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  •   Calf and Heifer Management

    
    

    module	Topic	Speaker(s)
    module 1	Intro	Kathy & Rob
    module 2	Calf Nutrition: Pre Weaning	Mike Van Amburgh
    module 3	Calf Nutrition: Post Weaning	Mike Van Amburgh
    module 4	Replacement Economics & Colostrum Management	Jason Karszes & Kim Morrill
    module 5	Inventory Management & Genetics	Margaret Quaassdorff & Heather Huson
    module 6	Calf Health	Rob Lynch
    module 7	Housing	Tim Terry

  • Course Agenda File
  • To ask questions related to course content or classroom functionality, use the Quickmail feature located in the upper right corner of the classroom dashboard to contact Rob or Kathy.
    

    • Questions related to classroom/Moodle functionality will be addressed promptly.
    • Please allow 3 days for questions needing input from course instructors.
      
  • News forum
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  Module 1: Intro [Barrett & Lynch]

  • Welcome & Introduction [5:08] URL
  • Classroom Dashboard Navigation [2:14] URL
  • How to take a Quiz [2:04] URL
  • How to use Quickmail to send questions to Course Organizers [2:22] URL
  • Module 1 Quiz
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  Module 2: Calf Nutrition Preweaning [Van Amburgh]

  • Van Amburgh Preweaning Nutrition, Part 1 [45:56] URL
  • Van Amburgh Preweaning Nutrition, Part 2 [32:21] URL
  • Module 2 Quiz
  • Module 2 Handouts Folder
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  Module 3: Calf Nutrition Postweaning [Van Amburgh]

  • Van Amburgh: Postweaning Nutrition, Part 1 [31:05] URL
  • Van Amburgh: Postweaning Nutrition, Part 2 [30:43] URL
  • Module 3 Quiz
  • Module 3 Handout Folder
  • MVA Heifer Requirement Tables [Optional] File
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  Module 4: Replacement Economics & Colostrum Management [Karszes & Morrell]

  • Colostrum Management Part 1, Dr. Kim Morrill [17:32] URL
  • Colostrum Management Part 2, Dr. Kim Morrill [16:59] URL
  • Dairy Replacement Economics Part 1, Jason Karszes [18:09] URL
  • Dairy Replacement Economics Part 2, Jason Karszes [21:45] URL
  • Module 4 Quiz
  • PRO-DAIRY: Dairy Replacements Evaluation Tools Folder

    This folder contains all the resources Jason mentioned at the end of his presentation.

  • • Module 4 Handouts
      • Colostrum Management K. Morrill.pdf
      • Karszes - Heifer Economics.pdf
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  Module 5: Inventory Management & Genetics [Quaassdorff & Huson]

  • Calf and Heifer Inventory Management Part 1, Margaret Quaassdorff [15:56] URL
  • Calf and Heifer Inventory Management Part 2, Margaret Quaassdorff [8:54] URL
  • Genetics Part 1, Dr. Heather Huson [20:43] URL
  • Genetics Part 2, Dr. Heather Huson [17:51] URL
  • Module 5 Quiz
  • Module 5 Handouts Folder
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  Module 6: Calf Health [Lynch]

  • Calf Health Part 1, Rob Lynch [28:31] URL
  • Calf Health Part 2, Rob Lynch [39:23] URL
  • Calf Health Part 3, Rob Lynch [25:46] URL
  • Module 6 Quiz
  • Module 6 Handout File
  • Calf Respiratory Scoring Chart - Individual Pens File

    Developed by Dr. Sheila McGuirk, University of Wisconsin - Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Calf Respiratory Scoring Chart - Group Pens File

    Developed by Dr. Sheila McGuirk, University of Wisconsin - Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine

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  Module 7: Housing [Terry]

  • Housing Considerations, Tim Terry [37:27] URL
  • Module 7 Quiz
  • Ventilation for Pre-Weaned Calves part 1 File
  • Handouts for Module 7 Housing Folder
  • Ventilation for Pre-Weaned Calves part 2 File
  • Guidance on Evaluating Calf Barns Relative to Ventilation Needs. File
  • Cornell PRODAIRY Dairy Facilities Website URL
  • Congratulations! You have successfully completed the Calf & Heifer Management On-Demand Course.

    The certificate below is to acknowledge your significant achievement. Not only did you have to take time to view all of the instructors' videos, we also tested your understanding of the material with weekly quizzes. Please complete the short survey included below. Honest feedback will be very helpful to us as we build our next on-demand course. Visit the PRO-DAIRY website periodically for news regarding future on-line courses.
    

    Congratulations again, we wish you much success applying your new knowledge in calf management!

    Sincerely,

    Rob & Kathy

    Not available unless:

    • The activity Module 2 Quiz is complete and passed
    • The activity Module 4 Quiz is complete and passed
    • The activity Module 3 Quiz is complete and passed
    • The activity Module 5 Quiz is complete and passed
    • The activity Module 6 Quiz is complete and passed
    • The activity Module 7 Quiz is complete and passed
  • Continuing Education Units Verification Form File

    If you would like to receive Cornell Continuing Education Units for this course please download and sign the attached form.  You can upload a picture or scan of the signed form.  You can also sign it electronically.   These are not Cornell University course credits. After you upload the signed from you will receive a CEU certificate in the mail.  

    Not available unless:

    • The activity Module 2 Quiz is complete and passed
    • The activity Module 3 Quiz is complete and passed
    • The activity Module 4 Quiz is complete and passed
    • The activity Module 5 Quiz is complete and passed
    • The activity Module 6 Quiz is complete and passed
    • The activity Module 7 Quiz is complete and passed
  • Calf & Heifer Management Online Course Evaluation URL

    Please complete this short course evaluation at the close of the class, regardless if you completed the courses or not. This is not required but greatly appreciated as it helps us improve future course offerings. 

    Thank you,

    Rob & Kathy

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  Resources

  • Cornell PRODAIRY Website URL

    

  • Using Esophageal Feeder [11:43] URL

    Dr. Sheila McGuirk demonstrates proper use of tube feeder. From the PDPW Calf Care Workshop, 2011. Video provided by Progressive Dairyman.

  • Proper Naval Disinfection [5:40] URL

    Dr. Sheila McGuirk demonstrates proper naval dipping. From the PDPW Calf Care Workshop, 2011. Video provided by Progressive Dairyman.

  • Dehorning Demonstration [10:04] URL

    Dr. Sheila McGuirk demonstrates dehorning using hot-iron. From the PDPW Calf Care Workshop, 2011. Video provided by Progressive Dairyman.

  • University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine Food Animal Production Medicine - Calves Website URL
  • Sam Leadley, Ph.D - Calf Facts Resources Library URL

    Dr. Sam Leadley created a tremendous calf management resource on the Attica Veterinary Associates Website. Sadly, Dr. Leadley passed away in March.

  • Dairy Calf & Heifer Association Website URL
  • PSU Customized Heifer Growth Chart URL
  • CDCB: New Genetic Evaluations for Health Traits FAQ File
  • Using the Digital Refractometer to Manage Calf Health File
  • Using the Optical Refractometer to Manage Calf Health File
  • Nutrient Recommendations for Dry and Lactating Holstein Cows File
  • Recommendations for the Control of Salmonella Dublin in Dairy Calf & Heifer Raising Operations [Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine AHDC] URL