University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Moving Beyond Basics: Dairy Nutrition and Diet Formulation
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Moving Beyond Basics: Dairy Nutrition and Diet Formulation

Phil Cardoso, DVM, MS, PhD
James K. Drackley, Ph.D.

Instructors: Phil Cardoso, DVM, MS, PhD

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
14 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
14 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze feeding strategies to optimize dairy cow, calf, and heifer health and productivity.

  • Evaluate key nutritional markers and formulate balanced diets for dairy cattle.

  • Apply colostrum management and nutrient interactions to enhance cow and calf health.

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November 2024

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6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

In the course orientation, you will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course. Then dive into the second part of this module to explore the essential nutrients required in dairy rations. You will learn how to effectively feed these nutrients to dairy cows, ensuring their health and productivity. By the end of this week, you will be able to understand and apply the concepts of nutrient feeding in dairy cow management.

What's included

20 videos5 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

In this module, you will explore the nutritional needs of youngstock, focusing on the essential concepts of feeding calves and heifers. You will learn how to apply these principles to enhance their growth and overall performance.

What's included

11 videos2 readings1 assignment

In this module, you will explore the critical phase known as the transition period in dairy farming. You will gain insights into the nutritional needs of cows during this time, understand the challenges they face, and learn effective feeding strategies to ensure their health and productivity.

What's included

18 videos4 readings1 assignment

In this module, you will consolidate all the knowledge gained throughout the course to formulate a comprehensive diet. You will learn to identify key markers essential for creating a balanced and complete diet for dairy cattle. At the conclusion of this module, you will be ready to complete the final assessment for the course and earn your Coursera certificate!

What's included

25 videos8 readings2 assignments

Instructors

Phil Cardoso, DVM, MS, PhD
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2 Courses56 learners

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