Preventing Dairy Cow Ketosis: Nutritional Management during Transition

Penn State Extension

January 25, 2024

Join Dr. Robert Van Saurn, Penn State Extension Veterinarian, to learn the latest about preventing ketosis in dairy cows—essential for pros, students, and farm staff.

Join our upcoming webinar where you’ll delve into crucial insights on preventing ketosis during a cow’s transition period. Gain clarity on distinguishing subclinical and clinical ketosis, discover the impact of pre-calving feeding on susceptibility, and understand the key nutritional factors—energy, protein, and dietary fiber content—that play a vital role in ketosis prevention. Engage in discussions about potential nutritional supplements to enhance prevention strategies. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a student exploring agriculture, this webinar provides essential knowledge to optimize dairy herd health and productivity.

Who is this for?

  • Dairy producers and managers
  • College students
  • FFA students
  • Farm hands and employees

What will you learn?

  • Understand the difference between subclinical and clinical ketosis and diagnostic options
  • Learn how feeding before calving can influence your cow’s susceptibility to having clinical or subclinical ketosis in early lactation
  • Identify key nutritional factors of energy, protein, and dietary fiber content relative to their role in preventing ketosis
  • Discuss potential nutritional supplements that may help prevent ketosis
  • This event is being offered at no charge to participants.

Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording.

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