MONROE — The Green County Milk Quality Council, in cooperation with Extension Green County, will sponsor its 30th annual Green County Dairy Management Seminar Wednesday, Jan. 29.

The seminar will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be held at the Green County Justice Center, Multi-Purpose Rooms, 2841 6th St., Monroe.

Dr. Mike Hutjens, professor emeritus in Dairy Science from the University of Illinois, will discuss the 2019 growing season challenges for Midwest dairy farmers at the event. The presentation will discuss feed inventory status, alternative choices if feed resources are limited and decisions to make in January. Additional discussion about Mycotoxin Binders will give guidelines on the types of products, levels in feed and signs of risks. 

Dr. Paul Fricke, Reproduction Specialist from the University of Wisconsin Dairy Science Department, will discuss “Barriers to High Fertility in Lactating Dairy Cows.” His presentation will include other factors that can affect fertility including BCS change during the periparturient period, mastitis and heat stress.

Due to sponsorships by many local businesses, the advance registration fee is low and includes lunch. Registrations are due to the Extension Green County Office by Jan. 22. An additional late fee will be charged for registrations received after this date. Enrollment is limited to the first 60 people who register. 

Registration brochures are available at many Green County area dairy supply and service businesses. More information can be obtained via the internet at green.extension.wisc.edu or by contacting Jackie McCarville, Extension Green County agriculture agent, at 608-328-9440 or jackie.mccarville@wisc.edu.