ISU Hosts Dairy Goat Management Seminar 2025
Dairy Goat Management Seminar to Discuss Healthy Herds, Profitable Actions
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team will host its annual Dairy Goat Management Seminar at two locations in December. The focus of this year’s seminars is healthy herds and profitable practices for dairy goat producers.
The seminars are scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Historical Village Visitors Center in Kalona, located at 715 D Avenue. Additionally, there will be a seminar on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Sioux County Office in Orange City, which is located at 400 Central Avenue NW, Suite 700. A complimentary lunch will be provided thanks to sponsorship from Big Gain, Premier 1 Supplies and Saputo.
“Dairy goat production continues to be a vital part of Iowa’s agricultural landscape,” said Jenn Bentley, dairy field specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “We’re excited to offer producers a well-rounded educational program focused on herd health, mastitis management, parasite control, record keeping and financial sustainability, delivered by a lineup of experienced presenters committed to providing practical strategies for success.”
Topics and speakers include:
- “Parasite Patrol” by Carolyn Ihde, small ruminant specialist, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension
- “Understanding Udder Health and Managing Mastitis” by Jennifer Bentley, dairy field specialist, ISU Extension and Outreach
- “Dairy Goat Profit Analysis” by Larry Tranel, dairy field specialist, ISU Extension and Outreach
- “Dairy Goat Records” by Gail Carpenter, assistant professor and extension dairy specialist, ISU Extension and Outreach
- “Common Small Ruminant Emergencies” by Dr. Emily Dirr, DVM, ISU College of Veterinary Medicine
There is no cost to attend the program. However, registration is required by registering online or calling the seminar location by Dec. 1 at noon. For Orange City, call the ISU Extension and Outreach Sioux County Office at 712-737-4230. For Kalona, call the ISU Extension and Outreach Washington County Office at 319-653-4811. Questions can be emailed to dairygoatextension@iastate.
This project is supported by The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative’s Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) program grant no. 2024-68012-41749 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
