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From Bovine Genomics to Global Economics:

A Deep Dive into the Dairy Industry

Dive deeper into how global trends and cutting-edge science are reshaping the industry you're passionate about.

Understanding the dairy industry requires a comprehensive look at its scientific, economic, and social facets. Discover how global trends influence milk production across various nations. 

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INTRODUCING ONLINE COURSE

Dairy Production and Management

With the world's first MOOOOO-C, you will gain a broad and comprehensive understanding of all aspects of dairy management such as genetics, nutrition, reproduction, animal health, farm economics, and sustainability of dairy production systems. There's something here for everyone whether you are just looking for the basics or have years of experience in the dairy industry.

Practical Implications

  • Optimization of feed crop cultivation.

  • Enhancing milk quality and animal productivity.

  • Implementing effective reproductive and nutritional strategies.

  • Improving the economic efficiency of farms.

  • Managing the environmental impact of dairy production.

Intended Audience 

  • Dairy farm owners seeking to optimize their production

  • Agronomists and animal nutrition experts aiming to broaden their knowledge.

  • Agricultural students as an additional knowledge source.

  • Consultants and specialists in dairy cattle.

  • Policy and Regulatory Personnel. 

COURSE STRUCTURE

Each week consists of four to nine video lectures, additional reading materials, and a multiple-choice questions quiz.

MODULE 1

Orientation and Dairy Genetics

Explore dairy genetics and master the nuances of cattle selection.

  • Breed Variations: Understand different dairy cattle breeds and their performance nuances.
  • Traits & Selection: Uncover the traits for genetic selection and the significance of selection indexes.
  • Past to Present: Track the genetic transformation of dairy cattle over decades.
  • Technological Advances: Discover the impact of artificial insemination and genomic testing.
MODULE 2

Forage Production and Pasture Management

Unravel the significance of forages in dairy systems, from growth to nutrition.

  • Forage Production Foundations: Grasp the essentials of forage establishment, production, and harvesting.
  • Perennial vs. Annual Forages: Distinguish between perennial crops and commonly-used annual forages.
  • Grazing & Pasture Evolution: Understand the evolution, challenges, and best practices in grazing systems.
  • Nutrition Insights: Zoom in on the nutrient content of pastures and lactating cow needs.
MODULE 3

Feeds, Hay and Silage Making, and Feeds Processing 

Navigate the comprehensive world of dairy feeds, from production to processing.

  • Concentrate Feeds Role: Unpack the significance of concentrate feeds in dairy rations.
  • Quality Production: Learn factors for producing top-tier hay and silage.
  • Forage Processing Techniques: Decode methods to boost forage nutritive value.
  • Analysis Mastery: Understand and interpret forage analysis reports.
MODULE 4

Nutrition Basics, Requirements, and Feeding of Lactating Cow

Unfold the complex principles of dairy cow nutrition, ensuring milk production throughout the lactation cycle.

  • Ruminant Anatomy & Microbes: Understand the unique digestive system of dairy cows and the role of rumen microbes.
  • Nutrient Metabolism: Dive into the metabolism of essential nutrients and their significance in a dairy diet.
  • Life Cycle & Lactation: Discover the dairy cow’s life cycle, lactation patterns, and nutritional strategies for various lactation stages.
MODULE 5

Calf and Heifer Nutrition & Feeding of Dry Cows

Dive into the intertwined worlds of calf health and nutrition, ensuring optimum growth and productivity.

  • Digestive System Development: Explore the calf's digestive milestones and colostrum's pivotal role in immunity.
  • Growth Phases & Facilities: Understand the key growth stages and the role of good facilities in raising a healthy calf.
  • Transitioning to Lactation: Learn the art of managing and feeding the dry cow for a smooth transition into lactation.
  • Diet & Nutrition Strategies: Focus on balanced diets, cow comfort, and nutritional adjustments before and after calving. 
MODULE 6

Dairy Reproduction 

Delve into the crucial aspects of reproduction on dairy farms.

  • Reproductive Basics: Delve into male and female reproductive systems and the hormonal control of the estrous cycle.
  • Estrus & Conception: Learn estrus detection, timing ovulation, and addressing conception challenges.
  • Pregnancy Insights: Understand the importance of timely pregnancy detection, its effects on rates, and improvement strategies.
MODULE 7

Animal Health and Milk Quality  

Explore key elements of dairy cow and calf health, emphasizing disease prevention, detection, and treatment for optimal milk quality.

  • Disease Prevention: Grasp biosecurity, health programs, and evolving preventive methods.
  • Disease Recognition: Prioritize early detection in calving and lactating cows to ensure health.
  • Disease Treatment & Prevention: Address antibiotic use, regional regulations, and the role of vaccinations.
  • Nutrition & Disease Risk: Highlight nutrition's role in health, tying it to prior modules to stress its significance.
MODULE 8

Farm Economics and Environment 

Delve into the intricate balance between dairy farm management, economics, and their environmental implications, focusing on global impacts and sustainable practices.

  • Farm Management: Delve into dairy farm economics, from crops to cows, and the key drivers of productivity and profitability.
  • Global Market Insights: Explore the intricacies of global dairy markets, including price dynamics and seasonal supply shifts.
  • Sustainable Dairy: Address dairy's environmental footprint, focusing on strategies to mitigate emissions and other environmental impacts.

LEARN FROM EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS

You will learn about the dairy enterprise from internationally recognized dairy science professors who have delivered highly regarded dairy education programs within the United States and internationally.

The 'Dairy Production and Management' course is presented by The Pennsylvania State University, a prestigious Research-I institution founded in 1855. As Pennsylvania's sole land-grant university, Penn State is renowned for blending academic rigor with a vibrant campus life. Not just catering to the needs of the Commonwealth's citizens, the university actively fosters collaborations with industrial, educational, and agricultural partners, both domestically and internationally, striving to produce, share, and apply valuable societal knowledge. This course showcases the expertise of internationally recognized dairy science professors who have earned accolades for their educational contributions both within the United States and abroad. 

"This was very nice good informative course such as for me and i learned many information from this and i hope or i wish to work and study in there to learn new more things it was very great full"

- Muhammad S, August 2023

"No. #1 course on Dairy and Farm Management course on the internet. You can learn lot of things related to dairy industry. Very valuble course and Highly Recommended !!!"

- Vidura D, June 2023

"I gained a lot of knowledge from this course, the teachers really explained each and every aspect very clearly and in detail. The notes provided helped me very much to score good."

- Vani S, April 2023

Course

990 €

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Dairy Production and Management

 

Learning format

The courses are offered in a flexible, online environment and conclude with a certificate of completion that speaks to your competencies in a contemporary and evolving marketplace.

The total volume of training: 71 hours (95 academic hours) of independent work (including work on homework).

Payment by invoice

Kindly provide your billing information in the comment field during registration. An invoice will be issued within 3 business days after registration for the training.

Before registering for the training, we kindly ask you to familiarize yourself with the curriculum of and terms of the training organization.

Ettevõtluskeskus OÜ is an authorized partner of Eesti Töötukassa, the Unemployment Office.

By registering for the course, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of use regarding the personal data provided to the Entrepreneurship Center (Ettevõtluskeskus OÜ).

Don't miss out on this chance to engage with leading dairy science professionals, explore real-world challenges, and uncover solutions that can lead to a more sustainable and productive future for dairy farming.

Enroll today and pave your path to dairy excellence!