot in the course
Forage and Feed Management
- Forage production and quality
- Silage fermentation and management
- Forage harvest and feeding techniques
- Feed bunk management and cow behavior
- Feeding strategies for dry, fresh and transition cows
Fundamentals of Nutrition
- Carbohydrates: fiber and starch fermentation
- Protein, amino acids, and fat metabolism
- Minerals, vitamins, and milk composition
Calf and Heifer Management
- Nutrition for calves and heifers
- Growth and management strategies
Environmental and Sustainability Considerations
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