proAction: Let’s Get It Done! – Complete Herdsman Training Program Day 1
Greenbelt Veterinary Services 8451 Harvard Place, Chilliwack, BC, CanadaproAction validation is a necessary part of running a dairy farm, and its goal of ensuring Canadian milk is of the highest quality and produced responsibly is very valuable to our industry. However, the requirements to achieve a successful validation can be daunting. Through this course, Dr. Phil Chris will go over some of the specific […]
Calving Management – Complete Herdsman Training Program Day 2
Greenbelt Veterinary Services 8451 Harvard Place, Chilliwack, BC, CanadaDr. Bev Chard will be offering this afternoon course that will focus on the practical management of the calving cow. It will review when to move a cow to the freshening pen, the signs of normal calving progression, and when to check the cow and possibly intervene. Common obstetrical problems will be reviewed, and tips presented […]
Basic Examination and Treatment of the Cow – Complete Herdsman Training Program Day 3 & 4
Greenbelt Veterinary Services 8451 Harvard Place, Chilliwack, BC, CanadaDr. John Dick presents this two-day, 10-hour “hands on” course on the examination of the sick cow. This course focuses on teaching practical skills to allow participants to promptly and accurately identify, diagnose, and treat sick cows. The first day is an in class teaching session, the principles are then reinforced in a barn session the […]
Basic Examination and Treatment of the Cow – Complete Herdsman Training Program Day 3 & 4
Greenbelt Veterinary Services 8451 Harvard Place, Chilliwack, BC, CanadaDr. John Dick presents this two-day, 10-hour “hands on” course on the examination of the sick cow. This course focuses on teaching practical skills to allow participants to promptly and accurately identify, diagnose, and treat sick cows. The first day is an in class teaching session, the principles are then reinforced in a barn session the […]
Health Management of the Young Calf – Complete Herdsman Training Program Day 5
Greenbelt Veterinary Services 8451 Harvard Place, Chilliwack, BC, CanadaDr. Bev Chard will focus on the management of the calf from birth to weaning. Course highlights include: resuscitation of the newborn calf, colostrum management, young calf housing and nutrition, common diseases, and vaccination strategies. The latest concepts in calf rearing will be presented. An on-farm session will make available live calves to help students learn […]
Trimming and Treating the Lame Cow – Complete Herdsman Training Program Day 6
Greenbelt Veterinary Services 8451 Harvard Place, Chilliwack, BC, CanadaWe have expanded our Trimming and Treating the Lame Cow course! Doug Johnstone from AR-PE Hooftrimming will be joining Dr. Christina Lyn in providing practical hoof care information and hands-on trimming instruction. Common foot and hoof conditions will be discussed in the classroom session, including diagnosis, treatment, and preventative strategies. Trimming techniques (including power tools) on […]
Dairy Reproduction and Cow Comfort – Complete Herdsman Training Program Day 7
Greenbelt Veterinary Services 8451 Harvard Place, Chilliwack, BC, CanadaDr. John Dick will cover practical tips on assessing reproduction, and how to monitor and improve pregnancy rates. Timed insemination protocols will also be discussed, along with the most recent science behind getting the most success from your reproductive program. In addition, factors affecting the comfort of your cows and how cow comfort can affect reproduction, […]
Fall Dairy Producer Meeting
Coast Chilliwack Hotel 45920 First Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, CanadaWe have a date, and are in the process of confirming our speakers. Check back for more details in the coming months!