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Green County Justice Center, Multipurpose Room 2841 6th Street, Monroe, WI

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An EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title V1, IX, and ADA requirements. If you need an accommodation for a disability to fully participate in this program/activity,

please contact the Green County Extension Office at 608-328-9440, or 711 for TTY users, as early as possible.

10:45 - 11:00 AM Registration and Welcome

11:00 - Noon “Strategies On Your Feed Situation” The 2019 growing season has presented challenges for Midwest dairy farmers. The presentation will discuss feed inventory status, alternative choices if feed resources are limiting on your farm, and decisions to make in January.

Dr. Mike Hutjens, Dairy Science, University of Illinois

Noon - 12:45 Catered Lunch

12:45 - 1:45 “Barriers to High Fertility in Lactating Dairy Cows ” Dr. Fricke will discuss fertility programs for lactating dairy cows as well as other factors that can affect fertility including BCS change during the periparturient period, mastitis, and heat stress.

Dr. Paul Fricke, Dairy Reproduction Specialist, UW-Madison

1:45 - 2:45 “Feed Additives for 2020” Mycotoxin binders may be needed on dairy farms due to the 2019 growing season. Guidelines on the types of products, levels in feed being fed, and signs of risks will be discussed. Other feed additives will be updated based on expected results, research data, and on-farm responses. Bring your questions and concerns.

Dr. Mike Hutjens, Dairy Science, University of Illinois

2:45 - 3:00 Questions

3:00 PM Adjourn

Argall Dairy Systems, Inc.

Argyle Veterinary Service, SC

Badger State Ethanol

Bank of Brodhead

Bank of New Glarus & Sugar River Branches

Brodhead Veterinary Medical Center LLC

Colony Brands Inc.

Compeer Financial

Eastland Feed & Grain Inc.

First National Bank—Keith McCormick

Grande Cheese Company

Green County DHIA

Greg’s Feed & Seed, Inc

I. B. A.—Fahrney Inc.

Mark Seed

Mid-west Dairymen’s Company

Monroe Veterinary Service

Premier Cooperative

State Bank of Cross Plains

Town Bank

Tri County Dairy Supply, Inc.

Vita Plus-Lake Mills

Woodstock Progressive Milk Producers

Zweifel Construction Company Inc.

Program Speakers

Green County Extension Office, 2841 6th Street, Monroe,

WI 53566 Phone: 608-328-9440 Fax: 608-328-9519

Email: jackie.mccarville@wisc.edu

3 0 t h A n n u a l Green County

Area Dairy Management

Seminar

Sponsored by: Green County Milk Quality Council Extension Division of WI-Madison

Green County 608-328-9440

High Quality Milk For A Profitable Future

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Green County Justice Center, Multipurpose Rooms

2841 6th Street Monroe, WI 53566

2020 Program Supporters

Dr. Mike Hutjens was raised on a 70 cow dairy farm near Green Bay, Wisconsin. He earned his B.S., M.S. and doctorate degree at the University of Wisconsin Madison. From 1971 to 1979,Dr. Hutjens was the Extension Dairy Specialist at the University of Minnesota. Since 1979, Mike has been a member of the University of Illinois Dairy and Animal Sciences Departments as the Extension Dairy Specialist, retiring in 2010. He speaks at numerous meetings throughout the U.S. and has presented in 17 different countries. Hutjens writes feed columns for Hoard's Dairyman, Dairy Today, Wisconsin Agri-View, and Dairy Herd Management. Mike has garnered numerous dairy industry honors including being named the Industry Person of the Year by World Dairy Expo, the ADSA Award of Honor, and the National DHI Service Award in 2013.

Dr. Paul Fricke grew up on a crop and dairy farm in Nebraska. He currently serves as the UW-Extension Specialist for Dairy Reproduction. Paul received his B.S. degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and his M.S. and a Ph.D. degrees in Reproductive Physiology at North Dakota State. Dr. Fricke’s research focuses on improving the reproductive efficiency of dairy cattle. He has presented at conferences in 34 states, 6 Canadian provinces, and 23 countries. Dr. Fricke has received the Midwest Section ADSA Outstanding Young Extension Specialist Award, the UW-Madison College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Pound Extension Award, the ADSA DeLaval Dairy Extension Award honoring the top dairy specialist in the United States, and the Wisconsin Association of County Agriculture Agents Second Mile Award in recognition of work with county agents in Wisconsin.