I-29 MooU Crossbreeding for Improved Health and Profitability on Dairy Farms webinar

The I-29 Moo University 2024 Dairy Webinar Series continues Thursday, May 9 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CDT. The webinar will feature a discussion on crossbreeding systems to improve profitability of dairy farms.

Dr. Brad Heins, Professor of Dairy Management at the University of Minnesota’s West Central Research Center, will lead the discussion about 3-breed rotational crossbreeding systems to improve profitability of dairy farms focusing on production, feed intake, health treatments, and profitability of 3-breed crossbreds compared to Holsteins for commercial dairy production.

Heins conducts his research at the University of Minnesota’s West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris, Minn. The Center has a 130-head herd in a certified organic system, and a 160-head herd in a conventional grazing system. His research and extension program focuses on best management practices for dairy production, crossbreeding of dairy cattle, group rearing of calves, and renewable energy for dairy production systems. Heins serves on the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture Board of Directors.

There is no fee to participate in the webinar; however, registration is required at least one hour before the webinar. Register online at: https://go.iastate.edu/CROSSBREEDING.

For more information, contact: in Iowa, Fred M. Hall, 712-737-4230; in Minnesota, Jim Salfer, 320-203-6093; or in South Dakota, Patricia Villamediana, 605-688-4116.