UNH Extension Grafton County Office & Grafton County Farm
3855 Dartmouth College Highway
North Haverhill, NH 03774
United States
Join us for an immersive, hands-on workshop designed to strengthen your understanding of dairy cattle health and wellness. This workshop will combine classroom learning with practical, on-farm experience to equip participants with the tools to confidently assess animal health and respond effectively. This event is ideal for beginning farmers, producers, and students looking to strengthen their animal care knowledge in a supportive, hands-on environment.
What to Expect:
This workshop includes a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on learning, led by the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food. Participants will gain the skills to assess animal health and make informed management decisions.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to measure and interpret key health parameters like temperature, heart rate, rumen movement, hydration status, and more
- How to recognize early signs of illness and distress in cattle
- Practical decision-making: what you can address yourself and when to call the vet
- Low stress animal handling and health monitoring in a farm setting
- Recordkeeping and monitoring tools for herd health
Space is limited to 15 participants.
Register here by Aug. 19, 2025. Contact Katrina Klobucher: katrina.klobucher@unh.edu and (603) 617-2677 with any questions.
Cost: Free
If you need an accommodation to participate in our programming, please contact Katrina Klobucher, katrina.klobucher@unh.edu and (603) 617-2677 prior to the event. Given ample time, we will make any reasonable effort to meet your needs, including language access services if requested, which will be provided free of charge.
This work is supported by the Beginner Farmer Rancher Development Program, project award no.2024-49400-43622, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
