Dairy Producers are invited to attend the “Dairy Cattle Summer Research Update” offered by Cornell University on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Randolph Municipal Building.

RANDOLPH — After the day’s work is done, dairy producers are invited to learn more about research trials affecting dairy cattle health directly from Cornell University experts.

On Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Randolph Municipal Building, 72 Main St., the Dairy Cattle Summer Research Update program will be offered by the Cornell University CALS Department of Animal Science. The event is free of charge and will provide supplies and refreshments. Pre-registration is required by Aug. 23 by contacting Katelyn Walley-Stoll at 640-0522 or kaw249@cornell.edu.

The featured presenters include Professor Julio Giordano of Cornell University, PhD student Martin Perez, DVM; and PRO-DAIRY Specialist Robert Lynch, DVM. They will be covering strategies for improving dairy cattle reproductive performance, using automated sensors for improving herd health and management, and additional updates on their research efforts. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to interact with the presenters, ask questions, and learn from the group. The presenters will offer examples of strategies for on-farm implementation and performance implications for their research, while also covering the economics of incorporating technologies into their farm management.

The Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program is a new initiative that started in July as a partnership between Cornell University and the CCE Associations of the five county region that includes Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Steuben counties. Regional specialists work with Cornell Faculty and Extension Educators statewide to address the issues that impact the dairy, livestock, and field crops industries in New York through educational programming and events, consultations, and on-farm research.