13:40 - 14:20
Stockmanship: the basics of relating to and moving cows
Eftermiddagens program er primært rettet mod nyuddannede kvægdyrlæger, men alle er velkommen til at deltage.
Many dairy farmers, veterinarians and dairy farm staff are unconsciously capable: they are effective in handling cows but they do not know how they do this. Some are consciously or inconsciously incapable, and a lot are just confused. Luckily the underlying concepts and principles of low-stress and no-stress animal handling are better and better understood. Which enables people who work with cattle to learn and improve themselves, to better co-operate with each other during work with cattle, to better design and choose optimal constructions and tools, and to do cattle work safely, efficiently and with enjoyment.
Every veterinary practitioner knows that there are big differences between farms, regarding the docility of the cows and ease with which the animals can be handled. Research shows that cattle that is pleasant to handle has a positive impact on the attitude and joy of work of farm workers, and vice versa. Some two-third of the -many– accidents that happen on dairy farms, happen during work with animals. Scientific research also indicates that low stress levels of cows have substantial positive effects on production.
Many dairy farmers, veterinarians and dairy farm staff are unconsciously capable: they are effective in handling cows but they do not know how they do this. Some are consciously or inconsciously incapable, and a lot are just confused. Luckily the underlying concepts and principles of low-stress and no-stress animal handling are better and better understood. Which enables people who work with cattle to learn and improve themselves, to better co-operate with each other during work with cattle, to better design and choose optimal constructions and tools, and to do cattle work safely, efficiently and with enjoyment.
Jan Hulsen of CowSignals and Vetvice will present on the basics of creating docile and easy-to-work with cattle, the fundamentals of how to move cows, and how to easily get cows into the milk parlor. His presentation will also include facilities, barn design and handling as such. For instance Rule no. 1 for effective treatment: 1 person can set 1 cow ready for treatment in 1 minute, and then treat her right in 1 go.
14:30 - 15:10
Stockmanship: practical solutions and advices for dairy farmers
Eftermiddagens program er primært rettet mod nyuddannede kvægdyrlæger, men alle er velkommen til at deltage.
Many dairy farmers, veterinarians and dairy farm staff are unconsciously capable: they are effective in handling cows but they do not know how they do this. Some are consciously or inconsciously incapable, and a lot are just confused. Luckily the underlying concepts and principles of low-stress and no-stress animal handling are better and better understood. Which enables people who work with cattle to learn and improve themselves, to better co-operate with each other during work with cattle, to better design and choose optimal constructions and tools, and to do cattle work safely, efficiently and with enjoyment.
Every veterinary practitioner knows that there are big differences between farms, regarding the docility of the cows and ease with which the animals can be handled. Research shows that cattle that is pleasant to handle has a positive impact on the attitude and joy of work of farm workers, and vice versa. Some two-third of the -many– accidents that happen on dairy farms, happen during work with animals. Scientific research also indicates that low stress levels of cows have substantial positive effects on production.
Many dairy farmers, veterinarians and dairy farm staff are unconsciously capable: they are effective in handling cows but they do not know how they do this. Some are consciously or inconsciously incapable, and a lot are just confused. Luckily the underlying concepts and principles of low-stress and no-stress animal handling are better and better understood. Which enables people who work with cattle to learn and improve themselves, to better co-operate with each other during work with cattle, to better design and choose optimal constructions and tools, and to do cattle work safely, efficiently and with enjoyment.
Jan Hulsen of CowSignals and Vetvice will present on the basics of creating docile and easy-to-work with cattle, the fundamentals of how to move cows, and how to easily get cows into the milk parlor. His presentation will also include facilities, barn design and handling as such. For instance Rule no. 1 for effective treatment: 1 person can set 1 cow ready for treatment in 1 minute, and then treat her right in 1 go.
