AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by Dr. Phillip Jardon, extension veterinarian at Iowa State University and a member of the AABP Nutrition Committee. The goal of our podcast today is to discuss the upcoming Dairy Transition Cow Nutrition and Management Seminar. The seminar will be held in Ashland, Ohio, on April 25-26, 2025. This seminar is approved for 15 hours of continuing education in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. The fee for the seminar is $450 and a local hotel block has been secured for just $129 per night which includes breakfast. Attendees are also provided lunch on both days of the seminar. AABP is offering these seminars outside of the annual and recent graduate conference to expand our CE opportunities for members at a lower cost and less time away from practice. 

Veterinarians are uniquely positioned to provide consultations for the transition cow program for their dairy clients. This can include everything from balancing the rations to trouble shooting when problems occur. Starting fresh cows off right is important to prevent disease, but also important for production and reproductive success. Jardon explains that there are many areas to explore in the transition pen through observation that does not involve balancing the ration. This seminar will include a consultation at a local dairy to teach these skills to attendees so they can go home and immediately incorporate these consulting skills into their practice or improve their current level of understanding.

Faculty includes Jardon and Drs. Jonathon Townsend, Jesse Goff and Jim Drackley. Jardon discusses the topics from each faculty member. Goff will provide presentations on macro and micro mineral nutrition and vitamin nutrition impacts on immunity, and DCAD discussions. Drackley will present on grouping strategies and transition cow ration strategies for balancing energy, fiber and protein levels to ensure success of the transition cow program and fresh cow health and productivity. 

This seminar is limited to 25 attendees, and you must be an AABP member to attend. To find out more information and to register, visit this page. Find all AABP CE opportunities under the “Continuing Education” menu of the AABP website. All upcoming non-conference seminars are on this page.