The Latest in Lameness and Emerging Disease Updates

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide updates and the latest news on key topics for dairy animal health from leading experts. Tune in Tuesday for the latest on the topic of lameness. The Thursday episode will discuss updates in emerging diseases.

Tuesday, August 11

Preventing and treating lameness is one of the biggest priorities for today’s dairy operations. Hear about the latest research and management practices in lameness. Presenter will be:

• Dr. Nigel Cook, Food Animal Production Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine

Thursday, August 13

Don’t miss this episode with updates on emerging diseases including bird flu and New World screwworm. Dr. Poulsen will also share updates and management considerations for BVD. Presenter will be:

• Dr. Keith Poulsen, PhD, Director, Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (WVDL), University of Wisconsin

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