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!

The webinars are free, Register Here.

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Badger Dairy Insight happens on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 11am to 12pm CST.

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Upcoming Webinars

August 2026

Setting Transition Cows Up For Success

TOPIC: Herd Health & Welfare (Transition Cows)

The transition period is one of the most challenging times for dairy cows, in which they experience several physiological and behavioral stressors. These challenges can be detrimental to cows’ success on the dairy and their welfare. In this webinar, Dr. Creutzinger will discuss current transition cow management in the Midwest and opportunities to reduce stress during this period.

Kate Creutzinger ↗️
Assistant Professor, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
University of Vermont

"Real Farm Experiences with Technology in Dairy Production: A Panel Discussion" — Badger Dairy Insight, UW-Madison Extension.

September 2026

Real Farm Experiences with Technology in Dairy Production: Panel Discussion

TOPIC: Emerging Technologies

Explore how Wisconsin dairy farmers are using a variety of technologies to improve farm efficiency, support cow health, and address everyday management challenges. During this webinar, producers will share their experiences selecting, implementing, and managing new technologies, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned along the way. Join us for practical, farmer-to-farmer insights that can help dairy producers and industry professionals better understand technology adoption on today’s farms.

Marie E. Elwing ↗️
Wall-Stone Holsteins

Patty Dolph
Dolph Dairy LLC

Anne Amber Leiterman-Horn
Hornstead Dairy

October 2026

Milk Components for Cheese Success

TOPIC: Nutrition

Join dairy chemist, John Lucey, as he explores why the ideal butterfat-to-protein ratio is critical for cheesemaking efficiency and product quality. He will also discuss how variations in milk fatty acid profiles influence dairy product characteristics and processing performance. In addition, Manuel Peña and Katelyn Goldsmith will break down the science behind feeding dairy cows for optimal milk protein production, sharing practical nutrition and herd management strategies, including balancing rumen degradable and undegradable protein (RDP and RUP) and monitoring milk urea nitrogen (MUN), to help producers maximize protein yield and milk value.

Katelyn Goldsmith
University of Wisconsin–Madison, Division of Extension

John Lucey ↗️
Center for Dairy Research, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Manuel Peña
University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension

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.

Emerging Technologies

Herd Health and Welfare

Nutrition

Reproduction