Optimize Your Replacement Resources
FREE WEBINAR
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Behind feed costs, replacement heifers are typically the second largest expenditure for U.S. dairy farms. Common practice is to look at health incidence, average daily gain and genetics as the ‘go to’ barometers for future economic viability. Yet, research and new best practices say we’re missing something.
Join Diamond V Veterinarian and Ruminant Technical Specialist, Dr. Todd Birkle, to gain insights into replacement heifer strategies. Dr. Birkle will share research and recommendations for determining high-quality replacement heifers and creating an action plan for stronger herd success.
The webinar will cover:
- Life Stage Inventory Assessment
- Advanced Heifer Culling
- Breeding Strategies: Decrease Risk and Increase Reward
- Culling Criteria and Milk Production
Don’t miss this information session regarding new insights into better evaluating replacement heifer programs to increase future profitability on the dairy.
Speaker:
Todd Birkle, DVM
Ruminant Field Technical Specialist
As Ruminant Field Technical Specialist for Diamond V, Dr. Todd Birkle provides technical support to nutritionists, consultants, and producers, as well as research support for field studies. He also assists in the veterinary community, helping transfer knowledge on production analysis, risk assessment, and product expertise.
Dr. Birkle grew up in southeastern Minnesota, earning his BS from Winona State University, and his DVM from the University of Minnesota. After completing his studies in 2001 he joined the dairy industry, spending several years working in various health and nutrition roles. Prior to joining Diamond V, he spent the past ten years as a dairy production specialist/strategic account manager for Zoetis.
He is a member of the National Association of Bovine Practitioners and brings over 15 years of dairy expertise to the position. He is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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