The University of Wisconsin Division of Extension is offering a Save A Calf, Save A Cow workshop series for dairy and beef producers, and dairy workers (in Spanish).
This workshop provides information and techniques to boost your confidence in preparing the cow for calving, obstetric techniques and newborn calf care. From transition cow diets and body condition to recognizing key signs of labor and handling difficult deliveries with precision, this program equips you with practical strategies to support both cow and calf health.
Whether you’re seasoned or new to livestock care, you’ll gain hands-on expertise to approach calving with assurance, improve outcomes, and enhance the well-being of your herd.
Step 1: Register
Registrations are due November 1, 2025 for the English sessions and October 6th for Spanish.
Register online at https://go.wisc.edu/6605sn. Don’t wait to register, participation is limited to the first 20 paid participants per in-person session.
Step 2: Attend a virtual (Zoom) class
Dates and Time options:
- November 5th, 6:30-7:30pm; or
- November 6th, 11am-12pm (English and Spanish)
Participants will learn:
- Getting newborns off to a good start: neonatal calf care and colostrum management
- Cow nutrition and management: pre-calving and post-calving health and reproductive success
- Breakout Session into either beef or dairy
Step 3: Attend an in-person workshop
Dates and Time options:
- November 12th, 11am-12:30pm (English and Spanish) in Gays Mills, WI; or
- November 12th, 6-7:30pm in Gays Mills, WI; or
- November 13th, 11am-12:30pm (English and Spanish) in Darlington, WI; or
- November 13th, 6-7:30pm in Darlington, WI
Participants will learn and practice:
- Stages of labor and signs to watch for and when to call for help
- Calving equipment options and function, sanitation and cleaning
- Worker Safety: cow & calf handling, needles, PPE and biosecurity
More information
Registrations are due November 1 for the English sessions and October 6th for Spanish.
Register online at https://go.wisc.edu/6605sn ↗️. Don’t wait to register, participation is limited to the first 20 paid participants per in-person session.
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