May 14 – June 24, 2021
Rates increase after May 1, 2021 – register today and save $25!
Course Summary
May 14 – June 24, 2021 | Online via Moodle
Presented as a partnership of Cornell University and Miner Institute, this Basic Dairy Nutrition Shortcourse will cover basic principles of dairy cattle nutrition and their application within dairy herd management. It is designed primarily for beginning nutritionists and allied industry professionals seeking a more comprehensive foundation or a refresher in dairy cattle nutrition.
This program has been taught in-person every other year at Miner Institute since 1997 and in 2021, we are offering this course for the first time in an online, virtual format with weekly opportunities for live interaction with speakers.
Topics
Forage Production and Silage Management
Carbohydrates, Protein and Amino Acids, and Fats and Fatty Acids
Calf and Heifer Nutrition
Environmental Aspects of Dairy Nutrition
Nutrition and Milk Components
Transition Cow Nutrition and Management
Course Faculty
Dr. Tawny Chandler – Cornell University
Dr. Larry Chase – Cornell University (Emeritus)
Dr. Heather Dann – Miner Institute
Dr. Rick Grant – Miner Institute
Joe Lawrence, CCA – Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY
Dr. Sarah Morrison – Miner Institute
Dr. Tom Overton – Cornell University
Dr. Kristan Reed – Cornell University
Dr. Mike Van Amburgh – Cornell University
Registration
$265.00 per person
Register by May 1, 2021 and receive a $25 discount!
More Information
This is a six-week course offered online through Moodle, an online interface that organizes course content by week and can be accessed whenever is convenient to the participant. Each week consists of pre-recorded video lectures to view online and additional supplemental electronic materials that may be downloaded. A weekly live webinar with speakers provides an opportunity to ask questions and have further discussion on that week’s topics.
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