How to keep your cows cool

next summer

University of Wisconsin-Extension is hosting two 'Beat the Heat in December!' workshops next month.

Speakers and topics include: Dr. David Kammel, UW-Madison/UW-Extension agricultural engineer, will talk about building design and heat abatement options for dairy facilities; Dr. David Ohman, technical service specialist from Diamond V, will share information on rations and feeding strategies that can minimize the impact hot weather can have on dairy cows; A presentation by Eastern Wisconsin DHI about evaluating dairy farm records and some of the tools they have that can be used to assess the impact heat has on the herd; Bethany Reinholtz, Wisconsin Focus on Energy, will cover energy conservation and programs available through Focus on Energy; and Jim Stojke, project designer from Keller, Inc., will share some examples of heat abatement systems they have put into facilities they have built the last few years.

Cost of this program is $25, which includes lunch and materials. Morning and afternoon refreshments will be sponsored by Keller, Inc.

This meeting will be held from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in two locations. Both meetings will include the same presentations, so make plans to attend the location most convenient: Tuesday, Dec. 6 in Green Bay at Rock Garden Supper Club and Wednesday, Dec. 7 in Kiel at Millhome Supper Club.

To register for the Green Bay location, call the Oconto UW-Extension office at 920-834-6845. To register for the Kiel location, call the Sheboygan UW-Extension Office at 920-459-5902.