Badger Dairy Insight
Badger Dairy Insight is a webinar series to provide the latest research-based dairy information to improve animal welfare, breeding and genetic selection, automation and modernization, and nutritional decisions for producers, dairy workers and managers, ag professionals, and educators.
Join the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Dairy Program for the Badger Dairy Insight webinars! These happen on the third Tuesday of each month from 11am-12pm (central).
Our webinars happen every month. You’ll hear from local Dairy Program Educators and UW Specialists about the latest dairy topics. It’s a great chance to learn and ask questions!
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Badger Dairy Insight happens on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 11am to 12pm CST.
Upcoming Webinars
December 16, 2025
Dairy Right Way. Right Time.
TOPIC: Herd Health and Welfare
Dr. Herman will present on Right Way. Right Time.: A Guide to Cull Dairy Cattle Management, which provides practical, research-based guidance to help dairy producers make timely, responsible decisions about cows leaving the herd. The guide emphasizes maintaining cow health throughout her lifetime, identifying when an animal is no longer fit for the milking herd, and ensuring she is fit for transport before leaving the farm. It outlines best practices for evaluating mobility, body condition, injuries, disease, and overall welfare, as well as proper handling, loading, and marketing. The focus is on safeguarding animal well-being, meeting legal and industry requirements, and protecting the economic value of market dairy cattle.
Following Dr. Herman’s presentation, we’ll be joined by Jake Jacobs, Market Manager at Equity Livestock in Bonduel, WI. Together, they will discuss the progress seen in the dairy cull cow market, what needs improvement, and where the industry is headed.
Dr. Julia Herman (bio) ↗️
Beef Cattle Specialist Veterinarian
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Chris (Jake) Jacobs (bio) ↗️
Market Manager
Equity Livestock
November 18, 2025
Hay There! Let’s Talk Feed Centers and Inventory
TOPIC: Nutrition
Managing feed inventory and waste is a critical nutrition practice. Hear from dairy farmers Grant Grinstead, Jake Peissig and Ryan Shultz talk about how their farms built a feed center to reduce waste and save them money. The UW-Madison Extension Dairy Team will also give a walkthrough of a free tool you can use to calculate forages needs and track inventory.
Jackie McCarville (bio) ↗️
Regional Dairy Educator
University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension
Grant Grinstead
Director of Business Development and partner
Vir-Clar Farms
Ryan Schultz
Operations Manager
Pagel Family Businesses
Katelyn Goldsmith (bio) ↗️
Statewide Dairy Outreach Specialist
University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension
Jake Peissig
Owner
JTP Farms
Badger Dairy Insight: ARCHIVES
Discover our comprehensive collection of past webinars on dairy farming topics. Our archive covers essential areas such as emerging technologies, herd health and welfare, nutrition and reproduction. Each webinar is hosted by UW-Madison, Division of Extension educators and leading experts, providing valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your dairy farming operations.
