Focus on Manure Application Safety, Health Tips and Digital Dermatitis

Timely opportunities for dairy producers to engage with leading experts on trending topics

This Next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide important information for the safety and health of cows and the humans who work with them during the busy fall and harvest season. Tune in on Tuesday for discussion on safety concerns during manure application, and the Wednesday session will provide health tips for busy dairy producers. The Thursday episode will focus on digital dermatitis in dairy herds.

Tuesday, October 1

As producers are opening up manure pits for fall application, join in for a conversation about safety concerns and gas exposure. Also learn about equipment safety tips with different types of manure spreaders. Episode presenter will be:

·         Gerald Minor, chief, Pittsville Fire Department 

Wednesday, October 2

Short on time? That doesn’t mean wellness isn’t still a priority. Learn tips to maximize health for dairy producers and busy families on the go. Episode presenter will be:

·         Morgan Ekovich, owner and head trainer, Get Fit with ME LLC

Thursday, October 3

Lameness is one of the top three diseases in U.S. dairy herds. Tune in for discussion of digital dermatitis, including ins and outs of the disease, prevention and treatment. Episode presenter will be:

·         Dr. Dorte Doepfer, MSc, PhD, Professor at UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine

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The Dairy Signal® is a weekly series of educational episodes offering practical insights and resources for dairy farmers and food-system professionals across the value chain. Episodes air live from 12:00-1:00 PM CT each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Live sessions offer attendees the opportunity to engage in open Q&A with the speakers; recorded sessions are available shortly after episodes are aired. Access all previously broadcasted sessions at www.pdpw.org.

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Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) is the nation’s largest dairy producer-led organization of its kind, focusing on producer professionalism, stakeholder engagement and unified outreach to share ideas, solutions, resources and experiences that help dairy producers succeed.