The FirstStep to Managing Lameness in Dairy Cattle
Dr. Nigel Cook and Zinpro collaboratively developed a program for dairymen to effectively evaluate many aspects of their business, including lameness. See how this valuable tool can help you as a trimmer.
Speaker: Dr. Dana Tomlinson
Immunity: Why some herds are more prone to infectious claw diseases.
Do you notice how some of your herds’ continually show claw disease whereas other herds’ improve rapidly? So many factors but see how immunity may be affecting how those herds heal.
Speaker: Dr. Dana Tomlinson
Flooring and Biomechanics: What are the effects on lameness?
This presentation will discuss how cows interact with flooring both standing and walking and how this affects lameness. The presentation will focus largely on research conducted by Rik van der Tol (The Netherlands) and Karl Nuss ( Switzerland).
Speaker: Dr. Steven Berry
Digital Dermatitis: Where are we now? Based on Case Study
This presentation will review what we know about digital dermatitis and discuss related hygiene issues. Data from 3 1500 cow dairies will be presented to illustrate excellent digital dermatitis control vs mediocre digital dermatitis control.
Speaker: Dr. Steven Berry
Lameness Research from Around the World:
Didn’t make it to Finland in June? Listen to recaps of the presentations from the International Symposium on Ruminant Lameness, Finland. The theme of the symposium: Motion – eMotion, covering various aspects of biomechanics and motion.
Speaker: Dr. Chuck Guard
Record Keeping in the 21 st Century
A record keeping system using a handheld device (PDA) is soon to hit the market. A representative from the company is working with a few trimmers to enhance the system. Learn more about this program, or discuss your needs for such software. Want to merge your record keeping system with technology? Listen to two trimmers who use technology on a daily basis, have tried handheld device programs, and are searching for ways to continually improve efficiency.
Speakers: Allen Schlabach, Gary Buchholz, and software company representative.
Evaluating Gait - What Works? How Do We Know?
We understand locomotion scoring, but the University of British Columbia researchers takes it a step further. Listen as they discuss new ideas and new concepts in evaluating gait.
Speakers: Dr. Dan Weary, Univ. of BC Team
Building Better Barns - Cow Comfort and Links to Lameness
Cow comfort… animal welfare – buzz words of the year. University of British Columbia researchers have been instrumental in this facet of lameness.
Speakers: Dr. Dan Weary, Univ. of BC Team
New Frontiers in Lameness - Using Technology to Detect Lame Cows
Lameness in the 21 st Century – learn about the latest technology available to trimmers and dairymen.
Speakers: Dr. Dan Weary, Univ. of BC Team
Risk Factors for Lameness: A Team Approach
Identify the “weakest link” in diagnosing and preventing lameness. Incorporate communication with management, nutritionist, and the veterinarian.
Speakers: Elbert Koster and Pieter Kloosterman
30 Tips in 30 Minutes
This presentation was such a success in Tampa, we decided to bring it back! Need a new method for setting up? Looking for a way to make cleanup faster? How about how a one dollar tool from the hardware store can help you be more efficient? Join this fast paced discussion and see what your peers have to say.
How I Trim Lame Feet and Other War Stories
Dr. Woodworth discusses various maladies of the feet, his method of correction, and theories as to the causes of each particular problem. He’ll emphasize how correct hoof trimming techniques will prevent these maladies.
Speaker: Dr. John Woodworth
Using Conformational Anatomy to Identify Functionality in Dairy Cows
Conformation in dairy cows is often looked upon as only being significant for breeders involved in exhibiting cattle at shows. This presentation reviews the functional significance of many of the conformation traits evaluated in the Canadian Classification System and demonstrates the value of good conformation in both purebred and commercial dairy cattle. The presentation will have an emphasis on conformation traits involving the feet and legs.
Speaker: Dr. Gordon Atkins
Life in the Pit When You Get Milk and Manure
Wondering about the light at the end of the tunnel? Laugh with Jerry as he discusses his experiences.
Speaker: Jerry Gaffner
Business 201: Balancing Growth and Resources – To Grow or Not To Grow?
Every trimmer faces it: Trim a set number of cows per year and work solo, OR should you take the step to employ others and grow your business? Two fellow trimmers discuss their experiences as they deliberated over the same issues.
Speakers:
Doug Johnstone, Jeff Heeg, Panel
Business 202: Trimmer to Boss – Training and Keeping Quality Employees
Successful growth relies on quality employees. How do you efficiently train them? What can you incorporate to maintain good employees over the long-term? Prevent employee turnover with ideas from fellow trimmers who have done just that.
Doug Johnstone, Jeff Heeg, Panel
Reports from the Trenches
Did you face a challenging lameness issue? Bring your photos to share. Fellow trimmers will present photos of routine and difficult trims as they discuss procedures taken to correct each problem. Feel free to email or call the office in advance if will be contributing.
Trimmers and group discussions
Communicating with Clients: How do I Connect with each Personality Type?
Are you a Type A or a Type D personality? If you are a type D, how do you work with clients who may be a Type A? Jerry helps you profile your personality strengths and weaknesses and teaches you to profile that of your client in order to develop stronger business relationships. Take the pre-test at www.hooftrimmers.org/conference and bring your results to this workshop.
Speaker: Jerry Gaffner
Communicating with Clients: Connecting through Generational Diversity
Are you a “Baby Boomer” having a difficult time with the new 25 year old owner of the dairy? Are you a “Generation X” or maybe a “Millennial” trimmer trying to make the “Boomer” owner trust your judgment? Learn more about communicating effectively with your client from a different generation.
Speaker Jerry Gaffner
