Lessons Learned from COVID-19 in the Dairy Industry

Penn State Extension

 

 

The COVID-19 pandemic has created hurdles for many aspects of the dairy industry with regard to supply chain issues, increased price volatility, and other issues. It is important to consider how all these short-term changes will impact overall cost of production per unit of milk as well as the long-term health and productivity of the dairy cows. Lessons Learned from COVID-19 in the Dairy Industry will focus on how to capture and retain some of those opportunities.

When

Thu., Dec. 16, 2021

(10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET)

Format

Live Online

via Zoom

Managing, communicating with, and ensuring the safety of workers was also a challenge due to this pandemic, but there have also been opportunities as a result of these external impacts on farms.

topic not really seen as a forefront area during the COVID-19 outbreak is Agricultural Bio-Security. This is an important topic that should be followed on your farm. While COVID-19 is not a Food and Animal disease incident, it has brought to light many circumstances that could occur in a Food and Animal disease outbreak.

Another significant area was the decision to reduce herd level milk production in the short-term–by either change in feeding management, or drying off cows early and lengthening the dry period–should be considered carefully to alleviate any unintended consequences. It is important to consider how all these short-term changes will impact the overall cost of production per unit of milk, as well as the long-term health and productivity of dairy cows.

Who is this for?

  • Dairy Producers
  • Dairy Industry Professionals

What will you learn?

  • Workforce Development Opportunities
  • Agricultural Bio-Security Key Takeaways
  • Herd Level Milk Production in a Crisis

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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