Dairy & Livestock
Dairy & Livestock
Helping farmers, consumers, and allied industries to make informed decisions about beef cattle, poultry, sheep and goats, equine, swine, and meat science. And strengthening the competitiveness of the Wisconsin dairy industry through education and research.
The Division of Extension Dairy Program strengthens the competitiveness of the Wisconsin dairy industry through statewide leadership in education and research.
The Division of Extension Livestock Program provides timely resources and information to help farmers, consumers and allied industry to make informed decisions about beef cattle, poultry, sheep and goats, equine, swine, and meat science. There are also resources for youth caring for livestock.
El “Break” Info-Lechero 2026 Dairy Spanish Webinar
El “Break” Info-Lechero, the Spanish webinar for Wisconsin’s Dairy workers and farmers is back for the 4th year! To help Wisconsin dairy workers and the dairy community to get the most current and update research information, UW Madison-Extension has developed the Dairy Spanish Webinar El “Break” Info-Lechero 2026. This Webinar is an update on different dairy topics covering reproduction, data management, animal welfare, animal nutrition, genetics selection, environment and more. We want to thank Smart Farming – Ganaderia Inteligente for sponsoring this webinar. Join The University of Wisconsin-Madison- Division of Extension’s Dairy Program every Wednesday to the September, October, and November months from 12pm – 1pm CST for El “Break” Info-Lechero webinar series.
WHEN:
Wednesday’s in September, October, and November (see flyer below for dates)
Pre-Registration is required
Designed for the Spanish-speaking dairy worker and open to all in the dairy community.
COST:
FREE
REGISTER:
CONTACT:
Alison Pfau
Bilingual Regional Dairy Educator
Dane, Jefferson, Rock, and Walworth Counties
**This webinar is eligible for National FARM Program Continuing Education (CE) credits for participants attending the September 16th and September 30th presentations. Please contact us if you would like to request CE credit.
Financial Analysis for Dairy Farmers
The cost of raising dairy calves and replacement heifers is very significant on Wisconsin dairy farms. Calculating the costs associated with raising dairy calves and heifers is an essential part of dairy business management. To augment individual dairy calf and heifer cost of production analysis, the dairy industry also requires a set of benchmark cost of production data in which individual business costs and labor and management efficiencies can be compared.
It has been over 10 years since Wisconsin’s last heifer-raising cost survey. To manage a dairy business effectively today, you need modern benchmarks that reflect current economic realities.
The UW–Madison Extension Dairy Program invites you to participate in our new survey to evaluate economic costs and labor efficiencies for herd replacements.
UW-Madison Extension to offer free financial analysis for Dairy Farmers – Dairy
Why participate?
- Get Benchmarks: Help create the data you need to compare your costs against state averages.
- Free Analysis: If you need help completing the survey, our Dairy Educators will provide you with a free, personalized financial analysis of your operation.
Take the Survey Here: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
If you would prefer an on-farm meeting to walk through the data together, please contact the UW-Madison Extension Dairy Program to schedule a visit with your dairy educator or a specialist.
Click the button below to sign up today!
Bilingual Dairy Worker Newsletter
Created through a collaborative effort between the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Extension Dairy education and Farm Management teams, Bovi-Noticias provides a free accessible, research-based content aimed at strengthening on-farm practices, improving workplace safety, and fostering more effective communication among dairy workers and decision-makers. This publication delivers accessible, research-based information in both English and Spanish.
Spanish Version
English Version
Alison Pfau
Bilingual Regional Dairy Educator
Dane, Jefferson, Rock & Walworth Counties
608-220-4779
alison.pfau@wisc.edu
An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, and American with Disabilities (ADA)
requirements.
La Universidad de Wisconsin-Extensión, un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades y acción affirmative (EEO/AA), proporciona igualdad de oportunidades en empleo y programas,
incluyendo los requisitos del Titulo VI, Título IX, y de la Ley para Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA).