The Dairy Nutrition Shortcourse and the Advanced Dairy Nutrition and Management Shortcourse are conducted in opposite years as a collaboration between Cornell University and Miner Institute with additional invited course faculty from other universities.
2021 Course
Due to continued restrictions on in-person events related to the pandemic, this year's Dairy Nutrition Shortcourse will be hosted as a 6-week online course.
Presented as a partnership of Cornell University and Miner Institute, this course will cover basic principles of dairy cattle nutrition and their application within dairy herd management. It has been taught in-person every other year at Miner Institute since 1997 and fills to capacity every time. In 2021, we are offering this course for the first time in an online, virtual format with weekly opportunities for live interaction with the speakers for the week.
Who Should Participate?
This course is designed primarily for beginning nutritionists and allied industry professionals seeking a more comprehensive foundation or a refresher in the principles of dairy cattle nutrition and their application in the field. Participants who have enjoyed this course in-person at Miner Institute in the past include recently hired nutritionists for feed companies and consulting groups, sales and technical services representatives for vendor companies in the feed and animal health industries, extension professionals, graduate students, veterinarians, and veterinary students. Speakers from Cornell University and Miner Institute all have extensive experience working in their topic areas and engaging with dairy industry professionals.
Topics
- Forage Production and Silage Management
- Carbohydrates, Protein and Amino Acids, and Fat and Fatty Acids
- Calf and Heifer Nutrition
- Environmental Aspects of Dairy Nutrition
- Nutrition and Milk Components
- Transition Cow Nutrition and Management
Format
This is a six-week course offered online through Moodle, an online interface that organizes course content by week and can be accessed whenever is convenient to the participant. Each week consists of pre-recorded video lectures to view online and additional supplemental electronic materials that may be downloaded. A weekly live webinar with speakers provides an opportunity to ask questions and have further discussion on that week’s topics. There are no additional required assignments or exams.
To get the most out of the experience, you should expect to spend approximately 3 hours per week engaging in this course. Content should be accessed weekly to avoid falling behind in topics and discussions.
Previous Course Proceedings
Proceedings from select Dairy Nutrition Shortcourses are available for purchase. If you have questions during ordering, please contact us at dmconf [at] cornell.edu or (607) 255-4478.
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For event specific questions, contact:
Heather Darrow, Conference Coordinator
Phone: (607) 255-4478
Email: hh96 [at] cornell.edu (subject: Advanced%20Dairy%20Nutrition%20Shortcourse)
Accessibility
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If accommodations are needed to participate or fully access content, please contact Heather Darrow at hh96 [at] cornell.edu.