Free Practical Mastitis Control Workshops Coming to Platteville and Curtiss

Dairy producers and farm employees are invited to attend the Practical Mastitis Control Workshop, a free educational program offered this November in Platteville and Curtiss, Wisconsin. The workshop will provide research-based strategies to improve milk quality, reduce mastitis risk, and enhance milking performance. 

Designed for dairy farm owners, managers, supervisors, and employees, the workshop combines current research, proven management practices, and real-world farm scenarios. Participants will leave with tools and ideas they can implement immediately to improve udder health, milking efficiency, and farm profitability. 

What Participants Will Learn 

• Animal handling and milk let-down practices that support successful milking 
• Key drivers of milk quality, including cow, environmental, and milking management factors 
• How to identify and reduce mastitis risk factors 
• Practical decision-making through videos, case studies, and interactive activities 

Workshop sessions will be offered in both English and Spanish, providing dairy teams with flexible training options and opportunities to connect with dairy professionals and fellow producers. 

Workshop Schedule 

Monday, November 2, in Platteville, WI

UW Pioneer Farm, 29200 College Farm Road

• English Session: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
• Lunch: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
• Spanish Session: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Tuesday, November 3, in Curtiss, WI

Abbyland Travel Center, 219 Plaza Drive

• English Session: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
• Lunch: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
• Spanish Session: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Speakers

• Carolina Pinzón, M.S., Dairy Outreach Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension 
• Gustavo Schuenemann, DVM, MS, PhD, Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University 
• Pablo De Caso, B.S., Master’s Student, University of Wisconsin-Madison 

Registration

The workshop is free to attend, but registration is required. Registered participants are welcome to enjoy a complimentary lunch. Registration helps organizers plan meals, seating, and workshop materials.

Register online at go.wisc.edu/mastcontworkshop or contact Carolina Pinzón at carolina.pinzon@wisc.edu or 608-890-2961. 

Reserve your spot today.