UCVM Dairy Day
Saturday, November 22nd | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Spy Hill Campus, VLC 207
UCVM Dairy Day 2025
UCVM Dairy Day is a full-day event designed to bring together students, faculty and veterinarians for an engaging mix of education and networking.
Participants will hear from leading experts including Dr. Gordie Jones, Dr. Laura Hernandez and Dr. Ewen Ferguson. The program will also feature research summaries from UCVM graduate and post-doctoral students, interactive discussions, and opportunities to connect over coffee breaks and a buffet lunch.
With topics spanning practical herd management to cutting-edge research, UCVM Dairy Day is the perfect venue to learn, share, and advance dairy health and productivity.
Featured speakers and topics include :
- Dr. Gordie Jones - Cow Comfort and Nutrition
- Dr. Laura Hernandez - Dietary Strategies for Preventing Periparturient Dyscalcaemia
- Dr. Ewen Ferguson - Getting the most out of Dairy Data
- Research Summaries from UCVM Graduate and Post-Doc Students
Schedule*
* subject to change
| 8:30 AM | Registration |
| 9:00 AM | Dr. Gordie Jones – Cow Comfort |
| 10:00 AM | Research Summaries |
| 10:30 AM | Break |
| 11:00 AM | Dr. Laura Hernandez – Dietary Strategies for Preventing Periparturient Dyscalcaemia |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Dr. Gordie Jones – Dairy Nutrition |
| 2:00 PM | Research Summaries |
| 2:30 PM | Break |
| 3:00 PM | Dr. Ewen Ferguson – Getting the Most Out of Dairy Data |
| 4:30 PM | Adjourn |
Questions? Please contact Dr. Betty-Jo Bradley, Conference Chair at bettyjo.bradley@ucalgary.ca