This episode's discussion centers around how to trouble shoot transition cow problems. Casey Havekes and Margaret Quaassdorff, CCE Regional Dairy Specialists lead the discussion.

CCE Dairy Specialists Casey Havekes and Margaret Quaassdorff discuss challenges during calving. Margaret describes the stages of normal calving, as well as when to intervene, and Casey discusses the impact a difficult calving may have on the newborn calf. Management strategies that can help the dam and the calf following a difficult calving are also discussed during this episode.

Dr. Julio Giordano, DVM, PhD, Faculty Cornell University describes how to identify problems that impact heifer reproductive performance.

In this episode we discuss how to trouble shoot disease and growth issues that impact post weaned heifers.

Presenters: Rob Lynch, DVM, Herd Health and Management Specialist, Cornell PRODAIRY program.

Dave Balbian, Regional Dairy Specialist, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Central New York.

CCE Dairy Specialists Betsy Hicks, Margaret Quaassdorff & Melanie Palmer focus on troubleshooting issues through weaning transition for calves in this episode. Factors to be discussed include housing & facilities as well as social & behavioral factors. Nutrition through the transition as well as management of the calves and facilities will also be focused on as areas to troubleshoot.

In this episode, CCE Regional Dairy Specialists Margaret Quaassdorff and Alycia Drwencke will continue to discuss trouble shooting herd health issues surrounding pre-weaned calf health. This episode will troubleshoot topics that include grouping, using automatic feeders, disbudding, and weaning.

In this episode, CCE Regional Dairy Specialists Alycia Drwencke and Margaret Quaassdorff discuss trouble shooting herd health issues surrounding pre-weaned calf health. This episode will troubleshoot topics that include scours, growth rate, respiratory disease, and facility management.

This podcast is a series about troubleshooting herd health issues on dairy farms. It features PRO-DAIRY and CCE Dairy Specialists who over the course of fifteen episodes will discuss specific areas to look at when experiencing issues in different life stages of the dairy cow. Episodes focus on preweaned calves, transition through weaning, heifer phase, calving pen issues, metabolic disorders of the transition cow, specific fresh cow issues, lactating cow issues from mastitis, issues with reproduction, production, feeding behavior and facilities, hoof health and lameness, and problems during the dry period. Some episodes feature guest speakers and case studies, and will be released starting November 30th. Look for a new episode each week on the PRO-DAIRY website (https://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/events/podcasts/)

Devon Shelmidine, Sheland Farms, Jefferson County, NY, Ron Kuck, Dairy Educator, CCE of Cayuga County and Joe Lawrence, Forage Management Specialist, Cornell PRODAIRY. Our presenters discuss the nitty gritty of getting corn silage into the bunk, packed and covered to maximize forage quality.

For more information: prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/events/podcasts/

Betsy Hicks, Regional Dairy Specialist SCNY Dairy Team, CCE. John Winchell, Territory Sales Representative, Alltech. Betsy and John discuss why and how to take corn silage samples at harvest and feed out, mycotoxin considerations, best practices for inoculant use and maximizing the fermentation process.

For more information: prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/events/podcasts/